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Willy Caballero was Manchester Citys unlikely hero as his spot kick saves gave them a 3-1 penalty shoot-out victory over Liverpool following a 1-1 draw in the Capital One Cup final. City appeared to be on their way to victory in normal time after Fernandinho struck a low shot under Simon Mignolet shortly after the break, but Philippe Coutinho equalised with just seven minutes remaining.Caballero then saved three Liverpool penalties in the shoot-out before Yaya Toure stepped up to dispatch the winning spot kick. From Caballeros heroics to Jurgen Klopps cup final heartache, here are the main talking points from Wembley. Caballero the hero for City An emotional Willy Caballero was the hero for Pellegrinis men, saving three penalties in their 3-1 shoot-out victory over Liverpool Willy Caballeros inclusion ahead of Joe Hart was met with widespread disbelief after his FA Cup horror show against Chelsea a week ago, but he couldnt have scripted a better response. After an assured performance across the 120 minutes which included a vital stop from Divock Origi in extra-time, the Argentine produced three outstanding penalty saves to win the shootout.City looked to be in trouble when Emre Can scored and Fernandinho struck the post, but Caballero athletically saved from Lucas Leiva and Coutinho before producing a stunning one-handed stop to deny Adam Lallana. With tears in his eyes on the pitch at the end of the game, he told Sky Sports: It was a hard week for me but we have the trophy now and we have to enjoy it.The 34-year-old followed Pellegrini from Malaga and he was indebted to his manager for keeping faith in him for the final. Im blessed to have this coach, he said. He gives me the opportunity to come here and play in this cup and this final. Pellegrini was equally delighted. I know some media were ready to criticise me if Willy made a mistake but I trust him so I am very happy, he said. He deserves it.Klopp denied first Liverpool trophy Jurgen Klopp believes his Liverpool side need to bounce back and move on quickly after their Capital One Cup heartbreak While Manchester City celebrated their second League Cup in three seasons, Jurgen Klopp was left to rue more cup heartache. After Champions League and German Cup near-misses in his last three seasons at Borussia Dortmund, the German has now suffered cup final defeats in each of his last four seasons as a manager.Liverpools Europa League campaign means he could yet end his first season at Anfield with silverware, but its little consolation after coming so close at Wembley. The Reds rode their luck to stay in the game until the closing stages, but Coutinhos late equaliser gave them the momentum, and they had chances to win it in extra-time.Klopps disappointment was obvious after the game, but he called on his side to put the defeat behind them and focus on Wednesdays Premier League meeting at Anfield. You can fall down, but you have to stand up, he told Sky Sports. We have the next chance on Wednesday against Man City. Its another game and another tournament and we have to carry on. We cant change this game now.Sterling gets what he went for Raheem Sterling missed two golden scoring opportunities against his old side When Raheem Sterling completed his acrimonious move from Anfield to the Etihad Stadium in the summer, he said the prospect of winning trophies year in, year out was his motivation. For a long time at Wembley, it appeared those words might come back to haunt him.The 21-year-old missed two glaring opportunities to double Citys lead after Fernandinhos opener. The first came on the hour-mark, when he side-footed David Silvas cross wide of Simon Mignolets post. Then, just three minutes before Coutinhos equaliser, he wildly miscued after fine work from Sergio Aguero on the right.It looked as though he might be made to pay the price in a frantic finale, but Caballeros saves and Toures winning penalty spared his blushes. Just seven months after joining City, Sterling has his first winners medal.Defeat harsh on battling Lucas Lucas Leivas penalty was saved by Willy Caballero in the shoot-out The defeat was particularly tough on Lucas Leiva, who performed heroically for Liverpool in an unfamiliar centre-back role before missing his penalty in the shoot-out. The Brazilian midfielder has been forced to fill in at the back due to a spate of defensive injuries, and his task was made even tougher at Wembley when partner Mamadou Sakho was forced off injured in the first half.Despite the upheaval and faced with the considerable threat of Sergio Aguero, Lucas excelled. He ranked first among his team-mates for interceptions (eight) and clearances (six) and also posted a passing accuracy of 87.7 per cent - the highest of any player to have started the game.His battling display was summed up by a brilliantly-timed tackle on Pablo Zabaleta and a vital headed clearance from a Toure free kick in the closing stages of extra-time, and it did not go unnoticed by Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher, who described him as the best player on the pitch, and Jamie Redknapp, who labelled him magnificent.Pellegrini kicks off trophy-winning send off Manuel Pellegrini insists he wants to finish his reign at Manchester City with as many trophies as possible The news of Pep Guardiolas impending arrival at the Etihad threatened to derail Pellegrinis last season in charge, but he marked his 150th game as Citys manager with his third trophy. In 2014, League Cup success was the catalyst to their Premier League triumph, and this year they will be hoping it can help them in the Champions League too.Pellegrini is certainly focused on the task ahead. We need to keep fighting for the title of the Premier League, he told Sky Sports as City celebrated on the Wembley turf. We are nine points behind the leader but we have one game in hand. Now we need to cut those points and continue in the Champions League.Former City man Niall Quinn is also feeling optimistic. Its now about Man City winning trophies, its not about Pellegrini leaving, he said. They are united as one. They are in with a chance of two more trophies, and Ive got to say he has been a class act during his time here. Also See: City win Cup on penalties Klopp bemoans defeat Pellegrini trusts Caballero Air Max Australia From China . After a replay, the winner will meet Sunderland in the quarterfinals. 