It was Liverpool’s first appearance in a European Cup Final for 20 years and, even with defeating Juventus and Chelsea during a fantastic run to the final, they went into the game as big underdogs against AC Milan. 40,000 Liverpool fans followed their heroes to Istanbul but when Milan raced into a 3-0 lead it looked as though their trip had been bad. But a good half-time team talk from the boss Rafael Benitez, a big support from the fans, and the most amazing comeback of all time.
The comeback of all comebacks began in the 54th minute. Riise crossed from the left and Gerrard made a good header past Dida, to lift Liverpool's spirits. Liverpool's first goal may, at that time, have seemed nothing but more as a support goal. But when Vladimir Smicer, on as a substitute for the injured Harry Kewell, scored added a second hope with a nice kick from 20 meters, and made it 2-3. With bad defense play by Milan Liverpool continued to lay press on their goal, and the important goal came when Xabi Alonso scored on the rebound after Dida had saved his penalty kick. And that made it 3-3. And the match end out in penalty. And Dudek was Fantastic Dudek's final save from Shevchenko sparked hot scenes on and off the pitch. And the Liverpool captains Steven Gerrard Could lift the trophy. Liverpool was Kings of Europe once again and the celebration was just fantastic.
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