Ferguson throws tactical curve-ball but nerve wins it for United (AFP)
Published 5/21/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Sir Alex Ferguson used all of his 34 years of managerial experience to try to find a way to spark Manchester United to Champions League glory against Chelsea but in the end it was penalty-shoot out nerve that proved decisive.
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