Liverpool dug deep to secure the club’s first ever Club World Cup success in their illustrious history with a 1-0 win over Flamengo sealed in extra-time.
Roberto Firmino’s 99th-minute strike proved the difference between the two sides in an engrossing contest that was occasionally marred by some questionable officiating from referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim.
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The European champions after spurning excellent chances at the start of each half in normal time, and then seeing a late penalty decision overturned by VAR, eventually saw off their talented, spirited opposition to make history.
