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100 REAL MADRID 0-2 AJAX AMSTERDAM
22 November 1995, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Champions League, preliminary round
Real coach Jorge Valdano after the game: “Ajax is not only the team of the 1990s, they are approaching football utopia.”
Real coach Jorge Valdano after the game: “Ajax is not only the team of the 1990s, they are approaching football utopia.”
99 BLACKPOOL 4-3 BOLTON WANDERERS
2 May 1953, Wembley stadium, London, F.A. Cup final
The legendary “Matthews final”.
The legendary “Matthews final”.
98 FRANCE 1-1 (5-4 pens) BRAZIL
21 June 1998, Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, World Cup quarterfinal
The duel of the magic midfields.
The duel of the magic midfields.
97 PARIS ST. GERMAIN 4-1 REAL MADRID
18 March 1993, Parc des Princes, Paris, UEFA-Cup quarterfinal, second leg
Paris had lost the first leg 1-3. Frenetically supported by 45,000, Paris led 3-0 until the very last minutewhen Ivan Zamorano scored Real’s supposedly saving goal. But injury time lasted six minutes, enough time for Kamboure' to score PSG’s decisive fourth goal.
Paris had lost the first leg 1-3. Frenetically supported by 45,000, Paris led 3-0 until the very last minutewhen Ivan Zamorano scored Real’s supposedly saving goal. But injury time lasted six minutes, enough time for Kamboure' to score PSG’s decisive fourth goal.
96 EMPOR ROSTOCK 1-3 VORWA"RTS BERLIN
19 June 1962, Ostseestadion, Rostock, East German Oberliga, matchday 33
The play-off game that decided the East German championship. Berlin’s forward Ju"rgen Noldner before the game predicted that he would score in the 15th and the 75th minute. He then managed to score in the 12th and the 72nd …
The play-off game that decided the East German championship. Berlin’s forward Ju"rgen Noldner before the game predicted that he would score in the 15th and the 75th minute. He then managed to score in the 12th and the 72nd …
95 FC BARCELONA 3-2 FC VALENCIA
17 June 2001, Camp Nou, Barcelona, Primera Division, matchday 38
Rivaldo’s greatest game.
Rivaldo’s greatest game.
94 GERMANY 16 RUSSIA 0
1 July 1912, Rasunda Stadion, Stockholm, Olympic Football
Legend has it that the Czar refused to pay the players’ travel expenses.
Legend has it that the Czar refused to pay the players’ travel expenses.
93 SPAIN 9-0 AUSTRIA
27 March 1999, Estadio Mestalla, Valencia, European Championship qualifier
Spain was under pressure after having lost to Cyprus previously. Then came this game against 1998 World Cup participant Austria.
Spain was under pressure after having lost to Cyprus previously. Then came this game against 1998 World Cup participant Austria.
92 WEST HAM UNITED 0-5 HAKOAH VIENNA
3 September 1923, Upton Park, London, friendly
Hakoah became the first continental club side to beat an English side on their own turf. And they did it in style, similar to the Magic Magyars 30 years later. After the game, Walther Bensemann, chief editor of Germany’s “kicker” magazine stated that “the supremacy of English football is beat.”
Hakoah became the first continental club side to beat an English side on their own turf. And they did it in style, similar to the Magic Magyars 30 years later. After the game, Walther Bensemann, chief editor of Germany’s “kicker” magazine stated that “the supremacy of English football is beat.”
91 WEST GERMANY 3-2 HOLLAND
14 June 1980, Stadio San Paolo, Naples, European Championship preliminary round
Klaus Allofs scored all three West German goals, 20-year-old Bernd Schuster impressed as central midfielder. One of Germany’s best ever performances in a Euro game, being up 3-0 with well-versed attacking football before the Dutch scored two late consolidation goals.
Klaus Allofs scored all three West German goals, 20-year-old Bernd Schuster impressed as central midfielder. One of Germany’s best ever performances in a Euro game, being up 3-0 with well-versed attacking football before the Dutch scored two late consolidation goals.
90 KARLSRUHE SC 3 BORUSSIA DORTMUND 3
27 November 1993, Wildparkstadion, Karlsruhe, Bundesliga, matchday 18
After 19 minutes, Dortmund was up 3-0. Then came the best 15 minutes in the history of Russian dribble wizard Sergey Kiryakov, scoring three goals between the 30th and the 45th minute. Probably disgruntled because he failed to score a fourth goal in the second half, Kiryakov crowned his greatest game with a sent-off 15 minutes before time.
After 19 minutes, Dortmund was up 3-0. Then came the best 15 minutes in the history of Russian dribble wizard Sergey Kiryakov, scoring three goals between the 30th and the 45th minute. Probably disgruntled because he failed to score a fourth goal in the second half, Kiryakov crowned his greatest game with a sent-off 15 minutes before time.
89 AUSTRALIA 31-0 AMERICAN SAMOA
11 April 2001, International Sports stadium, Coffs Harbour, World Cup qualifier
Archie Thompson set a new record for goals scored in an international game: 13.
Archie Thompson set a new record for goals scored in an international game: 13.
88 FRANCE 2-1 a.e.t. PORTUGAL
28 June 2000, Stade Roi Baudoin, Brussels, European Championship, semi final
Picked because of the tumultuous brawl near the end of the game after referee Benko" gave a penalty for France in extra-time, which were only interrupted by Zidane’s Golden Goal.
Picked because of the tumultuous brawl near the end of the game after referee Benko" gave a penalty for France in extra-time, which were only interrupted by Zidane’s Golden Goal.
87 DENMARK 5-0 YUGOSLAVIA
16 June 1984, Stade de Gerland, Lyon, European Championship, Preliminary round
Denmark’s coach Sepp Piontek’s order before the game: “Play offensively”. They did just that, which So"ren Lerby as conductor in midfield and Michael Laudrup and Preben Elkjaer-Larsen in attack. Piontek after the game: “That we would be that strong I would not have hoped for in my dreams.”
Denmark’s coach Sepp Piontek’s order before the game: “Play offensively”. They did just that, which So"ren Lerby as conductor in midfield and Michael Laudrup and Preben Elkjaer-Larsen in attack. Piontek after the game: “That we would be that strong I would not have hoped for in my dreams.”
86 INTERNAZIONALE 3-2 AC MILAN
11 December 2005, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, Serie A, Matchday 15
Adriano scored Inter’s winner in the 92nd minute with a massive shot, ending one of the best games between these city rivals in recent years.
Adriano scored Inter’s winner in the 92nd minute with a massive shot, ending one of the best games between these city rivals in recent years.
85 FORTUNA DU"SSELDORF 6-5 BAYERN MUNICH
7 June 1975, Rheinstadion, Du"sseldorf, Bundesliga, matchday 33
Gerd Mu"ller scored three goals between the 38th and 42nd minute, giving Bayern a half-time lead of 4-2 …
Gerd Mu"ller scored three goals between the 38th and 42nd minute, giving Bayern a half-time lead of 4-2 …
84 ARGENTINA 1-1 (6-5 pens) ENGLAND
30 June 1998, Stade Geoffrey-Guichard, St. Etienne, World Cup second round
One of the best World Cup games of the 1990s.
One of the best World Cup games of the 1990s.
83 HAMBURG SV 4-4 JUVENTUS
13 September 2000, Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, Champions League, preliminary round
HSV were trailing 1-3 in their newly modernized arena eight minutes before the final whistle. But then the hosts scored three goals, one of them a penalty by goalkeeper Jo"rg Butt, but then Inzaghi scored his third goal seconds before time, securing Juve a point. A Hamburg newspaper wrote the next day: “A football game changes the city.”
