This Devastation is Hard Earned

AC Milan 2 - 1 Liverpool

That was just so frustrating. It's heartbreaking. I'm so sad and gutted for all the Liverpool players.

To be fair, I thought we played really really well. We were attacking, had very good defending, especially on the first half. Kaka was reduced insignificant. I felt that we were more aggressive than the Milan players.

We were labeled the underdogs, but we fought really hard. There were chances, but no finishing touches. It just wasn't meant to be. Even though performance wise Liverpool were better. That's the nature of football.

I really really wanted them to win. I prayed hard for them. I was devastated when the full time whistle was blown.

Alas, I never lost hope on them. That's one thing that all Liverpool fans are known for. We never lost hope. It's in our song, it's in our heart. I was convinced that they could drag the game to extra time and then maybe penalty. But 3 minutes has never come too soon, and then, it's all over.

But, to be able to feel this devastation, it was because the team had made it possible. It's because we were so close to repeating the glory that we are known for, so close to lifting the trophy. It's because we've beaten many incredible teams on our road to Athens, we fought for it the hard way, we lost the title today on the 93th minute and not a moment sooner, that this devastation is acute, intense, pronounced.

And I'm proud to be this devastated. I'm proud that we lost only through fighting. Real hard. I'm proud that we never gave up.

I shall cry, and I shall suffer.
I will cry, and I will suffer.
But my belief is with them.

We are Liverpool. We are destined for greatness. Number six is only delayed.

I'm proud that I am a Liverpool fan and I shall be a Red for a very very long time to come.

You'll Never Walk Alone.