Champions League final

Barcelona 2 - 1 Arsenal

This morning's finals saw a determined Arsenal hanging on with a 10-men team after the goal keeper was send off early in the game. Lehmann rushed out into an approaching striker and tripped him off the ground with his hands to prevent an impending goal. A red card was shown to his face instead, leaving the gunners down to 10 men with their confidence greatly affected. Yet, their morale was quickly restored by the 37th minute where Campbell heads the ball into the Spanish net from a well delivered free kick from Henry.

The reserved keeper, Almunia, did well in making several reflex saves throughout the game. This together with Arsenal's great defense and perseverance, was able to see Arsenal in the lead till the 76th minute where a joyous supporting crowd turned into moments of fear & worries, and eventually into cries of despairs 4 minutes later where Eto'o and Belletti of Barcelona scored respectively.

In all, I am of the opinion that Arsenal did a great job in hanging there with 10 men and leading for almost 40 minutes. If not for the early keeper sent off, the situation would probably be completely different altogether. Then again, I felt that the referee was somewhat hasher on Arsenal, or is it just me..? Yes I was hoping for an English victory.

So there, one of the most exciting matches I've watched. Now I am looking forward to some world cup actions.