Manchester, May 29: AC Milan won the All-Italian Champions League final in a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Juventus here at Old Trafford. Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko scored the decisive penalty past Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to give Milan a 3-2 win in the shootout after the match had ended 0-0 after extra time yesterday.
Milan became European champions for the sixth time, after previous victories in 1963, 1969, 1989, 1990, 1994.
AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf broke down in tears after becoming the first player to win the Champions League with three different clubs. "Incredible, I am so happy, I am really so happy," said the Dutchman. He added, "I think Milan deserved to win, during the whole championship they did a great job. We were the better team. There's been a great atmosphere today, the fans were great." Bureau Report