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Cash boost for Everton as Manchester United win European Cup in Moscow

May 22 2008

Manchester United 1, Chelsea 1 After extra-time, Man United win 6-5 on penalties

Liverpool Daily Post

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hailed his side's "fantastic achievement" after they defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to win the Champions League final in Moscow. The victory will also boost Goodison coffers as Everton will receive a further £1.5miilion from the Old Trafford club as part of the terms of the deal which took Wayne Rooney to Manchester United in 2004. Cristiano Ronaldo and Frank Lampard exchanged first half goals but that was the end of the scoring in 120 minutes of high drama at the Luzhniki Stadium. "That's the first penalty shoot-out I've ever won," Ferguson said, after claiming the crown for the second time. "When we missed the penalty kick (from Ronaldo) we thought we were in trouble but I thought we deserved the win. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT "We had the best chances. In the second half they had more control but in extra time we were better. "It's a fantastic achievement."

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