Tonight's English League Cup final was a thrilling affair and Chelsea clash with Liverpool was full of drama. From the opening whistle, the two teams started a fierce battle, and every minute was fascinating.
Let's start with the goal that was denied by the VAR, Jackson's offside denied Raheem Sterling's goal, and at that moment, I could almost feel the mood of the Chelsea fans in attendance falling from the clouds to the bottom. As a casual fan, I've always had mixed emotions about VAR, and it did help the referee make a more accurate decision a lot of the time, but it also killed a lot of what was already a good moment.
Hrafenberg's injury retirement was also a small episode in the game, and watching him be carried off on a stretcher, I really hope that this is just a minor injury and that he can return to the field as soon as possible. Football is always full of uncertainties, and injuries are often a challenge for every player.
Every transition between attack and defense in the game makes you feel the charm of football. The combination of Robertson and Luis Dias, the attempts of Raheem Sterling and Conor Gallagher, the tension in front of goal makes the heart beat faster every time. Especially Gakpo's header hit the post, and at that moment, I almost thought it was a goal, and the whole person was excited.
The 0-0 at half-time may seem uneventful, but every minute and second of the game was full of gunpowder, especially the skirmish between Ben Chilwell and Bradley, which pushed the atmosphere of the game to a climax. Although there were no goals, such a tense and exciting game was exciting enough.
It's only a half-time report, but it's enough to make me look forward to the second half. As a football lover, I am more looking forward to every effort on the pitch, every show of skill, not just the victory or defeat of the score. Regardless of the final result, tonight's match was memorable enough for me.