Gerrard: I don't knowwhether to laugh or cry

AqBy MirrorFootball
Steven Gerrard lifted the Carling Cup aloft, and then
admitted: “I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.”
Liverpool survived one of the most dramatic finals in
history to claim a first trophy in six years after a pulsating
penalty shoot-out triumph to give their skipper his
moment of glory.
But he could only offer a heartfelt apology to his cousin
Anthony afterwards, as the Cardiff defender missed the
crucial spot-kick that ultimately cost the plucky
underdogs a place in history.
England star Gerrard chose not to celebrate with the rest
of the team when the Cardiff sub missed the final
penalty, and instead raced over to Anthony to embrace
the tearful defender.
It was a painful moment for the Reds’ captain, and he
admitted afterwards he felt his cousin’s pain.
“I’ve mixed emotions,” he said. “Obviously I’m delighted
to have won a trophy for our fans.
“But I feel for Anthony and what he is going through and
for Cardiff. He’ll be beyond words, and be so down.
“I have been there, when I scored an own goal against
Chelsea in the final a few years ago.
“I’ll be here for him after the game. All the family will be
behind him.” Cardiff boss Malky Mackay defended the
decision to let Gerrard take the kick against his boyhood
idols, saying: “I don’t think Anthony will be feeling it any
worse than any of the others.”
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