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Thursday, May 26, 2005

CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE: LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB!!!!!!!!!!

Oh how sweet it is! Liverpool fans all over the world let's rejoice in this amazing win, simply magnificent!!!
Never would i imagine seeing Liverpool being crowned Champions of Europe, the feeling is undescribable!!!!
So come on you ManUtd,Chelsea, Arsenal fans, u have to give it up to the Reds for the superb display early this morning.

Pre-match:- Woke up at 2 am and tuned in to ESPN.Listening to Paul Masefield & Steve Darby banter abt how Liverpool would be outclassed by Milan during the pre-match commentary was irritating to say the least. I think ESPN can get better 'experts' than these 2 jokers.So i settled down on my side of the couch with my teh-0 by the side table,anxiously waiting for the game to start.I was amazed by Rafa's decision to start with Kewell, who i think has been a waste of money.
First Half:- And so Liverpool kicked off the 50th European Cup final. Barely a minute into the game, Traore made the 1st of his many cockups which resulted in Milan's first goal. Pirlo whips in a cross and of all people Paolo'i should be a male model' Maldini sidefooted his side into the lead. Sitting there in my TV room, i could only shake my head while my brother was muttering some nice words about Djimi Traore.1-0. And what was to come later in the 1st half was heart-breaking to say the least. Milan totally dominated the game. Their gameplan was simple, pass it to Kaka or pass it to Traore,as he was turning into their 12th player.Minutes later, Crespo's header was cleared of the line.Kewell was taken off for Smicer, and then half an hour in the game, Reds got punished again. A penalty claim was denied by the ref, and from the ensuing counter attacante resulted in Crespo getting Milan's 2nd goal.Shite.2-0 down.I was super pissed by Traore again failing to pickup Shevchenko. What happened 2 minutes later, was even more shocking. Kaka made a superb Winning Eleven thru pass to Crespo who chipped in nicely for 3-0. At this time, me n my bro had no more vulgarities to hurl/scream. All i could do was stare at my TV and wondered wat the fuck happened.
Half-time:- went to my room, pondering whether to sleep or weep or reply to the SMS-es of laughter by my ManUTD supporting friends.Hell since i already took leave mite as well watch the rest of the game.And fellow Liverpool fans, please dun kid yourselves. I knew you also thought there was no chance we could win. 3-0 against Milan in a final, confirm lose one ah.....
Second Half:- Rafa brought on Hamann for Finnan, which i tought was kinda weird.He changed to 3-4-3 formation, which was even weirder.But the signs early on was good. Xabi shot just wide, Dudek denied Shevchenko stinging freekick. And then Captain Stevie G, rose highest to place a header beyond Dida.At this point i tot,hey we mite just do it.And Steven Gerrard's performance in this final was amazing.3 mins later, Vladimir Smicer unleashed a rembat keling pass Dida.3-2. By this time, my bro n i were screaming. The fans in the stadium smelt blood and Milan's defence was shaking in their boots. 2 mins later, a typical run into the box by Stevie G resulted in a penalty.Comeback of all comebacks, Alonso's penalty was saved but he slotted in the rebound and in 7minutes, Liverpool scored 3 goals against all odds.OH MY GOD@!!! I was jumping up n down wif my bro, like kena lottery or sumthin.haha, 3 - 3! Superb game.Milan didnt noe wat hit them.Rafa Benitez tactics worked like a charm again. Carragher once again came to Liverpool's rescue a couple of times as the game headed towards extra time.
1st Half Extra Time:- Milan controlled most of the possession, Liverpool players were pulling up with cramp,which was understandable for the effort they put in the 2nd half.
2nd Half Extra Time:- With Liverpool looking as if they were would settle for the penalties, Milan went out looking for the killer goal.And they nearly got it. 4 minutes before the end, Shevchenko was unmarked in the box and his header was denied fantastically by Dudek, but the follow-up was even more amazing. That save probably
gave him the added confidence for the penalty shootout.
Penalty Shootout:- As i watched on, i couldnt help but notice how cool and calm Rafa Benitez was. And so, Milan was to take the penalty ferst.Serginho blazed his shot over the bar, WOOOHOO! Hamaann stepped up and 0-1.Next Pirlo's penalty was saved by Dudek, who before the penalty was taken, decided to do wobbly legs routine ala Bruce Grobbelear. Cisse made it 0-2 before Tomasson converted the 3rd penalty to make it 1-2.
Riise, the master blaster, however missed his kick.SHITE. Kaka made it 2-2 before Smicer calmly placed his shot pass Dida.2 -3 to Liverpool. What was to happen next was totally the stuff of dreams. Dudek saved Shevchenko's penalty and LIVERPOOL ARE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS@!!!!! What a game! Miracolous comeback!! I was so happy that i was running in n out of my kitchen, the living room, the TV room my bedroom, well all the rooms in the house.
To comeback from 3-0 down, in a European Final is simply unbelievable, even stuff like dis dun happen in Championship Manager...Words can't describe this feeling.The celebrations afterwards were fantastic. How wished i was there, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chelsea u can have your Premiership title, Arsenal u can have your FA Cup, Man Utd u can keep your CUP noodles! For we are the Champions of Europe.So come on you REDS fans out there. Its our time to gloat!!

' Form is Temporary, Class is forever!'
Comments:
suuuuperb write up yun!!! n elf too! soccernet confirm shut down soon.
n Korang 2 wouldve made better presenters for espn (provided elf doesnt fall aslp halfway hahah). Lain kali gi host Nokia Football Crazy ah. hehe. Liverrrrrrpoooool.... Liverrrrppppooooollll...
 
yun..so cute and romantic..blog sharing.
i couldn't agree less with the comment above, the indonesian sports presenters on RCTI pun kalah.
 
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