Liverpool vs West Ham United

Liverpool's comeback was as impressive as it was unexpected after half an hour of the game played and their resilience is embodied no better than by Stevie Gerrard's remarkable performance. The Liverpool captain played through the pain barrier to get his side back in to the game and he deserves to lift the trophy today. What a game!

...he misses! Liverpool have won the FA Cup. Reina saves again and what a hero he has been for them today. After a bad start he made a world class stop in extra-time to deny West Ham and has saved three out of four penalties to give Rafael Benitez's team the FA Cup. You have to feel sorry for West Ham and Alan Pardew and hope they can come back from this next season.

Ferdinand. He has to score...

....scores. It looks like Liverpool are going to do this. 3-1 to them.

Riise....

....misses. Reina saves with his feet. 2-1 to Liverpool.

Konchesky...

....scores. A wonderful penalty sends Hislop the wrong way.

Gerrard...

....scores! A long run-up but a great finish left Reina rooted to the spot.

Sheringham....

....misses! Hislop dives to his right and makes a good save.

Hyypia...

....misses! Great save from Reina low to his right.

Zamora...

...scores. Hislop went the right way but a good penalty.

Hamann......

The penalties are to be taken at the West Ham end of the ground.

Penalties. Oh dear. What an incredible game we have seen today. It is not over yet though and the nerves of both Liverpool and West Ham followers are about to be put through the shredder once more. Heroes are about to be made here in Cardiff. In truth, all the players today have done themselves and their clubs proud and it is a shame that some of them will leave the pitch in tears shortly....but it's kind of exciting too.

FULL TIME

One minute of extra-time to be played.

Sissoko is now down with cramp.

Morientes does well to knock a ball back to Cisse but he is uanble to reach it and West Ham take advantage. They play the ball up to Zamora who is fouled on the left wing, giving them a chance to get the ball in to the Liverpool penalty area. A header from Reo-Coker is hit on to the post by Reina but a clearly shattered Marlon Harewood just can't capatalise on the opportunity presented to him. He misses from five yards but no blame can be attatched to him.

It doesn't look like either team have the energy to create anything more. Both sides have given their all.

Benayoun takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall and now Sissoko breaks up the park. A fantastic saving tackle from Anton Ferdinand prevents Morientes scoring after Sissoko crosses.