was a marvellous FA Cup final and we gave all we could. I hope everyone was proud – it just wasn't our day." Liverpool's victory set up a Community Shield match against Chelsea, winners of the 2005–06 Premier League. As FA Cup winners, Liverpool would have been awarded qualification into the UEFA Cup, but because they had qualified for the UEFA Champions League via their league position, the UEFA Cup place was passed to runners-up, West Ham. References External links Final 2005–06 in Welsh football 2006 Liverpool F.C. matches West Ham United F.C. matches Association football penalty shoot-outs 2000s in Cardiff May 2006 sports events in the United Kingdom Sports competitions in Cardiff Nicknamed sporting events