FA Cup Final 2006

I have just witnessed one of the most outstanding FA Cup finals in recent times. While I normally make it a point to avoid games not involving United, I made an exception, and a 2hr 45min one at that.

An own goal (Carragher), predator's poke (Ashton), mishit cross (Konchesky), and finally a 30-yard volley on the run (the irrepressible Gerrard), this match had it all. 3-3 it was at full-time and when extra time yielded many a cramp but nary a goal, it was time for the 10-yard lottery.

Reina regards himself as a specialist; he did his reputation no harm with three stupendous saves from tired West Ham takers.

Reina won Liverpool the cup; Gerrard gave him the opportunity. It was just about deserved.