UEFA Cup News

Zenit ride the Russian zeitgeist
Disbelief predominated after FC Zenit St. Petersburg sealed their UEFA Cup final place but Russian clubs are rapidly growing out of their former inferiority complex.
 
Tymoschuk floored by Zenit marvel
Captain Anatoliy Tymoschuk said "I could not believe we made it" after FC Zenit St. Petersburg earned a UEFA Cup final place at FC Bayern München's expense.
 
Alexander technique saves Rangers
Keeper Neil Alexander is relishing "the chance to make history" after helping Rangers FC reach the UEFA Cup final with a penalty shoot-out save at ACF Fiorentina.
 

Bitter end of the road for Liverani
Fabio Liverani reflected on a "cursed game" after ACF Fiorentina missed a host of chances against Rangers FC and paid the ultimate price by losing on spot-kicks.
 
Zenit shoot down Bayern to reach final
FC Zenit St. Petersburg 4-0 FC Bayern München (agg: 5-1) Russian champions Zenit are in the UEFA Cup final after a clinical show saw off Bayern's threat.
 
Penalties give Rangers dream ticket
ACF Fiorentina 0-0 Rangers FC (agg: 0-0, Rangers win 4-2 on pens) The Scottish club reached their first UEFA Cup final with a shoot-out victory on Italian soil.
 
Bayern conquerors delight Advocaat
After a 4-0 UEFA Cup semi-final win against FC Bayern München, FC Zenit St. Petersburg coach Dick Advocaat said that his charges now "deserve" to win the trophy.