#1 Liverpool vs A.C Milan – 2005 (3-3, 3-2 Penalties)
‘Miracle’, is the thing that genuinely helped an underdog Liverpool side, as AC Milan were substantially more sure and an undeniable decision to win the competition. With two of the best sides on the planet crashing in the clear Istanbul climate, the Reds accomplished something that was simply difficult to do.
Winning the Champions league was a fantasy for the vast majority of the Liverpool players on the pitch, however with their great degree of incredible ability, they could make it a reality.
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With a goal in the initial 50 seconds, scored by none other than Paolo Maldini, Liverpool fans were stunned everywhere throughout the world, as their expectations began crumbling; This was again trailed by a mind boggling play set forward by Shevchenko, who discovered Crespo in the center, just to give him a chance to score and make it 2-0.
In any case, the night was just deteriorating for Liverpool, as Crespo made it 3 for the Italian side. Be that as it may, Liverpool were not exactly prepared to surrender, as only 10 minutes after the halftime, Steven Gerrard scored from a sudden header, conveying some hope to the Reds.
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With Vladimir Smicer pulling off a shocking shot from very nearly 30 yards, Liverpool were currently 3-2 and only a goal far from equalizing the scorebard. A challenge on the Liverpool side and Alonso is the penalty taker, Liverpool promoted quickly and made it 3-3.
With the punishment shootout being the conspicuous decision for both the sides, Jerzy Dudek was the man of the moment, who ensured that any semblance of Serginho, Andrea Pirlo and Shevchenko did not discover their way past him and into the net, accomplishing something that we would call as the ‘Istanbul Miracle’, as Liverpool won the title, making it the most noteworthy night ever in their club history.
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