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UEFA Cup Champions 2009: Shakhtar Donetsk


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Rodrigues Jadson's extra-time winner sank Werder Bremen and ensured Shakhtar Donetsk won the last Uefa Cup final.

Luiz Adriano's delicate finish put Shakhtar in front after 25 minutes.

Werder equalised before the interval when Shakhtar keeper Andriy Pyatov could only divert Ronaldo Naldo's long-range free-kick into the net.

And it was another goalkeeping error that gave Shakhtar victory in extra-time, when Tim Wiese allowed Jadson's 97th-minute strike to squirm in.

Shakhtar deserved the victory in Istanbul, but Werder will reflect on the absence of inspirational forward Diego because of suspension.

The Ukrainians opened with real intent and Adriano should have given them the lead after five minutes, only to shoot wide from Jadson's superb through ball.

The Brazilian made no mistake with his next opportunity, lifting a superb finish over Wiese after Werder's defence failed to deal with a routine through ball.

But the Germans were gifted an equaliser 10 minutes before the break, courtesy of a catastrophic error from Shakhtar keeper Pyatov.

Naldo's free-kick was struck with great power, but Pyatov appeared to be caught in two minds and could only divert it into the net.

Mariusz Lewandowski almost restored Shakhtar's lead with a thunderous 25-yard drive that was brilliantly turned aside by Wiese.

The enterprise of the first half was not matched after the break, although Pyatov made amends for his earlier error with a fine save from Pizarro.

It meant the final went into extra-time, and within seven minutes of the restart, Jadson put Shakhtar back in front - and this time it was Werder keeper Wiese who was the cuplrit.

Jadson did not get a full contact on Darijo Srna's cross, but it squirmed through the hands of Wiese, who had been outstanding up to that point.

Pizarro almost responded instantly after a breakdown in communication in the Shaktar defence, but Pyatov recovered to save with his legs.

There was almost one final twist when Sebatian Proedl's header beat Pyatov, but referee Luis Medina Cantalejo ruled out the goal for a foul by Pizarro.

Shakhtar Donetsk: Pyatov, Srna, Kucher, Chigrinsky, Rat, Lewandowski, Fernandinho, Ilsinho (Gai 99), Jadson (Duljaj 112), Willian , Luiz Adriano (Gladkyy 89).
Subs Not Used: Khudzamov, Ischenko, Chyzhov, Moreno.

Booked: Srna, Lewandowski, Ilsinho.

Goals: Luiz Adriano 25, Jadson 97.

Werder Bremen: Wiese, Fritz (Pasanen 94), Prodl, Naldo, Boenisch, Niemeyer (Tziolis 103), Frings, Baumann, Ozil, Pizarro, Rosenberg (Hunt 78).
Subs Not Used: Vander, Tosic, Vranjes, Harnik.

Booked: Frings, Fritz, Tziolis, Boenisch.

Goals: Naldo 35.

Att: 53,100

Ref: Luis Medina Cantalejo (Spain).