HSV were trailing 1-3 in their newly modernized arena eight minutes before the final whistle. But then the hosts scored three goals, one of them a penalty by goalkeeper Jo"rg Butt, but then Inzaghi scored his third goal seconds before time, securing Juve a point. A Hamburg newspaper wrote the next day: “A football game changes the city.”
82 BORUSSIA MO"NCHENGLADBACH 2-8 BAYER LEVERKUSEN
30 October 1998, Bo"kelberg Stadion, Mo"nchengladbach, Bundesliga, matchday 10
Well.
Well.
81 BAYER UERDINGEN 2-1 BAYERN MUNICH
26 May 1985, Olympiastadion, Berlin, German Cup final
Underdog Uerdingen beat big favorites Bayern in the German Cup final.
Underdog Uerdingen beat big favorites Bayern in the German Cup final.
80 BAYERN MUNICH 1-1 a.e.t. ATLETICO MADRID
15 May 1974, Heysel stadium, Brussels, European Cup final, first game
Bayern’s unlikely hero was center back Hans-Georg ‘Katsche’ Schwarzenbeck who scored the last-second equalizer in the 120th minute with a long range effort. Bayern won the replay two days later 4-0. Schwarzenbeck’s goal was arguably the most important in the history of the club.
Bayern’s unlikely hero was center back Hans-Georg ‘Katsche’ Schwarzenbeck who scored the last-second equalizer in the 120th minute with a long range effort. Bayern won the replay two days later 4-0. Schwarzenbeck’s goal was arguably the most important in the history of the club.
80 BAYERN MUNICH 1-1 a.e.t. ATLETICO MADRID
15 May 1974, Heysel stadium, Brussels, European Cup final, first game
Bayern’s unlikely hero was center back Hans-Georg ‘Katsche’ Schwarzenbeck who scored the last-second equalizer in the 120th minute with a long range effort. Bayern won the replay two days later 4-0. Schwarzenbeck’s goal was arguably the most important in the history of the club.
Bayern’s unlikely hero was center back Hans-Georg ‘Katsche’ Schwarzenbeck who scored the last-second equalizer in the 120th minute with a long range effort. Bayern won the replay two days later 4-0. Schwarzenbeck’s goal was arguably the most important in the history of the club.
79 BAYER LEVERKUSEN 1-2 VfB STUTTGART
16 May 1992, Ulrich-Haberland Stadion, Leverkusen, Bundesliga, matchday 38
The game that decided the Bundesliga championship that year.
The game that decided the Bundesliga championship that year.
78 ENGLAND 1-1 (6-7 pens) GERMANY
25 June 1996, Wembley stadium, London, European Championship semi final
Simply one of the best and most exciting games of the 1990s.
Simply one of the best and most exciting games of the 1990s.
77 YUGOSLAVIA 2-4 WEST GERMANY
17 June 1976, Crvena Zvezda, Belgrade, European Championship semi final
The Yugoslavs were already up 2-0 against the reigning World Champs but then the Germans started one of their most brilliant comebacks. Debutant Dieter Mu"ller was subbed in seven minutes before the end of regular time and then scored the equalizer 20 seconds later. He went on to score two further goals in extra-time.
The Yugoslavs were already up 2-0 against the reigning World Champs but then the Germans started one of their most brilliant comebacks. Debutant Dieter Mu"ller was subbed in seven minutes before the end of regular time and then scored the equalizer 20 seconds later. He went on to score two further goals in extra-time.
76 MEIDERICHER SV 4-3 1. FC KAISERSLAUTERN
18 May 1966, Wedaustadion, Duisburg, German Cup semi final
I’m sure this was a pretty good and entertaining game, but among the 100 greatest ever games? Probably not.
I’m sure this was a pretty good and entertaining game, but among the 100 greatest ever games? Probably not.
75 SPAIN 2-1 SOVIET UNION
21 June 1964, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, European Cup of Nations final
The 124,000 that came to watch this game celebrated as if they knew that this would remain Spain’s only international triumph …
The 124,000 that came to watch this game celebrated as if they knew that this would remain Spain’s only international triumph …
74 JUVENTUS 2-2 ROMA
6 May 2001, Stadio delle Alpi, Turin, Serie A, matchday 29
Juve desperately needed a win to keep their chances of winning the scudetto alive. First it all went according to plan with Zidane and del Piero assuring a 2-0 lead, but then Nakata scored for Roma and soon afterwards, in the 90th minute, Montella equalized. Roma were champions.
Juve desperately needed a win to keep their chances of winning the scudetto alive. First it all went according to plan with Zidane and del Piero assuring a 2-0 lead, but then Nakata scored for Roma and soon afterwards, in the 90th minute, Montella equalized. Roma were champions.
73 DYNAMO DRESDEN 3-2 LOKOMOTIVE LEIPZIG
28 May 1977, Stadion der Weltjugend, Berlin, East German Cup final
Apparently an awesome game. First time I heard about it.
Apparently an awesome game. First time I heard about it.
72 ARMINIA BIELEFELD 3-2 TSV 1860 MUNICH
9 May 1981, Alm, Bielefeld, Bundesliga matchday 30
The game that saved Bielefeld from relegation that season. They were down 1-2 at home two minutes before time against direct relegation rivals 1860 Munich, but then scored twice turning the stadium into a madhouse.
The game that saved Bielefeld from relegation that season. They were down 1-2 at home two minutes before time against direct relegation rivals 1860 Munich, but then scored twice turning the stadium into a madhouse.
71 ROMANIA 3-1 COLOMBIA
19 June 1994, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, World Cup group stage
Hagi scored his wonderful goal in this game and finally proved to the world why people were calling him ‘Carpatian Maradona’ back home.
Hagi scored his wonderful goal in this game and finally proved to the world why people were calling him ‘Carpatian Maradona’ back home.
70 FC ST. PAULI 4-3 (a.e.t.) HERTHA BSC
21 December 2005, Millerntor, Hamburg, German Cup, round of last 16
Fairytale games like this show us why we love football. When Pauli scored the lead for the first time in the 109th minute, the old Millerntor stadium trembled so much that the tv cameras almost fell off the roof.
Fairytale games like this show us why we love football. When Pauli scored the lead for the first time in the 109th minute, the old Millerntor stadium trembled so much that the tv cameras almost fell off the roof.
69 VASCO DA GAMA 1-2 SANTOS FC
19 November 1969, Estadio Journalista Mario Filho (a.k.a. Maracana), Rio de Janeiro, Taca de Prata
This was the game in which Pele' scored his 1,000th goal. Additionally to the historic importance, this was also a pretty good game.
This was the game in which Pele' scored his 1,000th goal. Additionally to the historic importance, this was also a pretty good game.
68 ATLETICO MADRID 6-6 ATHLETIC BILBAO
29 January 1950, Estadio del Metropolitano, Madrid, Primera Division, matchday 18
Before Alfredo di Ste'fano wrote history for Real Madrid, Moroccan Ben Barek wrote history as the first ‘modern’ playmaker. Barek assisted all six of Atletico’s goals in this classic encounter.
Before Alfredo di Ste'fano wrote history for Real Madrid, Moroccan Ben Barek wrote history as the first ‘modern’ playmaker. Barek assisted all six of Atletico’s goals in this classic encounter.
67 NIGERIA 3-2 ARGENTINA
3 August 1996, Sanford stadium, Athens (Georgia), Olympic final
The 1996 Olympic tournament is often overlooked, but it was the first major trophy won by an African side. Already the semi final between the “Super Eagles” and Brazil was a hell of a game (4-3).
The 1996 Olympic tournament is often overlooked, but it was the first major trophy won by an African side. Already the semi final between the “Super Eagles” and Brazil was a hell of a game (4-3).
