5 greatest moments in Liverpool history

#5 The 1984 European Cup Final

Liverpool players celebrate with the 1984 European Cup trophy

A list of the greatest moments in Liverpool history is incomplete without a nod to the 1984 European Cup final between the Reds and AS Roma. The Merseyside club were received with extreme hostility in the Italian capital, which gave them all the more reason to want to beat the Italians. Liverpool showed their ambition by going one up, courtesy of a goal from Phil Neal, in the 13^th minute.

However, their happiness was short-lived and Roberto Pruzzo soon equalised for the Italian outfit in the 42^nd minute. The morale of the Roma players was extremely high after half-time but the stubborn Liverpool defence refused to budge, resulting in the match spilling over into extra-time and eventually penalties.

Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar’s ‘spaghetti legs’ technique unnerved the Roma penalty takers, resulting in two saves which ultimately proved decisive. Liverpool scored all but one of their penalties, which won Joe Fagan’s side the European Cup for the fourth time.