Liverpool ended a 16-year trophy wait by claiming the FA Cup with a 6-5 penalty shootout victory over Chelsea at Wembley on May 14, 2022. The match finished 0-0 after 120 minutes, with substitute Kostas Tsimikas scoring the decisive penalty after Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta hit the post and Alisson saved Mason Mount's effort.
The win marked Liverpool's first FA Cup triumph since 2006, extending their dominance in penalty shootouts. This followed a February League Cup final where they defeated Chelsea 11-10 on penalties after a goalless draw. Manager Juergen Klopp praised his team's resilience, stating, "Chelsea were outstanding, but in the end, there can only be one winner, and today it was us."
Chelsea suffered their third consecutive FA Cup final defeat, including losses to Arsenal in 2020 and Leicester City in 2021. The match featured missed chances for both sides, with Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Andrew Robertson hitting the woodwork. Despite controlling possession, neither team could break the deadlock during regular or extra time.
The victory keeps Liverpool in contention for an unprecedented quadruple, with three points separating them from Premier League leaders Manchester City and a Champions League final against Real Madrid scheduled for May 28, 2022. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson received the trophy from Prince William as Chelsea's supporters faced an empty stand.
