Liverpool win Super Cup after penalty shootout


Soccer Football - UEFA Super Cup - Liverpool v Chelsea - Vodafone Arena, Istanbul, Turkey - August 14, 2019 Liverpool players celebrate winning the UEFA Super Cup after a penalty shootout REUTERS/Kemal Aslan

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Champions League winners Liverpool won the Super Cup 5-4 on penalties against Chelsea on Wednesday after the game ended 2-2 following extra-time.

With the first nine penalties all converted, Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham saw his effort blocked by the legs of Liverpool keeper Adrian to hand victory to Juergen Klopp's side in the annual clash between Champions League and Europa League winners.

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