Official Champions League Final Thread.

[hotmark777]

Pathetic final but those scummy scousers got what they deserved. I still cant believe they got this far. I am just happy the match didnt end up 1-0 with that crummy goal because then this would have definitely gone down as worst final ever. Hardly any chances, and any good play. Glad i didnt go.

Kaka is some kind of religious freak, but imo definitely the best player this season world wide.

Next year Marseille are going to take it with Ribery and Nasri at the helm...

ALLEZ L'O.M.

[KDawg]

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I am just happy the match didnt end up 1-0 with that crummy goal because then this would have definitely gone down as worst final ever

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the 03 final between juve and milan was atrocious and even less chances happened in that one even with extra time

[bigmonkey]

Anyone else notice the lack of a full injury time? They announced 3 minutes and stopped it around 2:40 into it, and that was after a full minute of Milan time-wasting. I doubt Liverpool would've scored in injury time but at least give them a chance in hell and let them play the correct amount of time.

Also, my last post was a bit too anti-Milan. Objectively speaking I think neither team played to their full potential. Milan were more below their usual quality than Liverpool were. Inzaghi's goal wasn't handball, it came off his chest and shoulder. Also I don't think it was a total fluke: yes it was flukey, but Inzaghi put his chest in the way of it, it didn't just hit him, so some props for that.

The problem we've seen with Liverpool all season is playing brilliantly in midfield and getting the ball around the box but then just not doing anything with it. Apart from Gerrard's run on goal and Pennant's tame shots right at Dida I don't think Liverpool really had a shot on goal until Crouch (of all people) blasted one that Dida tipped over. And it was too late by then realistically speaking.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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I like how you don't even mention Dave O'Brien. Must've suppressed that memory.

[/ QUOTE ] Whats absurd was that during the game, and at half time, I was like "who da [censored] are these fools (sans Wynalda). I know Tommy Smyth. He's done a few MLS games this season, but that crowd was a revelation to me.

[mlagoo]

man zenden was SO bad this game. and in fact, while he stood out, liverpool as a team were just really mediocre... they kept starting good possessions only to fizzle out as they neared the box, or fizzle out in a poor attempt on goal. they never REALLY challenged the keeper. they played poorly. like, it's clear that they played poorly because milan's defense played remarkably bad, and liverpool still couldn't score until it didn't matter anymore.

[THEOSU]

dave o'brien/celo balboa are so bad that i'd rather have tommy smyth.

the best team we've had broadcasting games on US TV has been JP Dellacamera and Seamus Malin. and yet we tend to ignore them...

[Rocco]

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YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

DIE SCUM DIE SCUM DIE SCUM DIE SCUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This thread is about the Champions League final, why the hell are you screaming about Man United?

[Newtown]

As much as I hate Liverpool, this picture tells a different story regarding the first goal. Looks like a combination of upper chest, shoulder, arm, and hand.

[Newtown]

Also, lol @ the soccernet caption for this photo:

"ON THE 'ED SON
Milan's Pippo Inzaghi claimed this goal wasn't a fluke. So scoring with your eyes closed while the ball hits your arm is a well practiced art... apparently."

[ThaSaltCracka]

I thought the goal was obviously off his arm.