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*jonffm* · 26-05-2004, 09:15 PM

Porto 3-0 Monaco

Jose Mourinho's Porto romped to an emphatic Champions League final win.

Coach Mourinho is poised to move to the Premiership, and Carlos Alberto ensured it was a fond farewell by striking a powerful opener after 38 minutes.

Monaco pressed forward but they were caught on the break as Deco scored a delightful second with 20 minutes left.

And Monaco, who lost captain Ludovic Giuly thorugh injury in the first half, suffered more misery as substitute Dmitri Alenitchev added Porto's third.

The scoreline was slightly harsh on Monaco, who pressed for much of the final in Gelsenkirchen, but were punished ruthlessly on the break.

And the win only added to Mourinho's growing reputation, with Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon in attendance.

Monaco opened impressively, and Porto goalkeeper Vitor Baia was forced to make a well-timed challenge on Giuly as he raced into the area after two minutes.

It was the influential Giuly's only notable contribution, as he was forced to limp off after 22 minutes with a groin injury.

Giuly was replaced by Dado Prso, the Croatian striker who will play for Rangers in Scotland next season.

The first half was a disappointing, sterile affair with barely an attacking threat of note until Porto took the lead after 38 minutes.

Brazilian teenager Carlos Alberto broke the deadlock with a rising right foot volley after the ball broke kindly 10 yards out.

Prso had a fleeting chance to equalise after 56 minutes when he was just unable to take advantage of hesitation by Nuno Valente in the penalty area.

Monaco continued to look the more threatening side, and Porto coach Mourinho made a crucial change after 55 minutes, replacing goalscorer Carlos Alberto with veteran Russian star Alenitchev.

And Alenitchev played a pivotal role as Porto doubled their advantage with 20 minutes left.

Deco broke from just inside his own half and fed Alenitchev, who waited before delivering the perfect return pass for the Brazilian-born midfield man to chip over Flavio Roma.

Alenitchev himself was on target four minutes later as Porto sealed the win.

He raced on to Derlei Silva's deflected pass to fire an emphatic finish past Roma.

KEY MOMENTS
22 mins: Monaco captain Ludovic Giuly limps off
38 mins: Carlos Alberto puts Porto ahead
70 mins: Deco doubles Porto's advantage
74 mins: Dmitri Alenitchev adds the third

May we all salute Jose Mourinho's achivements from bringing a UEFA cup standard team to the helm of Europe.

*Dingbat* · 26-05-2004, 09:18 PM

Feel sorry for Monaco - about 5 unfair offside decisions in a row. Prso looked good though, I'm looking forward to seeing him at Ibrox next year.

To be honest, Monaco deserved more than that.

*jonffm* · 26-05-2004, 09:19 PM

Yeh, taking nothing away from Porto, but 3-0 was harsh.

Cap'n Zola · 26-05-2004, 09:20 PM

It true! They won!

As you can see from my bets in AngryPaul's Betting Shop, I had been backing them to win since the quarters. I knew Monaco had ran outta steam.

I think that it's quite probable that José Mourinho could be at Stamford Bridge and I think, as a Chelsea fan, I am all in favour though seeing Ranieri byebye would be a bid saddening.

It was a good game though. I couldn't really pay much attention to most of first half whatwith relatives being here and it's my birthday!

Good game. Good final. Never seen a final like it. Shame Chelsea couldn't have done better against Monaco. :^)

dr. derrice · 26-05-2004, 09:47 PM

the most important incident was probably the loss of guily, who is not only a great player but the captain.
rothen impressed me again, he was the difference against chelsea, and i would be surprised if he isn't snapped up by a premiership/la liga/serie A side.
Twig, what is up with you, ranieri should clearly stay And what is up with the carlos buy; his career is ending, ITALY AND SPAIN ONLY SELL FUCKED PLAYERS. they train them too hard and sell them when they are shot to pieces.
deco was superb as he has been throughout, and i was happy to see a team with many of it's own national players win, jorge costa being a favourite of mine.

AngryPaul · 27-05-2004, 08:39 AM

I must say WELL DONE PORTO!

However, how odd that the team who should really should have been knocked out by Manchester United (Scholes' second goal unfairly ruled offside: PROVED) and only just scoring in the last seconds would go through to win the entire tournament

Besides that well done to them!

Well Deco played well and I can see him going somewhere in Spain next season - I dont think he wuold suit English football and would be a wasted talent

I do think that we will see the break-up of at least 4 major members of the team now sadly

*jonffm* · 27-05-2004, 09:58 AM

Not to mention the manager. He's said he's definatly moving to England now that he's won the champions league.

