#4 The 1989 FA Cup Final
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The emotionally charged 1989 FA Cup final clash between Liverpool and Everton just five weeks after the tragic Hillsborough Disaster, which saw 96 Liverpool fans lose their lives, witnessed moments of great solemnness as well as heartening scenes from both sets of fans. The atmosphere before kickoff was simply touching, with both sets of fans breaking into beautiful renditions of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ and ‘Abide With Me’, which struck an emotional chord with every single football fan all over the world.
The two Merseyside clubs showed the world that unity and love triumphs over even the most bitter of rivalries. With flags of both clubs proudly displayed by both sets of fans, the Scouse crowd showed everyone that at that moment there was no Liverpool or Everton, just one United Kingdom standing in solidarity with each other.
The match itself, which saw a minute’s silence observed, was nothing short of brilliant with both sides equally sharp. Goals from John Aldridge and Stuart McCall saw the match drag into extra time before a brace from Ian Rush, which cancelled out McCall’s goal in extra time, sealed the match for Liverpool. Liverpool’s nail-biting victory was thrilling, but what really stole the show was the enchanting displays from both sets of fans.