66 VfB EPPINGEN 2-1 HAMBURG SV
26 October 1974, Kraichgaustadion, Eppingen, German Cup, second round
Amateur side beats professional side. Still one of the biggest upsets in German Cup history.
Amateur side beats professional side. Still one of the biggest upsets in German Cup history.
65 BAYERN MUNICH 3-3 VfB STUTTGART
15 November 1988, Olympiastadion, Munich, Bundesliga, matchday 14
Stuttgart was up 3-1 two minutes before time, but Bayern managed to score twice in the last 120 seconds. Neat game.
Stuttgart was up 3-1 two minutes before time, but Bayern managed to score twice in the last 120 seconds. Neat game.
64 AS MONACO 8-3 DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA
5 November 2003, Stade de Louis II, Monaco, Champions League, preliminary round
Deportivo president Augusto Lendoiro only twice attended games of his club in Europe: the first time it was a 1-5 debacle at Arsenal, the second this game. Dado Prso scored four goals and it took FC Porto to stop Monaco with Rothen and Giuly in the CL final.
Deportivo president Augusto Lendoiro only twice attended games of his club in Europe: the first time it was a 1-5 debacle at Arsenal, the second this game. Dado Prso scored four goals and it took FC Porto to stop Monaco with Rothen and Giuly in the CL final.
63 HANNOVER 96 5-1 1. FC KAISERSLAUTERN
23 May 1954, Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, German Championship final
Only a month before the World Cup final, almost half of the German national team that would beat the Magic Magyars in Bern suffered a historic defeat when they lost 1-5 to unfancied Hannover in the final of the German championship. The Hamburg spectators abused German national team manager Sepp Herberger’s name during the second half, as he was loyal to the five Kaiserslautern players that had so utterly disappointed in this important game (the Walter brothers, Eckel, Liebrich and Kohlmeyer)…
Only a month before the World Cup final, almost half of the German national team that would beat the Magic Magyars in Bern suffered a historic defeat when they lost 1-5 to unfancied Hannover in the final of the German championship. The Hamburg spectators abused German national team manager Sepp Herberger’s name during the second half, as he was loyal to the five Kaiserslautern players that had so utterly disappointed in this important game (the Walter brothers, Eckel, Liebrich and Kohlmeyer)…
62 VfL BOCHUM 5-6 BAYERN MUNICH
18 September 1976, Ruhrstadion, Bochum, Bundesliga, matchday 6
Lowly-ranked Bochum were up 3-0 at half-time and 4-0 shortly after the break against the reigning European champios Bayern Munich. Then came one of the most stunning comebacks ever, as Bayern scored five goals within 20 minutes, turning the score around. Bochum managed to equalize once more but in the last minute of the game Uli Hoeness scored the decisive 6th goal for Bayern. A more detailed review of that game can be found here.
Lowly-ranked Bochum were up 3-0 at half-time and 4-0 shortly after the break against the reigning European champios Bayern Munich. Then came one of the most stunning comebacks ever, as Bayern scored five goals within 20 minutes, turning the score around. Bochum managed to equalize once more but in the last minute of the game Uli Hoeness scored the decisive 6th goal for Bayern. A more detailed review of that game can be found here.
61 AC MILAN 3-4 FC SAARBRU"CKEN
1 November 1955, Stadio San Siro, Milan, European Cup, first round, first leg
Still one of the most sensational results in European Cup history. Saabru"cken from tiny Saarland (then still independent from Germany) with their non-professional players beat the might mighty AC Milan (Schiaffino, Nordahl etc.) at their own ground. More about that game can be read here.
Still one of the most sensational results in European Cup history. Saabru"cken from tiny Saarland (then still independent from Germany) with their non-professional players beat the might mighty AC Milan (Schiaffino, Nordahl etc.) at their own ground. More about that game can be read here.
60 BRAZIL 1-1 (4-2 pens) HOLLAND
7 July 1998, Stade Velodrome, Marseille, World Cup semi final
Sometimes there are games that did deserve two winners. 120 minutes on the highest level, the crucial factor proved to be Taffarel’s great performance in the Brazil goal and the Dutchmen’s fear of the penalty kick.
Sometimes there are games that did deserve two winners. 120 minutes on the highest level, the crucial factor proved to be Taffarel’s great performance in the Brazil goal and the Dutchmen’s fear of the penalty kick.
59 YUGOSLAVIA 3-4 SPAIN
21 June 2000, Jan-Breydel-Stadion, Bruges, European Championship, group stage
A fine win for Spain, who were down 2-3 in the 90th minute but then scored twice in unjury time (which lasted five minutes), equalizing in the 91th minute with the help of a penalty and then scoring the 4-3 in the 95th minute (Alfonso).
A fine win for Spain, who were down 2-3 in the 90th minute but then scored twice in unjury time (which lasted five minutes), equalizing in the 91th minute with the help of a penalty and then scoring the 4-3 in the 95th minute (Alfonso).
58 HAMBURG SV 1-1 BAYERN MUNICH
19 May 2001, AOL-Arena, Hamburg, Bundesliga, matchday 34
You can read what this game was about here.
You can read what this game was about here.
57 STAHL THALE 4-0 TURBINE ERFURT
3 September 1950, Walter-Ulbricht-Stadion, Berlin, East German Cup final
Stahl Thale was a small village club who lone participation in the final was already a sensation. That they went on to beat first division side Erfurt by that result was of course a mega sensation.
Stahl Thale was a small village club who lone participation in the final was already a sensation. That they went on to beat first division side Erfurt by that result was of course a mega sensation.
56 REAL MADRID 0-3 FC BARCELONA
19 November 2005, Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Primera Division, matchday 12
Barca’s triumph in the lion’s den. Not so long ago.
Barca’s triumph in the lion’s den. Not so long ago.
55 DENMARK 2-2 (5-4 pens) HOLLAND
22 June 1992, Nya Ullevi, Gothenburg, European Championship semi final
Euro 1992’s most dramatic game with the unfancied Danes eliminating a very good Dutch side.
Euro 1992’s most dramatic game with the unfancied Danes eliminating a very good Dutch side.
54 NAPOLI 2-3 MILAN
1 May 1988, Stadio Sao Paolo, Naples, Serie A, matchday 28
One of the most important domestic games in European football history. The great Milan side that would dominate Europe in the following years based its international glory on the Scudetto they won in the last minute after having trailed ruling champs Napoli for most of the season. This game three days before the end of the season was the turning point. Maradona scored with a wonderful free-kick from 15 yards. Milan would have to wait four years before winning the Scudetto again.
One of the most important domestic games in European football history. The great Milan side that would dominate Europe in the following years based its international glory on the Scudetto they won in the last minute after having trailed ruling champs Napoli for most of the season. This game three days before the end of the season was the turning point. Maradona scored with a wonderful free-kick from 15 yards. Milan would have to wait four years before winning the Scudetto again.
53 EINTRACHT FRANKFURT 6-3 SSV REUTLINGEN
25 May 2003, Waldstadion, Frankfurt, Bundesliga II, matchday 34
Last day of the season in the second division. Frankfurt was topping the league one point in front of local rivals Mainz 05. After 60 minutes it all seemed over for Frankfurt as Mainz was up 4-0 in Brunswick, while Eintracht had just conceded the 3-3 equalizer against Reutlingen. But then Frankfurt managed to score three times, sealing promotion in the last minute.
Last day of the season in the second division. Frankfurt was topping the league one point in front of local rivals Mainz 05. After 60 minutes it all seemed over for Frankfurt as Mainz was up 4-0 in Brunswick, while Eintracht had just conceded the 3-3 equalizer against Reutlingen. But then Frankfurt managed to score three times, sealing promotion in the last minute.
