Uefa Champions League is the flagship tournament in Europe. Clubs in various leagues domestically do everything possible in their quest to qualify each season. 2005 year season is one of the memorable one in the history of the competition. The 13th since it was rebranded in 1992 as the Uefa champions league..
Exactly 14 years that saw Liverpool triumph over Ac Milan in Turkey. Which is dubbed by many as the miracle of Istanbul. Before the final, one remarkable thing happened, that’s the 2nd leg of their semi final game against Chelsea at Anfield. That episode was even more dramatic than the final itself. It was the famous Uefa champions league chapter written in Liverpool’s Bible. The trills and shrills of that encounter cannot be overlooked after it was a goalless drawn game at Stamford Bridge in the first leg. Indeed a night at Anfield Liverpool will always remember.
The match was decided by Spanish international Luis Garcia on the 4th minutes. The reds eventually won that particular tie 1-0 against their fierce rivals Chelsea. It was a battle between Jose Mourinho and Rafa Banitez, Stephen Gerald and Frank Lampard. The subject matter which always ignite passion and raise a lot of debate is Garcia’s goal awarded by referee Lubo Michel, Did the ball crossed the line before William Gallas clearance?
Chelsea manager José Mourinho described it as a ghost goal, one that came from the moon. The Anfield club won that competition beating tournament favorite Ac Milan on penalties after a 3 all at 120 minutes. Which took Liverpool’s tally to champions league number five and England’s most successful club in Europe.
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