Liverpool 0 - Milan 3, Champions League final - halftime

Milan have established themselves in the final and at 3-0, it's now an immense task for Liverpool.

Make no mistake, AC Milan have clearly been the better side.

The first half saw a howler by Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek in the first minute of the game. From that point the midfield was gaping wide open as Liverpool searched and searched. It was a good shot by scorer Paolo Maldini.

Unfortunately Liverpool's chip passes and long balls are having no effect. Possession is being sqandered by the English side and captian Steven Gerrard looks overcome by the moment.

For their part Milan has brought 45 minutes of their best. Kaka, so fast on the ball, has been magnificent. He made the most sensational pass to shred the Liverpool defense and set up a classic goal from Hernan Crespo, who got a second as well.

The Liverpool defense is unestablished, the midfield too far forward in search of goals and the ever innefective Milan Baros is just that. Time to give Cisse a chance.