That meant extra-time beckoned for both continental champions and Firmino finally got his goal, wriggling free in the box to slot home.
Flamengo continued to come forward but Klopp’s men held out to clinch the only available trophy which was evaded the club.
There were no raucous celebrations from the players of staff unlike their Champions League victory in June, but the players’ joy was evident as they paraded the trophy around the Khalifa International Stadium moments later.
Mohamed Salah was awarded the Golden Ball before Liverpool’s trophy lift, awarded to the competition’s finest player.
source: express.co.uk