Shakhtar win last UEFA Cup final

SHAKHTAR Donetsk became the last winners of the UEFA Cup by defeating Werder Bremen 2-1 in the final in Istanbul last night.

Mircea Lucescu’s team also became the first Ukrainian side to win a European trophy thanks to Jadson’s winner in extra-time.

The final – the last to be played before the competition is rebranded as the Europa League next season – finished all square on 90 minutes after Naldo had equalised Luiz Adriano’s opener.

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