Club World Cup: Liverpool Beat Flamengo To Be Champions

Liverpool are the champions of the Fifa Club World Cup for the first handed down by a superb finish from Roberto Firmino who scored the winning goal to beat the relentless Brazilian side Flamengo by 1-0 to clinch the trophy.

Firmino produced the right finish of Sadio Mane's assist following a fast break to give Liverpool a worthy victory over Flamengo in the extra minutes after they played goallessly through the full time.

Reds had a couple of good chances especially from Firmino whose volley clipped the bar and Mane also came close but was brought down on the edge of the box. It was first challenged for a penalty but VAR ruled it out.

In order to ensure the trophy comes to Europe, Jurgen Klopp chose to prepare for the final rather than remain in the EFL Carabao Cup competition which the loss to West Ham by 5-0. Aston Villa on Tuesday.

The victory did not come without an injury blow to Liverpool as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain went down on ankle injury. Nevertheless, good communication between Mane and Firmino in the 99th minute could only culminate in a goal.

Reds are in the lead of the Premier League table with eleven points clear nearest team as the coast to end the league title drought since 1990 but the Fifa Club World Cup will be their third this year after the Champions League and UEFA Super Cup.