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Ex-Manchester United star Anderson says he was terrified before his penalty in the 2008 Champions League final shootout win: 'I thought I was f*****'

Former Manchester United midfielder Anderson has revealed he was terrified before scoring his penalty in the 2008 Champions League final shootout against Chelsea.

Anderson stepped up to take United's penultimate penalty in the shootout and fired a powerful effort down the middle before punching his fist in celebration.

Petr Cech managed to get a hand to Anderson's effort but the Chelsea goalkeeper was unable to keep it out as United went 5-4 in front on penalties.

Anderson scores past Chelsea's Petr Cech to put Manchester United 5-4 up on penalties
Anderson scores past Chelsea's Petr Cech to put Manchester United 5-4 up on penalties

After the Blues replied with a successful attempt from Salomon Kalou, Ryan Giggs netted for United and Edwin van der Sar saved from Nicolas Anelka to win United the Champions League for a second time.