52 BAYERN MUNICH 5-1 FC SCHALKE 04
28 June 1972, Olympiastadion, Munich, Bundesliga, matchday 34
Bayern’s first ever game in the Olympic stadium. 80,000 travelled to see league leaders Bayern take on second-placed Schalke, one point was separating both sides. You can read detailed account of this game here.
Bayern’s first ever game in the Olympic stadium. 80,000 travelled to see league leaders Bayern take on second-placed Schalke, one point was separating both sides. You can read detailed account of this game here.
51 WEST GERMANY 2-1 HOLLAND
7 July 1974, Olympiastadion, Munich, World Cup final
The legendary 1974 World Cup final
The legendary 1974 World Cup final
50 1. FC KAISERSLAUTERN 3-1 FC BARCELONA
6 November 1991, Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Kaiserslautern, Champions League, second round, second leg
This was a brilliant but bitter game by Kaiserslautern. They had lost the first leg 0-2 but were up 3-0 20 seconds before time, at the verge of eliminating huge favorites Barcelona after a really brilliant performance. But then Jose' Bakero scored virtually in the last second. Barca later went on to win the Cup.
This was a brilliant but bitter game by Kaiserslautern. They had lost the first leg 0-2 but were up 3-0 20 seconds before time, at the verge of eliminating huge favorites Barcelona after a really brilliant performance. But then Jose' Bakero scored virtually in the last second. Barca later went on to win the Cup.
49 FRANCE 5-0 BELGIUM
16 June 1984, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, European Championship, group stage
“Who is going to stop these Frenchmen?” was the headline of German football magazine Kicker the day after this magnificent game by Euro 84 hosts France and their brilliant captain Michel Platini. The congenial midfield duo Platini/Giresse scored four of the five goals. Platini after the game: “We are stronger than in 82.” They sure were.
“Who is going to stop these Frenchmen?” was the headline of German football magazine Kicker the day after this magnificent game by Euro 84 hosts France and their brilliant captain Michel Platini. The congenial midfield duo Platini/Giresse scored four of the five goals. Platini after the game: “We are stronger than in 82.” They sure were.
48 VfL WOLFSBURG 5-4 MAINZ 05
11 June 1997, Stadion am Elsterweg, Wolfsburg, Bundesliga II, matchday 34
Another second division promotion thriller, this time a battle between two direct competitors.
Another second division promotion thriller, this time a battle between two direct competitors.
47 PORTUGAL 5-3 NORTH KOREA
23 July 1966, Goodison Park, Liverpool, World Cup quarterfinal
They don’t make games like this anymore. Watch the goals here.
They don’t make games like this anymore. Watch the goals here.
46 ENGLAND 3-2 CAMEROON
1 July 1990, Stadio San Paolo, Naples, World Cup quarterfinal
Classic World Cup encounter between established European force and aspiring newcomer from Africa.
Classic World Cup encounter between established European force and aspiring newcomer from Africa.
45 ARSENAL 1-2 MANCHESTER UNITED
14 April 1999, Villa Park, Birmingham, F.A. Cup semi final
Apparently a great game.
Apparently a great game.
44 REAL MADRID 0-5 FC BARCELONA
17 February 1974, Estadio Bernabeu, Primera Divison, matchday 22
One of the most memorable games in the history of Spanish league football. This “magic Sunday” is still well-remembered in the club annals of Barcelona and claimed to symbolize the breakdown of Franco’s absolutistic dictatorship.
One of the most memorable games in the history of Spanish league football. This “magic Sunday” is still well-remembered in the club annals of Barcelona and claimed to symbolize the breakdown of Franco’s absolutistic dictatorship.
43 BAYERN MUNICH 4-2 FC NUREMBERG
1 May 1982, Waldstadion, Frankfurt, German Cup final
Bayern were trailing Bavarian rivals Nuremberg 0-2 at half-time but then staged a great comeback to win 4-2. The picture of bloody Dieter Hoeness at the start of this thread is taken from this game.
Bayern were trailing Bavarian rivals Nuremberg 0-2 at half-time but then staged a great comeback to win 4-2. The picture of bloody Dieter Hoeness at the start of this thread is taken from this game.
42 KARLSRUHE SC 7-0 FC VALENCIA
2 November 1993, Wildparkstadionm Karlsruhe, UEFA-Cup, second round, second leg
Excuse me, but this was really an awesome game.
Excuse me, but this was really an awesome game.
41 IVORY COAST 0-0 (11-10 pens) GHANA
6 January 1992, Stade de L’Amitie', Dakar, African Cup, final
The mad penalty shoot-out alone makes this a worthy entry.
The mad penalty shoot-out alone makes this a worthy entry.
40 BORUSSIA MO"NCHENGLADBACH 12-0 BORUSSIA DORTMUND
29 April 1978, Rheinstadion, Du"sseldorf, Bundesliga, matchday 34
39 WEST GERMANY 2-1 HOLLAND
25 June 1990, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milano, World Cup, round of last 16
…or was it Inter vs. AC? When the two arch rivals stepped on the pitch that evening, the duel for many players and spectators had an ever more serious dimension. Brehme, Klinsmann and Mattha"us plying their trade for Internazionale at that time while Gullit, Rijkaard and van Basten kicked for the local rival Milan. Inter won 2-1 in one of the best yet most controversial games in World Cup history.
…or was it Inter vs. AC? When the two arch rivals stepped on the pitch that evening, the duel for many players and spectators had an ever more serious dimension. Brehme, Klinsmann and Mattha"us plying their trade for Internazionale at that time while Gullit, Rijkaard and van Basten kicked for the local rival Milan. Inter won 2-1 in one of the best yet most controversial games in World Cup history.
38 DORTMUND 11-1 BIELEFELD
6 November 1982, Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, Bundesliga, matchday 12
At half-time the score was still 1-1 …
At half-time the score was still 1-1 …
37 LIVERPOOL FC 0-2 ARSENAL FC
26 May 1989, Anfield Road, Liverpool, First Division, matchday 32
The game had been postponed to the end of the season, due to the Hillsborough catastrophe in Sheffield, when 96 Liverpool fans died. Thus it came to a real showdown, Arsenal had to win at least 2-0 at Anfield to win their first title since 1971. Arsenal were up 1-0 seconds before the end of the game, then Michael Thomas scored the all-deciding second in the 92nd minute and Liverpool were toppled. “They kept their powder dry until it really mattered” said the BBC commentary. For Liverpool it was a nightmare. They had lost the championship and -- what hurt far more -- 96 supporters.
The game had been postponed to the end of the season, due to the Hillsborough catastrophe in Sheffield, when 96 Liverpool fans died. Thus it came to a real showdown, Arsenal had to win at least 2-0 at Anfield to win their first title since 1971. Arsenal were up 1-0 seconds before the end of the game, then Michael Thomas scored the all-deciding second in the 92nd minute and Liverpool were toppled. “They kept their powder dry until it really mattered” said the BBC commentary. For Liverpool it was a nightmare. They had lost the championship and -- what hurt far more -- 96 supporters.
36 ARGENTINA 2-1 ENGLAND
22 June 1986, Azteca, Ciudad de Mexico, World Cup, quarterfinal
It’s often a fine line between genius and madness. People had Diego Maradona down as a football criminal after he scored with his hand, but six minutes later he proved that he was more than a mere criminal. He was an ingenious criminal.
It’s often a fine line between genius and madness. People had Diego Maradona down as a football criminal after he scored with his hand, but six minutes later he proved that he was more than a mere criminal. He was an ingenious criminal.
