Milan Got Their Revenge

This Champions league final was billed as the revenge match for Milan after the 2005 final. Revenge wasn't the greatest word to describe this match. Liverpool and Milan played out the final in a workmanlike manor with little chances at either end and little action in between. The first blow to Liverpool was at the wrong time. Just before half time Xabi Alonso clumsily tripped up Kaka and the resulting free kick taken by Pirlo was defected in by Inzaghi. Which part of his body he used was always a big talking point but neither less the goal stood.

The goal that won the match was a great move. Kaka played a lovely ball over the top for Inzaghi who in typical fashion rounded the keeper to slot home the second and put the game beyond doubt. Liverpool pulled one back late on through Kuyt but it wasn't enough to deny Milan their 7th Champions league title.

But i do have a few questions and they are with Benitez. With Maldini and Nesta leading the back line i was surprised to see one striker up front. I also question the subs that he made. I feel that Harry Kewell should not of even been on the bench and his appearance was poor. Peter Crouch's appearance came too late for me and the introduction of Alvaro Arbeloa in the 83rd minute was as bizzare as anything. So with 3 English teams in the champions league semi's, it looked set for a English winner. Not time time, but here is to next year :D