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Liverpool were bidding to win the cup for the fifth time and keep the trophy at Anfield, but it didn't all accoprding to plan. Milan dominated and had a huge half-time lead of 3-0 thanks a goal from skipper Paolo Maldini in the first minute and a brace from Hernan Crespo. Liverpool looked dead and buried, but Rafa Benitez changed things around bringing on Dietmar Hamann for Steve Finnan. It proved an inspired substitution and a frantic start to the half with a headed goal from Steven Gerrard giving the reds hope just a minute later it was 3-2 with a 20 yard strike from Vladimir Smicer in his farewell appearance for Liverpool. Alonso made it 3-3 after 60 minutes following the penalty he saw saved by Dida.
Extra-time loomed and so it proved as it remained 3-3 after 90 minutes. AC Milan again were on top and had a couple of chances, but the defence held thanks to a stunnning double save from Dudek close to the end of extra-time.

It came down to penalties Milan won the toss, Serginho, Pirlo and Shevchenko missed as Liverpool held their nerve and held on despite Riise's miss after successful penalties by German Dietmar Hamann, Czech Vladimir Smicer and French striker Djibril Cisse.

Club captain Steven Gerrard lifts the trophy following Liverpool's incredible win against tournament favourites AC Milan

Dudek saves the decisive pen from Shevchenko that sends the cup back to Merseyside.

Fans celebrate the dramatic victory

Gerrard set to stay with the Reds following success

Following last night's cup success Steven Gerrard is set to stay at Liverpool. When about whether or not he was staying, he simply said "How can I leave after a night like this? I'll be sitting down with the chairman very soon, but its looks good."

Great news for all Liverpool fans around the world. Please stay Stevie.

Gerrard celebrates with Rafa the man behind the miracle recovery

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