On this day in 2004, Steven Gerrard's 86th minute strike sent Liverpool into the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Liverpool knew they had to win their return fixture against the Greeks side Olympiakos to make it through to the knockout stage with Monaco. A draw would be no good whatsoever! This was to be one of the biggest games at Anfield for years.
Mellor did the spadework by setting Gerrard 8 yards or so outside the area. Pulling back his right foot, the midfielder released a bullet, which flew past Nikopolidis and into the net to send the crowd into raptures.
Perhaps Liverpool were fortunate to win, but for Gerrard it was nothing less than he deserved. He was quite magnificent, better than Rivaldo!
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It's one of the unforgettable day for both stevie and the fans in Liverpool era. what a strike from the legend