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Firmino 8/10 for clutch Liverpool game-winner in CWC thriller over Flamengo

European champions Liverpool are now Club World Cup champions for the first time thanks to a deserved 1-0 win against Flamengo after extra-time.

Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino scored the winner to end an intriguing and riveting tactical battle in Qatar that saw Liverpool start both halves on the front foot. Firmino had a glorious chance to open the scoring in the first minute but the Brazilian could only shoot over. Flamengo reshuffled and grew in confidence. Bruno Henrique -- winner of the tournament's Silver Ball -- in particular was a menace in the first half, though Gabriel Barbosa enjoyed the Brazilian club's best effort; his shot palmed away by Alisson Becker.