Waking up in the middle of the night, half awake and struggling to keep my eyelids open, the creation of history was in the making. Seldom do we see people so united in waking up in the middle of the night, but it was a different story when we are talking about champions in action.
Having awaited eagerly for this moment to happen some 2 weeks ago, I couldn't possibly let this opportunity slip even if I had to crawl to work the next morning! It was some time ago since my siblings and I actually watched Tv in the middle of the night, and yet still feeling so energetic!
The duel between these champions started off with a blast! I was so certain that Man Utd would win the trophy as the 1st half was so incredible for them. But as soon as 2 crucial chances were missed, I couldn't help but decided that luck wasn't on their side! And I was right when Lampard scored the equaliser!
Well, we still had 2nd half to go, so still struggling to keep my eyelids open, I placed my trust in the team I supported since I was 14. Was a lil' bit disappointed with Man U's performance as it was mostly dominated by the enemy! A few nerve-wrecking moments almost made me fell of the comfortable sofa I was lying on! Phew! It was damn near...
Had some laughs too as the antics of some of the players were really silly and childish. Into the extra time, I was certain that the penalty shootout was gonna take place. Everybody's legs seemed to cramp, and it looked as though no one's gonna kick the ball properly anymore, it was such a lamer in the extra.
I felt that Lady Luck was not smiling on MU as the PFA Player of the Year missed the spot! At that moment, I can only describe the feeling as numb. Disappointed. But still hopeful. I had always thought that the team which takes the shootout first would eventually win the match. And I thought that I was wrong, until the 5th spot kick taken by Terry. I was wishing, deep down in my heart, that Terry would kick like how Lampard did during the World Cup for England. I could hardly breathe as the kick was taken and.......AAHHhhHHh!!!! I couldn't believe my eyes as I saw Terry slipped and sent the ball wide! It was a miracle, to not finish that off, and to give MU a glimmer of hope. Well, it was still a draw then.
At that very moment, I felt that Lady Luck has definitely been smiling on MU. I was amused at Van der Saar's psychological move, which was a brilliant one indeed when he succeeded in tricking Anelka to send the ball to the way he wanted him to! Sounded like hynotism...
The moment 'Shaggy' (I always thought that Van looks like Shaggy from Scooby Doo ;P) punched the ball away, I was screaming my lungs out, but without noise as my parents were asleep! I was so hysterical, so joyous, and it was damn unbelievable to see history made this way. It was really a moment to savour. My 'teammates' celebratory mood almost moved me to tears, and indeed it was a little shame to see Chelsea lost after putting up such a good fight.