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White Air Max Australia . -- New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis is retiring after a 16-year career to become the goalie coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy. MIAMI -- The San Francisco 49ers, who have been playing since 1946, are on the verge of taking their losing to a new level.A loss Sunday at Miami would be the 49ers 10th in a row, a franchise record. The lone victory came 2+ months ago in the season opener, and their 1-9 record has earned them the nickname the one-and-Niners.If fans dont take them seriously, how can the Dolphins?The challenge is if the players read the paper or watch the news, Miami offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen said. We always really emphasize, `Just worry about us. Dont worry about the opponent. Its just a nameless, faceless opponent. Lets go play good football. If we do, things are going to be OK.That approach has worked just fine in recent weeks for the Dolphins (6-4), who try Sunday for a sixth consecutive victory , which would be their longest winning streak in 11 years.Here are things to know about the matchup between teams headed in opposite directions:GREAT EXPECTATIONS: No team is a bigger favorite Sunday than Miami, heady stuff for a franchise that hasnt made the playoffs since 2008.Hopes of ending the drought are on the rise, even though the Dolphins havent exactly dominated, coming from behind in the fourth quarter of each of their past four games. And a wave of injuries has left the offensive line in a mess .But the players deny theyre susceptible to an upset against the woeful 49ers.I dont think its a trap at all, running back Jay Ajayi said. All were looking at is the Niners. The playoffs are so far away. With records, you can buy into all that stuff, but we were 1-4 a few weeks ago. So when we turn on the tape, we see a team that plays hard and is a physical team, and they have talent over there. Well be ready to play.Credit Ajayi for finding ways to compliment a team that ranks last in the NFL in defense, last in run defense and third worst in offense. They 49ers are 0-5 since Colin Kaepernick took over at quarterback for Blaine Gabbert.Ultimately we have to be the ones that change the outcome of these games and change the path that were on, Kaepernick said. We have to stay focused on that task, and not let what has happened in the past affect that.TALE OF TWO HALVES: Kaepernick has been a completely different quarterback in the first half than the second. He has started fast, completing 73.5 percent of his passes with 11 yards per attempt, six TDs, ttwo interceptions and a 126.dddddddddddd2 passer rating in the first two quarters. He has fallen off after that, completing 38 percent with 4.2 yards per attempt, one TD and a 55.2 rating in the second half.We have to execute in the second half, coach Chip Kelly said.BIG VOID: The Niners struggling defense lost another key player when safety Eric Reid went down with a season-ending biceps injury. He joins LB NaVorro Bowman (Achilles tendon tear) and DL Arik Armstead (shoulder) on IR for a defense that has allowed the second-most yards and points this season.Reid is particularly hard to replace because of his versatility. He has lined up at inside and outside linebacker, covered tight ends and played both safety positions. He ranks second on the team with 62 tackles. Second-year safety Jaquiski Tartt will be called on to replace Reid.Hes got great range and ball skills, coordinator Jim ONeill said. Hes got a knack for reading the quarterback.WATCHING THE HIGHLIGHTS: Ajayis productivity has declined each of the past three weeks, but he leads all running backs with an average of 5.6 yards per carry and confesses to enjoying replays of his breakaway runs in team meetings.Its fun watching the tape, because during the play you dont really know everything thats going on, he said. I kind of black out during plays anyway. So its always cool watching the big plays over and seeing the little things -- the receivers extra effort, and people on the sideline getting excited.PENALTY PROBLEM: The Dolphins rank second in yards penalized with 77 per game, and theyve been flagged 40 times in the past four games. The coaching staff shrugs off some penalties -- but not post-whistle personal fouls, which have been a problem.Its a fine line. We like how theyre playing. We really like the aggressiveness, Christensen said. But losing your poise will lose games. Were getting to a point where a mistake can eliminate you from contention or from a playoff game.---AP Sports Writer Josh Dubow in San Francisco contributed to this report.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL.---Follow Steven Wine on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Steve-Wine. His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/steven-wine ' ' '