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1 - 2005 Champions League final - Liverpool 3-3 Milan (Liverpool win 3-2 on penalties)

1 - 2005 Champions League final - Liverpool 3-3 Milan (Liverpool win 3-2 on penalties)

Right from the day we first began publishing this countdown people have been commenting that this unfathomable clash in Istanbul was a shoo-in for the number one spot. Believe it or not, there have been three more monumental matches than this, but that doesn't detract from the sheer pant-wetting excitement that led to Liverpool's fifth European crown. The fact that Rafael Benitez's side had reached the final was almost a miracle in itself after the Reds sneaked past Juventus and Chelsea in the previous rounds, but the fairy-tale looked over after just a minute at the Ataturk Stadium when Paolo Maldini, chasing his fifth Champions League winner's medal, volleyed home from Andrea Pirlo's free-kick. Liverpool were over-run in midfield and the Rossoneri were strolling, adding not one but two more goals before half-time. A swift Milan counter-attack culminated in Hernan Crespo sweeping in Andrei Shevchenko's cross, and the Argentine striker scored his second just before the break when he met an unbelievable through ball from Kaka and nonchalantly dinked it over Jerzy Dudek. On the face of it the introduction of Dietmar Hamman at half-time did not seem the best way to chase a three-goal deficit, but the German added stability to Liverpool's core and soon they were handed a lifeline when Steven Gerrard guided John Arne Riise's cross past Dida with a great header. In the blink of an eye they were suddenly filled with hope when Vladimir Smicer, a first-half substitute for the injured Harry Kewell, saw Dida fail to keep out his low drive from outside the area. Liverpool fans did not have long to speculate over the possibility of a historic comeback as just before the hour-mark Gerrard charged into the box and - ahem - won a penalty off Gennaro Gattuso. Xabi Alonso had his spot-kick saved but lashed the rebound into the roof of the net to complete a remarkable 15-minute turnaround. Liverpool rode their luck all the way to a penalty shootout as Djimi Traore blocked a shot on the line and Dudek made a stunning double-save from Shevchenko right at the end of extra time.

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I'm a United fan, and the 1999 final was special. But I do give all my credit to Liverpool (as much as it hurts to) in 2005. What a great game!
From yorx-brock, on Mon 28 Dec 1:13pm
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it was my greatest subprise seeing liverpool out of champions leaque as a fans of the club l never believe it. because it seen not to be a reality to me.
From chiboy4p3, on Sun 27 Dec 9:44pm
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Gornik Wlbrzych Internatzionale vandale Polish Hooligans
From Rumek Gornik Walbrzych, on Sat 26 Dec 12:57pm
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liveerpooli has fans with fire plans. I love and respect more than yourself and you want to move forward with our club Liverpool. I Love You Liverpool.
From Agon1 Liverpool , on Sat 26 Dec 11:58am
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it's odd that manc fans claim everyone else is lucky, yet in all of their 4 european cup finals, they have never been in the lead at 90 mins!!
From bobster, on Fri 25 Dec 10:24pm
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manchester will win
From arasH°, on Fri 25 Dec 9:30am
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the best champions league game of all time has to be the wonder from istanbul. it had ALL the coaster ride emotions a game could ever have. im not just saying this as a liverpool fan. I can imagine alot of AC Milan fans feel the same too.
From scouser in germany, on Thu 24 Dec 1:00pm
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i was in the stadium,i went to see the match from italy.my dream was to see a liverpool fc match in the stadium.liverpool scored 3 goals for me.first was i saw a liverpool match,second was in a very important match like a final champions league and third was to see liverpool winning the cup.unforgotable night..YES LIVERPOOL IS ONE OF THE GREATEST TEAM OF THE WORLD.COMMON REDS.YOU"LL NEVER WALK ALONE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,FORZA LIVERPOOL
From ravi, on Thu 24 Dec 10:27am
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LIVERPOLL IS A BEST CLUB IN A WORLD
From stefinjo torres , on Wed 23 Dec 1:08pm
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i think they forgot about the psv-ac milan game in the semi final of the same years competition. but this is the greatest ever game never mind champions league! i tell stories of how i was crying at half time (this was the first major final i had seen liverpool in, im only 17 now!) and how some of my mates left the room to sleep in a different room rather than watch me suffer, but i stayed and continued to support the greatest team on earth, through every cry of joy in those crazy 7 minutes all my mates woke again and couldn't believe it! i couldn't believe it! it was possibly the greatest night of my life!
From mark, on Wed 23 Dec 12:03am
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