35 CELTIC 2-1 INTERNAZIONALE
25 May 1967, Estadio Nacional, Lisbon, European Cup final
Celtic: Simpson - Craig, W.McNeil, J.Clark, Gemmell -- Murdoch, Auld -- Johnstone, Wallace, Chalmers, Lennox
Inter: Sarti -- Burgnich, Guarneri, Picchi, Facchetti -- Bedin, A.Mazzola, Bicicli -- Domenghini, Cappellini, Corso
Outside of Scotland, this European Cup final seems to be quite underrated. Not that it was such a high class game (well, it was), but because eleven low-brow home boys (only outside left Lennox was not born in Glasgow) overpowered a seemingly unbeatable opponent. Inter was at that time the best side in Europe. But blokes like Billy McNeil, Jimmy Johnstone or Tommy Gemmell refuted every cliche' about Scottish football by wrestling Inter down with astoundingly civil means. Unforgettable the statement of one Celtic hero: “They all looked like filmstars while some of our players had already gaps in their dentures.” And thus the spectators in Lisbon witnessed a collectively sacrificial game by the Celtic XI. Celtic became the first British winners of the European Cup that day. Until now, no other Scottish side has managed to equal the feat of the “Lisbon Lions”.
Celtic: Simpson - Craig, W.McNeil, J.Clark, Gemmell -- Murdoch, Auld -- Johnstone, Wallace, Chalmers, Lennox
Inter: Sarti -- Burgnich, Guarneri, Picchi, Facchetti -- Bedin, A.Mazzola, Bicicli -- Domenghini, Cappellini, Corso
Outside of Scotland, this European Cup final seems to be quite underrated. Not that it was such a high class game (well, it was), but because eleven low-brow home boys (only outside left Lennox was not born in Glasgow) overpowered a seemingly unbeatable opponent. Inter was at that time the best side in Europe. But blokes like Billy McNeil, Jimmy Johnstone or Tommy Gemmell refuted every cliche' about Scottish football by wrestling Inter down with astoundingly civil means. Unforgettable the statement of one Celtic hero: “They all looked like filmstars while some of our players had already gaps in their dentures.” And thus the spectators in Lisbon witnessed a collectively sacrificial game by the Celtic XI. Celtic became the first British winners of the European Cup that day. Until now, no other Scottish side has managed to equal the feat of the “Lisbon Lions”.
Some color footage
34 VfB STUTTGART 4-4 WERDER BREMEN
28 March 2004, Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion, Stuttgart, Bundesliga, matchday 26
VfB: Hildebrand -- Lahm, Zivkovic, Bordon, Gerber (82 Szabics) -- Meira, Soldo, A.Hleb, Meissner (52 Yakin) - Kuranyi, Streller
Werder: Reinke -- Stalteri, Ismael, Krstajic, C.Schulz -- Lisztes, F.Baumann, Micoud, Ernst -- Ailton, Klasnic
You can find a detailed report here.
VfB: Hildebrand -- Lahm, Zivkovic, Bordon, Gerber (82 Szabics) -- Meira, Soldo, A.Hleb, Meissner (52 Yakin) - Kuranyi, Streller
Werder: Reinke -- Stalteri, Ismael, Krstajic, C.Schulz -- Lisztes, F.Baumann, Micoud, Ernst -- Ailton, Klasnic
You can find a detailed report here.
33 HOLLAND 2-1 SOVIET UNION
26 June 1988, Olympiastadion, Munich, European Championship final
Holland: van Breukelen - van Aerle, R.Koeman, Rijkaard, van Tiggelen -- Vanenburg, Wouters, E.Koeman, Muhren -- Gullit, van Basten
Soviet Union: Dasaev -- Alejnikov, Chidyatullin, Litovchenko, Demianenko -- Zavarov, Gostmanov (69 Baltacha), Rats, Mikhailichenko -- Belanov, Protassov (71 Passulko)
Holland in 1988, although less talented and flamboyant than in 1974, both times coached by Rinus Michels, won its first and so far only major trophy. Michels had returned to the place of his bitterest humiliation and at the end celebrated his greatest triumph. The great highlight of this final is of course van Basten’s spectacular volley, arguably the finest goal ever scored in a major international final.
Holland: van Breukelen - van Aerle, R.Koeman, Rijkaard, van Tiggelen -- Vanenburg, Wouters, E.Koeman, Muhren -- Gullit, van Basten
Soviet Union: Dasaev -- Alejnikov, Chidyatullin, Litovchenko, Demianenko -- Zavarov, Gostmanov (69 Baltacha), Rats, Mikhailichenko -- Belanov, Protassov (71 Passulko)
Holland in 1988, although less talented and flamboyant than in 1974, both times coached by Rinus Michels, won its first and so far only major trophy. Michels had returned to the place of his bitterest humiliation and at the end celebrated his greatest triumph. The great highlight of this final is of course van Basten’s spectacular volley, arguably the finest goal ever scored in a major international final.
32 VfB STUTTGART 4-3 a.e.t. FORTUNA DU"SSELDORF
16 November 1958, Auestadion, Kassel, German Cup final
VfB: Sawitzki -- Eisele, Seibold -- Hartl, R.Hoffmann, Weise -- Waldner, Schlienz, Geiger, Blessing, Praxl
Fortuna: Klose -- Vigna, Juskowiak -- K.Hoffmann, Ja"ger, Mauritz -- Steffen,Wolfframm, Jansen, Derwall, Wo"ske
Neat game, apparently.
VfB: Sawitzki -- Eisele, Seibold -- Hartl, R.Hoffmann, Weise -- Waldner, Schlienz, Geiger, Blessing, Praxl
Fortuna: Klose -- Vigna, Juskowiak -- K.Hoffmann, Ja"ger, Mauritz -- Steffen,Wolfframm, Jansen, Derwall, Wo"ske
Neat game, apparently.
31 ENGLAND 2-3 a.e.t. WEST GERMANY
14 June 1970, Estadio Guanajuato, Leon, World Cup, quarterfinal
England: Bonetti -- Newton, Labone, Moore, Cooper -- Ball, R.Charlton, Hurst, Mullery -- F.Lee, Peters
West Germany: Maier -- Vogts, Schnellinger, Fichtel, Ho"ttges (46 Schulz) -- Seeler, Beckenbauer, Overath -- Libuda (56 Grabowski), G.Mu"ller, Lo"hr
Germany wanted to gain revenge for Wembley 66 and that’s exactly what they got here.
England: Bonetti -- Newton, Labone, Moore, Cooper -- Ball, R.Charlton, Hurst, Mullery -- F.Lee, Peters
West Germany: Maier -- Vogts, Schnellinger, Fichtel, Ho"ttges (46 Schulz) -- Seeler, Beckenbauer, Overath -- Libuda (56 Grabowski), G.Mu"ller, Lo"hr
Germany wanted to gain revenge for Wembley 66 and that’s exactly what they got here.
30 WERDER BREMEN 5-3 RSC ANDERLECHT
8 December 1993, Weserstadion, Bremen, Champions League, group stage
Werder: Reck -- Bratseth -- Beiersdorfer, Borowka -- Basler (87 Wiedener), Votava, Herzog (46 Wolter), Eilts, Bode -- Hobsch, Rufer
RSC: de Wilde -- Emmers, Rutjes, Albert, Crasson -- Zetterberg (83 Kooiman), Walem, Boffin, Versavel -- Haagdoren, Bosman (70 Nilis)
The Belgians were leading 3-0 at half-time. They were still leading 3-0 after one hour. Then Rufer scored Bremen’s first goal 25 minutes from time. It looked like a mere consolation goal, nothing more…
Werder: Reck -- Bratseth -- Beiersdorfer, Borowka -- Basler (87 Wiedener), Votava, Herzog (46 Wolter), Eilts, Bode -- Hobsch, Rufer
RSC: de Wilde -- Emmers, Rutjes, Albert, Crasson -- Zetterberg (83 Kooiman), Walem, Boffin, Versavel -- Haagdoren, Bosman (70 Nilis)
The Belgians were leading 3-0 at half-time. They were still leading 3-0 after one hour. Then Rufer scored Bremen’s first goal 25 minutes from time. It looked like a mere consolation goal, nothing more…
29 BRAZIL 1-2 URUGUAY
16 June 1950, Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho (Maracana), Rio de Janeiro, World Cup final game
Brazil: Barbosa -- Augusto, Juvenal -- Bauer, Danilo, Bigode -- Friaca, Zizinho, Ademir, Jair, Chico
Uruguay: Maspoli -- M.Gonzales, Tejera -- Gambetta, Varela, Andrade II -- Ghiggia, Perez, Miguez, Schiaffino, Vidal
Brazil’s national tragedy. No commentary needed, I think.