Looks like chelsea are gunna get him though

26-05-2004, 09:15 PM	#1
jonffm SHUT UP, WESLEY! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Poole Posts: 4,905 gXboxLive Leaderboard: 249^th	Porto- Champions of Europe Porto 3-0 Monaco Jose Mourinho's Porto romped to an emphatic Champions League final win. Coach Mourinho is poised to move to the Premiership, and Carlos Alberto ensured it was a fond farewell by striking a powerful opener after 38 minutes. Monaco pressed forward but they were caught on the break as Deco scored a delightful second with 20 minutes left. And Monaco, who lost captain Ludovic Giuly thorugh injury in the first half, suffered more misery as substitute Dmitri Alenitchev added Porto's third. The scoreline was slightly harsh on Monaco, who pressed for much of the final in Gelsenkirchen, but were punished ruthlessly on the break. And the win only added to Mourinho's growing reputation, with Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon in attendance. Monaco opened impressively, and Porto goalkeeper Vitor Baia was forced to make a well-timed challenge on Giuly as he raced into the area after two minutes. It was the influential Giuly's only notable contribution, as he was forced to limp off after 22 minutes with a groin injury. Giuly was replaced by Dado Prso, the Croatian striker who will play for Rangers in Scotland next season. The first half was a disappointing, sterile affair with barely an attacking threat of note until Porto took the lead after 38 minutes. Brazilian teenager Carlos Alberto broke the deadlock with a rising right foot volley after the ball broke kindly 10 yards out. Prso had a fleeting chance to equalise after 56 minutes when he was just unable to take advantage of hesitation by Nuno Valente in the penalty area. Monaco continued to look the more threatening side, and Porto coach Mourinho made a crucial change after 55 minutes, replacing goalscorer Carlos Alberto with veteran Russian star Alenitchev. And Alenitchev played a pivotal role as Porto doubled their advantage with 20 minutes left. Deco broke from just inside his own half and fed Alenitchev, who waited before delivering the perfect return pass for the Brazilian-born midfield man to chip over Flavio Roma. Alenitchev himself was on target four minutes later as Porto sealed the win. He raced on to Derlei Silva's deflected pass to fire an emphatic finish past Roma. KEY MOMENTS 22 mins: Monaco captain Ludovic Giuly limps off 38 mins: Carlos Alberto puts Porto ahead 70 mins: Deco doubles Porto's advantage 74 mins: Dmitri Alenitchev adds the third May we all salute Jose Mourinho's achivements from bringing a UEFA cup standard team to the helm of Europe. __________________ Click me for Torres' Top 20 'Pool Goals. STTRRIKKEERR! Last edited by jonffm; 26-05-2004 at 09:18 PM..

26-05-2004, 09:18 PM	#2
Dingbat Still around Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dung caster Posts: 6,301	Feel sorry for Monaco - about 5 unfair offside decisions in a row. Prso looked good though, I'm looking forward to seeing him at Ibrox next year. To be honest, Monaco deserved more than that. __________________ new article up on daftpenguin.co.uk

26-05-2004, 09:19 PM	#3
jonffm SHUT UP, WESLEY! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Poole Posts: 4,905 gXboxLive Leaderboard: 249^th	Yeh, taking nothing away from Porto, but 3-0 was harsh. __________________ Click me for Torres' Top 20 'Pool Goals. STTRRIKKEERR!

26-05-2004, 09:20 PM	#4
Cap'n Zola Got some pie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pirate Ship... Aberdeen. Posts: 4,413	It true! They won! As you can see from my bets in AngryPaul's Betting Shop, I had been backing them to win since the quarters. I knew Monaco had ran outta steam. I think that it's quite probable that José Mourinho could be at Stamford Bridge and I think, as a Chelsea fan, I am all in favour though seeing Ranieri byebye would be a bid saddening. It was a good game though. I couldn't really pay much attention to most of first half whatwith relatives being here and it's my birthday! Good game. Good final. Never seen a final like it. Shame Chelsea couldn't have done better against Monaco. :^) __________________

26-05-2004, 09:47 PM	#5
dr. derrice need a doctor? Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 547	the most important incident was probably the loss of guily, who is not only a great player but the captain. rothen impressed me again, he was the difference against chelsea, and i would be surprised if he isn't snapped up by a premiership/la liga/serie A side. Twig, what is up with you, ranieri should clearly stay And what is up with the carlos buy; his career is ending, ITALY AND SPAIN ONLY SELL FUCKED PLAYERS. they train them too hard and sell them when they are shot to pieces. deco was superb as he has been throughout, and i was happy to see a team with many of it's own national players win, jorge costa being a favourite of mine. __________________ Robben Rocks, Gronkjaer's Great, Duff Destroys and Malbranque Murderises, shame Diouf's a dick. Slough through to FAcup rd.2

27-05-2004, 08:39 AM	#6
AngryPaul Dude, I'm getting married Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brizzle Posts: 11,307	I must say WELL DONE PORTO! However, how odd that the team who should really should have been knocked out by Manchester United (Scholes' second goal unfairly ruled offside: PROVED) and only just scoring in the last seconds would go through to win the entire tournament Besides that well done to them! Well Deco played well and I can see him going somewhere in Spain next season - I dont think he wuold suit English football and would be a wasted talent I do think that we will see the break-up of at least 4 major members of the team now sadly __________________ dinnerordie: "the thought of being able to wipe my arse on a penguin fills me with glee" i did the bristol half marathon! still give your dosh though.

27-05-2004, 09:58 AM	#7
jonffm SHUT UP, WESLEY! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Poole Posts: 4,905 gXboxLive Leaderboard: 249^th	Not to mention the manager. He's said he's definatly moving to England now that he's won the champions league. Looks like chelsea are gunna get him though __________________ Click me for Torres' Top 20 'Pool Goals. STTRRIKKEERR!