Galatasaray manager Fatih Terim expressed his delight following his side 's victory . He was interviewed by the Turkish press and dedicated the cup to Turkey and its public , particularly to those who lost their lives during the 1999 İzmit earthquake : " Many people suffered terribly in the earthquake in Turkey last year and if this victory brings some happiness back into their lives then I am delighted and so are all the players . We are very proud if we are able to help the Turkish people in some small way and this victory is for the whole country and all of the soccer fans in Turkey . I believe they were all united behind us . Terim also praised his own players and Taffarel : " I am proud and delighted he is in my team . He was magnificent and thoroughly deserved to be man of the match " . Popescu , a former defender of Tottenham Hotspur , also indulged in the triumph and said : " I am sure the fans at my old club are delighted as well ! " As some Arsenal players were seen consoling each other , manager Arsène Wenger was left to rue the defeat and said that his Arsenal side could not take their chances : " It was not a huge advantage for us to have Hagi sent off , sometimes you defend better with 10 men because everybody is focused . " He was displeased with the penalty shoot-out and criticised Spanish referee Antonio López Nieto for deciding the penalty shoot-out to take place in front of Galatasaray fans . Wenger was also unhappy with the decision made by UEFA officials regarding a coin toss during extra time , which would affect where the spot kicks would be taken
1999 İzmit earthquake
1999 İzmit earthquake
2000 UEFA Cup Final