Tottenham vs Liverpool: Liverpool defeat Spurs 2-0 to win the Champions League ▷ Kenya News

Mo Salah’s early goal and Divock Origi’s late strike was all Liverpool needed to beat Tottenham 2-0 and win their sixth European Cup on Saturday, June 1, at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.

The Champions League final was an all English affair that saw Liverpool awarded a penalty in the 2nd minute after Moussa Sissoko was adjudged to have handled the ball off Mane's cross in the box.

Divock Origi of Liverpool scores his sides second goal during the UEFA Champions League Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
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Salah took responsibility and confidently buried the ball at the back of the net from the spot to send Liverpool in front.

Despite Tottenham having more possession of the ball, Liverpool held on to end the firs half with a 1-0 lead.

In the second half, both teams made attempts but despite SPurs looking the more threatening it Liverpool maintained their solid defense lead by Virgil Van Dijk

But in the 87th minute, Belgian born Kenyan Divock Origi blasted home the second goal of the match to see Liverpool establish a comfortable lead.

Five minutes of extra minutes were played at the end of the 90 minutes, but no other was scored at the blast of the final whistle.

The result ensured Liverpool were crowned European Champions for a sixth time at the expense of Tottenham.

Source: Tuko.co.ke