The Shrimpers goalkeeper was the inspiration behind his side's amazing win at Roots Hall, producing a hat-trick of fine saves to deny Ronaldo as Southend recorded the greatest single triumph of their 100-year history.
Although he came out on top in his own personal duel with Ronaldo, Flahavan has sympathy for Portsmouth's David James who described some shots as unstoppable following a rather less successful encounter with the Portugal winger at Old Trafford on Saturday.
"I would go along with what David said," Flahavan said. "The way Ronaldo hits a ball is incredible. It bends; it dips. To be honest there were a couple of times when I just stuck a hand up - and thankfully the ball hit it. On another day, it could easily go into the net - but I guess it was just my night." Read more...
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