Shakhtar won their first European title, beating Werder Bremen 2-1 in overtime for the final UEFA Cup OF ALL TIME!!! The Terrible Tangerines deserved to win the game and objectively speaking they were the better of the two sides but they had a bit of luck on their side as 2 very close 50-50 situations, both in their penalty box, were called in their favor during the 30 minute overtime.
Werder's goal was an absolute screamer of a free kick by Naldo that I am sure will be on highlight packages for days. The SD goalkeeper got his hands to it but it blew right past him. Should have punched it, bro. The first Shakhtar goal was a nice one too, very composed chip executed with the outstep, just out of the reach of the keeper.
So begining next year the consulation cup will be renamed The Europa League. I have no idea why this is. There does not appear to be any significant changes in the tournament. It is still for good teams that don't make the CL cut. Still a competition of considerable calibre but sub-elite. Still group phases then 2 leg knockout stages with a one game winner-take-all final in May.
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