Liverpool End Thirst degree

LONDON - Liverpool managed to end the thirst of six years without a degree after successfully winning the Carling Cup 2012 by beating Cardiff 3-2 (2-2) on penalties.

The last time Liverpool won the trophy was in 2006 when winning the FA Cup by beating West Ham in the final on penalties 3-1 (3-3). With the Carling Cup 2012 trophy, it means Liverpool now have collected the League Cup eight-highest among the other English teams.

Both teams played a 1-1 draw for 90 minutes so the game must be continued into extra time. In extra time, both teams were both scored one goal so the score to 2-2 after 120 minutes. Games also must be determined on penalties.

In the penalty shootout, the failure of Cardiff is also the fifth kicker Steven Gerrard's cousin, Anthony Gerrard makes them lose 2-3 and were forced to see Steven Gerrard et al. lift the Carling Cup trophy.

Ironically, Stevie G also failed to kick the penalty. Could kick by goalkeeper Tom Heaton Cardiff with his left hand. Though Stevie G is the first penalty taker for the Reds.

Luckily, three other Cardiff penalty taker fails. In addition to Anthony Gerard, Kenny Miller and Rudy Gestede also failed in the tosan-tos. Liverpool's camp, but Charlie Adam Gerrard also missed a penalty.

Apart from the failure of the three executors, Cardiff play in the finals is exceptional. This is the first League Cup final to Cardiff. They became a team outside the Premier League to-16 who reached the final and first since Birmingham City last did in 2001, which incidentally conquered Liverpool.

As for Liverpool, this is their first appearance at the New Wembley after the last time they played there 16 years ago in the 1996 FA Cup defeat at Manchester United 0-1.

Joe Mason took the lead of the first half when Cardiff scored in the 19th minute Miller's cross. Poor maintenance of the Reds left-back Jose Enrique contribute greatly over the goal.

However, Liverpool managed to equalize in the second half when Martin Skrtel scored in the 60th minute Gerrard corner harness. Skrtel became the first Liverpool player who had scored at Wembley after the last time Steve McManaman did in 1995.

Position 1-1 last until the long whistle sounded to match referee Mark Clattenburg should be continued to any extension of time.

Dirk Kuyt put Liverpool is likely to win the game faster as his goal in the minute-108 managed to bring the Reds ahead 2-1. Kuyt is a new entry in the minute-103 is replacing Andy Carroll scored with a volley.

However, in an extraordinary way Cardiff can be equalized in the 118th minute through a header from Ben Turner utilize Peter Whittingham corner. Cardiff was forced back notch a 2-2 draw and the winner must be determined on penalties.

Tosan-tos in this round, Liverpool had the first turn. After Stevie G fails, Dirk Kuyt, Stewart Downing and Glen Johnson in a row successfully carry out their duties. Meanwhile, the stronghold of Cardiff just a Don Cowie and Peter Whittingham who successfully run the task.

Anthony Gerard execution failure that extends to the left of goalkeeper Pepe Reina made his Carling Cup 2012 was floated into the stronghold of Liverpool

The composition of players:

Cardiff City (4-3-3): 22-Heaton; 2-McNaughton, 5-Hudson, 3-Taylor, 25-Turner; 8-Cowie, 7-Whittingham, 17-Gunnarsson; 9-Miller, 15-Gestede, 20-Mason.
Reserves: 1-Marshall, 18-Naylor, 6-Gerrard, 11-Conway, 23-Blake, 4-Kiss, 10-Earnshaw.

Liverpool (4-4-2): 25-Reina; 2-Johnson, 37-Skrtel, 5-Agger, 3-Enrique; 14-Henderson, 8-Gerrard, 26-Adam, 19-Downing; 7-Suarez, 9 -Carroll.
Reserves: 32-Doni, 23-Carragher, 34-Kelly, 20-Spearing, 11-Maxi, 18-Kuyt. 39-Bellamy.

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