.BTW I wonder what does Gerrard think now about his opinion that with a goalkeeper like Dudek, Liverpool isn't able to win Champions League. I know Dudek makes stupid mistakes sometimes, but if not him, this final would have ended after 90 minutes (great save of Shevas free kick), with a bit more luck after 120 minutes (really unbelievable save of 2 Shevas shots just before the end of the overtime). And the way in which he behaved during the penalty shootout - even though he was under great pressure, he seemed rather calm and even made everything to make opponents lose concentration
. And BTW don't you guys think that it's English media that "destroyed" this great player? Neverending criticism, trying not to see his good saves, rather the goals that he was to blame for, speculations about who should be the number 1 - Dudek or Kirkland/Carson (in fact neither of the last 2 deserves playing in such a good team as Liverpool - perhaps Carson will be really good in a few years, but for now he definitely is not). I really admire him for being able to play under such a great pressure. And for his attachment to the club that is so ungrateful for giving his best years to it. By the way, can anyone tell me why noone even thought about treating Gerrard the same way when he scored an owngoal during the finals against Chelsea? And in that game Dudek was playing so well that he would definitely become the hero of this match... if not Gerrard.Ok, back to the Champions League - this win was for sure a result of work that the whole team did. In fact I must admit that Gerrard (which I don't like because of criticising Dudek) was the best player today, especially his defending was superb. Respect for him
I wish the Reds as good results in the future (at least if Dudek is going to stay
)And 1 more thing - HUGE RESPECT FOR RAFA BENITEZ