Brazil: Barbosa -- Augusto, Juvenal -- Bauer, Danilo, Bigode -- Friaca, Zizinho, Ademir, Jair, Chico
Uruguay: Maspoli -- M.Gonzales, Tejera -- Gambetta, Varela, Andrade II -- Ghiggia, Perez, Miguez, Schiaffino, Vidal
Brazil’s national tragedy. No commentary needed, I think.
28 EINTRACHT FRANKFURT 5-3 KICKERS OFFENBACH
28 May 1959, Olympiastadion, Berlin, German championship final
Frankfurt: Loy -- Eigenbrodt, Ho"fer -- Stinka, Lutz, Weilba"cher -- Kress, Sztani, Feigenspan, Lindner, Pfaff
Offenbach: Zimmermann -- Waldmann, Schultheiss -- Keim, Lichtl, Wade -- Kraus, Nuber, Gast, Kaufhold, Preisendo"rfer
One of the most deep-rooted rivalries in German club football had its climax when both teams met in the 1959 championship final game in Berlin. For these two clubs, it couldn’t get better than that. It was the ultimate contest for them to determine who was the top dog. After a marvellous game, Eintracht had decided the outcome in their favour but their road to glory was not over yet. A year later they would impress all of Europe and it took a legendary Real Madrid side to stop them from winning the biggest prize of all.
Frankfurt: Loy -- Eigenbrodt, Ho"fer -- Stinka, Lutz, Weilba"cher -- Kress, Sztani, Feigenspan, Lindner, Pfaff
Offenbach: Zimmermann -- Waldmann, Schultheiss -- Keim, Lichtl, Wade -- Kraus, Nuber, Gast, Kaufhold, Preisendo"rfer
One of the most deep-rooted rivalries in German club football had its climax when both teams met in the 1959 championship final game in Berlin. For these two clubs, it couldn’t get better than that. It was the ultimate contest for them to determine who was the top dog. After a marvellous game, Eintracht had decided the outcome in their favour but their road to glory was not over yet. A year later they would impress all of Europe and it took a legendary Real Madrid side to stop them from winning the biggest prize of all.
27 BAYERN MUNICH 3-4 HAMBURG SV
24 April 1982, Olympiastadion, Munich, Bundesliga, matchday 29
Bayern: Junghans -- Beierlorzer, Weiner, Augenthaler, Horsmann -- Dremmler, Breitner, Du"rnberger, Kraus -- D.Hoeness, K.H.Rummenigge
Hamburg: Stein -- Kaltz, Hieronymus, D.Jakobs, Groh -- Hartwig, von Heesen, Magath, Wehmeyer -- Hrubesch, Bastrup
This was Hamburg’s finest game ever in domestic league history, they were already down 1-3 in Munich to reigning champs Bayern but than managed an inspired comeback in the last 20 minutes that ultimately decided the championship race in Hamburg’s favor. More on that game here.
Bayern: Junghans -- Beierlorzer, Weiner, Augenthaler, Horsmann -- Dremmler, Breitner, Du"rnberger, Kraus -- D.Hoeness, K.H.Rummenigge
Hamburg: Stein -- Kaltz, Hieronymus, D.Jakobs, Groh -- Hartwig, von Heesen, Magath, Wehmeyer -- Hrubesch, Bastrup
This was Hamburg’s finest game ever in domestic league history, they were already down 1-3 in Munich to reigning champs Bayern but than managed an inspired comeback in the last 20 minutes that ultimately decided the championship race in Hamburg’s favor. More on that game here.
26 EVERTON FC 4-4 LIVERPOOL FC
20 February 1991, Goodison Park, Liverpool, F.A. Cup, fifth round
Everton: Southall -- Atteveld, Hinchcliffe, Ratcliffe, Watson -- Keown, Nevin, McDonald, Sharpe -- Newell, Ebrell
Liverpool: Grobbelaar -- Burrows, Hysen, Nicol, Molby -- Ablett, Beardsley, Staunton, Barnes -- Rush, Venison
“The mother of all Merseyside derbies” according to 4-4-2. Four times Liverpool was in the lead, four times Everton managed to equalize. A rollercoaster for the fans. Radio commentator Jimmy Armfield remembers: “I was looking around at the Evertonians around me and felt like I was at a funeral, then only few minutes later I felt like I was in a madhouse as Everton had again equalized.” Everton won the second game 1-0.
Everton: Southall -- Atteveld, Hinchcliffe, Ratcliffe, Watson -- Keown, Nevin, McDonald, Sharpe -- Newell, Ebrell
Liverpool: Grobbelaar -- Burrows, Hysen, Nicol, Molby -- Ablett, Beardsley, Staunton, Barnes -- Rush, Venison
“The mother of all Merseyside derbies” according to 4-4-2. Four times Liverpool was in the lead, four times Everton managed to equalize. A rollercoaster for the fans. Radio commentator Jimmy Armfield remembers: “I was looking around at the Evertonians around me and felt like I was at a funeral, then only few minutes later I felt like I was in a madhouse as Everton had again equalized.” Everton won the second game 1-0.
25 EINTRACHT FRANKFURT 5-1 FC KAISERSLAUTERN
29 May 1999, Waldstadion, Frankfurt, Bundesliga, matchday 34
Frankfurt: Nikolov -- Janssen (86 Westerthaler) -- Bindewald, Kutschera, Zampach -- B.Schneider, Schur, Sobotzik, R.Weber -- Yang, Fjo"rtoft
K’Lautern: Reinke -- Ramzy -- Koch, Schjo"nberg -- Buck, Ratinho, Sforza, Riedl, M.Wagner -- Ro"sler, Marschall
This game is only the tip of the iceberg of the Bundesliga’s most thrilling ever relegation finish. Here’s the complete story and time table how things developed during those 90 minutes in various stadia.
Frankfurt: Nikolov -- Janssen (86 Westerthaler) -- Bindewald, Kutschera, Zampach -- B.Schneider, Schur, Sobotzik, R.Weber -- Yang, Fjo"rtoft
K’Lautern: Reinke -- Ramzy -- Koch, Schjo"nberg -- Buck, Ratinho, Sforza, Riedl, M.Wagner -- Ro"sler, Marschall
This game is only the tip of the iceberg of the Bundesliga’s most thrilling ever relegation finish. Here’s the complete story and time table how things developed during those 90 minutes in various stadia.
24 SWEDEN 2-5 BRAZIL
29 June 1958, Rasunda-Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden, World Cup final
Sweden: Svensson -- Bergmark, Axbom -- Bo"rjesson, Gustavsson, Parling -- Hamrin, Gren, Simonsson, Liedholm, Skoglund
Brazil: Gilmar -- D.Santos, Orlando, Bellini, N.Santos -- Zito, Didi -- Garrincha, Vava, Pele', Zagalo
The game that founded the Brazilian hegemony in world football and the game that made 17-year old Pele' the star of international football. Brazil also ignited a tactical revolution by introducing the 4-2-4 system at the world stage.
