The King's of Europe
Sunday, May 25, 2008 12:27 AM
Manchester United had become the King's of Europe again since 1999 after thrashing Chelsea 6-5 in penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw. John Terry missed the chance to win it for Chelsea after his missed his spotkick.Cristiano Ronaldo headed United in front after 26 minutes but Frank Lampard equalised before the interval. Lampard and Didier Drogba hit the woodwork before the striker saw red in extra time for slapping Nemanja Vidic. At last the hero fr Man Utd. was veteran goalkeeper Ediwin Van Der Sar after he saved Nicholas Anelka's penalty. It sparked wild celebrations for Sir Alex Ferguson and his players in the Moscow rain as United won Europe's elite trophy for the third time, a triumph made more poignant as it came 50 years on from the Munich air crash.

Wayne Rooney lead his team out from the coach.

The Popular European Cup.

The opening goal arrives in the 26th minute when a Wes Brown cross finds Ronaldo who leaves Michael Essien flat-footed to head home

The goal is the Portuguese's eighth of Man Utd's European campaign and sparks wild celebrations among his team-mates and fans

Both sides miss chances before Essien's shot deflects to Frank Lampard who equalises moments before the first half comes to an end

With the match going to extra time, Drogba gets himself sent off after slapping Vidic right in front of the referee

The teams successfully convert spot-kicks until Nicolas Anelka sees his effort saved by Van der Sar, handing the victory to Man Utd

Terry slips to level things up

Terry is inconsolable as he contemplates his missed kick which would have won the trophy for Chelsea. { Poor Terry}

Ferdinand and Giggs hold the trophy aloft as Man Utd celebrate becoming European champions for the third time in their history