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 in Moscow.
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 told Sky Sports
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.
'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.'
When asked whether he thought it was fate, with this year being the 50th
anniversary of the Munich disaster Ferguson added: 'I think so. I think we
deserved to win it.
'We started the British sojourn into Europe in 1955 and we deserved to get
his trophy tonight.
'I'm delighted for my players. I think this has the making of my best
team.'
Ronaldo said: 'I feel very proud for the lads. They believe all the
time. The lads deserve the Champions League. I looked forward to winning this
competition -and we won the Premier League. It's a magnificent season for me.'
Ronaldo shrugged off missing his penalty in the shoot-out, adding: 'This is
football. I don't know what to say.
'I think we're going to lose. I score the goal and miss the penalty. The
worst day of my life.
'But the lads did the proper job and I feel very proud for them. It means
everything for me.'