Sweden: Svensson -- Bergmark, Axbom -- Bo"rjesson, Gustavsson, Parling -- Hamrin, Gren, Simonsson, Liedholm, Skoglund
Brazil: Gilmar -- D.Santos, Orlando, Bellini, N.Santos -- Zito, Didi -- Garrincha, Vava, Pele', Zagalo
The game that founded the Brazilian hegemony in world football and the game that made 17-year old Pele' the star of international football. Brazil also ignited a tactical revolution by introducing the 4-2-4 system at the world stage.
23 FC BARCELONA 4-3 (a.e.t.) FORTUNA DU"SSELDORF
16 May 1979, St. Jakobs-Park, Basel, Cup Winners’ Cup final
Barca: Artola -- Zuviria, Costas (66 Martinez), Migueli, Albaladejo (57 de la Cruz) -- Neeskens, Asensi, Sanchez, Rexach -- Krankl, Carrasco
Fortuna: Daniel -- Baltes, Zewe, Zimmermann (84 Lund), Ko"hnen -- Schmitz, Bommer, Brei (25 Weikl), Th.Allofs, K.Allofs
One of the best ever European Cup finals.
Barca: Artola -- Zuviria, Costas (66 Martinez), Migueli, Albaladejo (57 de la Cruz) -- Neeskens, Asensi, Sanchez, Rexach -- Krankl, Carrasco
Fortuna: Daniel -- Baltes, Zewe, Zimmermann (84 Lund), Ko"hnen -- Schmitz, Bommer, Brei (25 Weikl), Th.Allofs, K.Allofs
One of the best ever European Cup finals.
22 REAL MADRID 3-3 MANCHESTER UNITED
15 May 1968, Santiagio Bernabeu, Madrid, European Cup semi final, second leg
Real: Betancourt -- Zocco, Gonzales, Zunzunegui, Sanchis -- Pirri, Grosso, Velazquez, Perez -- Amancio, Gento
United: Stepney -- Dunne, Crerand, Foulkes, Brennan -- Stiles, R.Charlton, Sadler -- Best, Kidd, Aston
United had won the first leg 1-0 but was trailing 1-3 at half-time in the second leg. The team’s iron will to help Matt Busby finally win the European Cup was the foundation for Manchester’s fairytale comeback in the second half. Bill Foulkes scored his only ever goal in international competition in the second half.
Real: Betancourt -- Zocco, Gonzales, Zunzunegui, Sanchis -- Pirri, Grosso, Velazquez, Perez -- Amancio, Gento
United: Stepney -- Dunne, Crerand, Foulkes, Brennan -- Stiles, R.Charlton, Sadler -- Best, Kidd, Aston
United had won the first leg 1-0 but was trailing 1-3 at half-time in the second leg. The team’s iron will to help Matt Busby finally win the European Cup was the foundation for Manchester’s fairytale comeback in the second half. Bill Foulkes scored his only ever goal in international competition in the second half.
21 CHELSEA FC 4-2 FC BARCELONA
8 March 2005, Stamford Bridge, London, Champions League, round of last 16, second leg
Chelsea: Cech -- Ferreria (51 Johnson), Carvalho, Terry, Gallas -- Makelele, J.Cole, Lampard, Duff (85 Huth) -- Kezman, Gudjohnsen (79 Tiago)
Barca: Valdes -- Belletti (84 Giuly), Puyol, Oleguer, van Bronckhorst (46 Sylvinho) -- Xavi, Gerard, Deco, Iniesta (86 Maxi Lopez) -- Ronaldinho, Eto’o
You all remember that game.
Chelsea: Cech -- Ferreria (51 Johnson), Carvalho, Terry, Gallas -- Makelele, J.Cole, Lampard, Duff (85 Huth) -- Kezman, Gudjohnsen (79 Tiago)
Barca: Valdes -- Belletti (84 Giuly), Puyol, Oleguer, van Bronckhorst (46 Sylvinho) -- Xavi, Gerard, Deco, Iniesta (86 Maxi Lopez) -- Ronaldinho, Eto’o
You all remember that game.
20 BORUSSIA MO"NCHENGLADBACH 2-1 a.e.t. FC COLOGNE
23 July 1973, Rheinstadion, Du"sseldorf, German Cup final
Borussia: Kleff -- Vogts, Sieloff, Bonhof, Michallik -- Wimmer, Danner, Kulik (91 Netzer) -- H.Jensen, Rupp (117 Stielike), Heynckes
Cologne: Welz -- Glowacz (71 Gebauer), Cullmann, Weber, Hein -- Simmet, Flohe, Overath (71 Konopka), H.Neumann - Kapellmann, Lo"hr
This is the greatest Cup final in German football history, a game packed with plenty of opportunities and action, fast-paced, technical and dramatic, as Gu"nter Netzer, the great star of German football in those years, was benched by his coach Hennes Weisweiler because Netzer had announced his departure from Mo"nchengladbach to join Real Madrid just a few days earlier. At half-time Weisweiler told Netzer that he’d play in the second half, but Netzer refused. The score was still 1-1 after 90 minutes when Netzer decided that it was now time for him to enter the pitch for extra-time, he informed his coach coolly by saying nothing else than “now I’m playing”. Two minutes after subbing himself into the game, Netzer scored the game-winning goal with a left-footed strike that is still the stuff of legend in Germany. You can watch the first 6 minutes of that extra-time in this youtube video:
Borussia: Kleff -- Vogts, Sieloff, Bonhof, Michallik -- Wimmer, Danner, Kulik (91 Netzer) -- H.Jensen, Rupp (117 Stielike), Heynckes
Cologne: Welz -- Glowacz (71 Gebauer), Cullmann, Weber, Hein -- Simmet, Flohe, Overath (71 Konopka), H.Neumann - Kapellmann, Lo"hr
This is the greatest Cup final in German football history, a game packed with plenty of opportunities and action, fast-paced, technical and dramatic, as Gu"nter Netzer, the great star of German football in those years, was benched by his coach Hennes Weisweiler because Netzer had announced his departure from Mo"nchengladbach to join Real Madrid just a few days earlier. At half-time Weisweiler told Netzer that he’d play in the second half, but Netzer refused. The score was still 1-1 after 90 minutes when Netzer decided that it was now time for him to enter the pitch for extra-time, he informed his coach coolly by saying nothing else than “now I’m playing”. Two minutes after subbing himself into the game, Netzer scored the game-winning goal with a left-footed strike that is still the stuff of legend in Germany. You can watch the first 6 minutes of that extra-time in this youtube video:
19 SUNDERLAND FC 1-0 LEEDS UNITED
5 May 1973, Wembley stadium, London, F.A. Cup final
SFC: Montgomery -- Malone, Horswill, Watson, Guthrie -- Kerr, Pitt, Hughes, Porterfield -- Halom, Tueart
Leeds: Harvey -- Reaney, Hunter, Cherry, Madeley -- Bremner, Giles -- Lorimer, Clarke, M.Jones, E.Gray (75 Yorath)
Second division side Sunderland were one of the biggest ever outsiders in any F.A. Cup final. Hardly has there ever been a more overwhelming favourite than Leeds in that game. Sunderland’s keeper Jimmy Montgomery pulled off one of the most amazing double saves in the history of the sport. You can check that here:
SFC: Montgomery -- Malone, Horswill, Watson, Guthrie -- Kerr, Pitt, Hughes, Porterfield -- Halom, Tueart
Leeds: Harvey -- Reaney, Hunter, Cherry, Madeley -- Bremner, Giles -- Lorimer, Clarke, M.Jones, E.Gray (75 Yorath)
Second division side Sunderland were one of the biggest ever outsiders in any F.A. Cup final. Hardly has there ever been a more overwhelming favourite than Leeds in that game. Sunderland’s keeper Jimmy Montgomery pulled off one of the most amazing double saves in the history of the sport. You can check that here:
18 BORUSSIA MO"NCHENGLADBACH 5-4 (a.e.t.) WERDER BREMEN
1 May 1984, Bo"kelberg Stadion, Mo"nchengladbach, German Cup semi final
Gladbach: Sude -- Ringels, Bruns, Hannes, Frontzeck -- Herlovsen, Mattha"us, Rahn, W.Scha"fer (82 Borowka) -- Mill, Lienen (82 Criens)
Werder: Burdenski -- Schaaf, Fichtel, Siegmann, Otten -- Gruber (17 Kamp, 77 Ordenewitz), Sidka, Mo"hlmann, N.Meier -- Reinders, Neubarth
One amazing semi final. The sequence of goals went like this: 1-0 40th, 1-1 42nd, 2-1 44th, 3-1 76th, 3-2 77th, 3-3 80th, 3-4 82nd, 4-4 90th, 5-4 107th. The other semi final in the 1983-84 German Cup is also featured in this countdown, it was even more amazing.
Gladbach: Sude -- Ringels, Bruns, Hannes, Frontzeck -- Herlovsen, Mattha"us, Rahn, W.Scha"fer (82 Borowka) -- Mill, Lienen (82 Criens)
Werder: Burdenski -- Schaaf, Fichtel, Siegmann, Otten -- Gruber (17 Kamp, 77 Ordenewitz), Sidka, Mo"hlmann, N.Meier -- Reinders, Neubarth
One amazing semi final. The sequence of goals went like this: 1-0 40th, 1-1 42nd, 2-1 44th, 3-1 76th, 3-2 77th, 3-3 80th, 3-4 82nd, 4-4 90th, 5-4 107th. The other semi final in the 1983-84 German Cup is also featured in this countdown, it was even more amazing.
17 ENGLAND 4-2 (a.e.t.) WEST GERMANY
30 July 1966, Wembley stadium, London, World Cup final
Eng: Banks -- Cohen, J.Charlton, R.Moore, Wilson -- Stiles, R.Charlton, Peters, Ball -- Hurst, Hunt
Ger: Tilkowski -- Ho"ttges, Schulz, Weber, Schnellinger -- Haller, Beckenbauer, Overath -- Held, Seeler, Emmerich
Simply one of the most legendary games in all of football history.
Eng: Banks -- Cohen, J.Charlton, R.Moore, Wilson -- Stiles, R.Charlton, Peters, Ball -- Hurst, Hunt
Ger: Tilkowski -- Ho"ttges, Schulz, Weber, Schnellinger -- Haller, Beckenbauer, Overath -- Held, Seeler, Emmerich
Simply one of the most legendary games in all of football history.
16 WEST GERMANY 3-3 (a.e.t., 5-4 pens.) FRANCE
8 July 1982, Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla, World Cup semi final
Ger: Schumacher -- Kaltz, Stielike, K.H.Fo"rster, Briegel (96 Rummenigge) -- Dremmler, B.Fo"rster, Breitner, Magath (73 Hrubesch) -- Fischer, Littbarski
France: Ettori -- Amoros, Tresor, Janvion, Bossis -- Giresse, Tigana, Platini, Genghini (51 Battiston, 61 Lopez) -- Rocheteau, Six
One fat, massive World Cup semi final. This game really had it all. Will we ever see games like this in our lifetime again?
Ger: Schumacher -- Kaltz, Stielike, K.H.Fo"rster, Briegel (96 Rummenigge) -- Dremmler, B.Fo"rster, Breitner, Magath (73 Hrubesch) -- Fischer, Littbarski
France: Ettori -- Amoros, Tresor, Janvion, Bossis -- Giresse, Tigana, Platini, Genghini (51 Battiston, 61 Lopez) -- Rocheteau, Six
One fat, massive World Cup semi final. This game really had it all. Will we ever see games like this in our lifetime again?
15 CHARLTON ATHLETIC 7-6 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 6
21 December 1957, The Valley, Charlton, F.A. Cup third round
Charlton: Duff -- Edwards, Townsend -- Hewie, Ufton, Kiernan -- Lucas, Ryan, Leary, Summers
Town: Kennon -- Conwell, Wilson -- K.Taylor, Connor, McGarry -- Ledger, Howard, Bain, Massie, Simpson
The game everyone has been waiting for ..... more details here.
Charlton: Duff -- Edwards, Townsend -- Hewie, Ufton, Kiernan -- Lucas, Ryan, Leary, Summers
Town: Kennon -- Conwell, Wilson -- K.Taylor, Connor, McGarry -- Ledger, Howard, Bain, Massie, Simpson
The game everyone has been waiting for ..... more details here.
14 1. FC KAISERSLAUTERN 7-4 BAYERN MUNICH
20 October 1973, Betzenberg Stadion, Kaiserslautern, Bundesliga, matchday 12
K’Lautern: Elting -- Huber, Diehl, Schwager, Fuchs -- Bitz, Toppmo"ller, Laumen -- Pirrung, Sandberg, Ackermann
Bayern: Maier -- Hansen, Beckenbauer, Schwarzenbeck, Du"rnberger -- Roth, Zobel. U.Hoeness -- W.Hoffman, G.Mu"ller, Gersdorff
All details can be found here.
K’Lautern: Elting -- Huber, Diehl, Schwager, Fuchs -- Bitz, Toppmo"ller, Laumen -- Pirrung, Sandberg, Ackermann
Bayern: Maier -- Hansen, Beckenbauer, Schwarzenbeck, Du"rnberger -- Roth, Zobel. U.Hoeness -- W.Hoffman, G.Mu"ller, Gersdorff
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13 ENGLAND 3-6 HUNGARY
25 November 1953, Wembley stadium, London, friendly
Eng: Merrick -- Ramsey, Eckersley -- Wright, H.Johnston, Dickinson -- Matthews, E.Taylor, Mortensen, Sewell, Robb
Hungary: Grosics (78 Geller) -- Buzansky, Lantos -- Bozsik, Lorant, Zakarias -- Budai, Kocsis, Hidegkuti, Puskas, Czibor
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Eng: Merrick -- Ramsey, Eckersley -- Wright, H.Johnston, Dickinson -- Matthews, E.Taylor, Mortensen, Sewell, Robb
Hungary: Grosics (78 Geller) -- Buzansky, Lantos -- Bozsik, Lorant, Zakarias -- Budai, Kocsis, Hidegkuti, Puskas, Czibor
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12 HOLLAND 2-3 CZECH REPUBLIC
19 June 2004, Aveiro Municipal, Aveiro, European Championship, group stage
Holland: van der Sar -- Bouma, Heitinga, Stam, van Bronckhorst -- van der Meyde (77 Reiziger), Seedorf (85 van der Vaart), Davids, Cocu -- van Nistelrooy, Robbem (58 Bosvelt)
Czechs: Cech -- Jankulovski, Ujfalusi, Jiranek, Grygera (25 Smicer) -- Poborsky, Galasek (62 Heinz), Rosicky, Nedved -- Koller (75 Rozenahl), Baros
The stunning 2004 Euro game.
Holland: van der Sar -- Bouma, Heitinga, Stam, van Bronckhorst -- van der Meyde (77 Reiziger), Seedorf (85 van der Vaart), Davids, Cocu -- van Nistelrooy, Robbem (58 Bosvelt)
Czechs: Cech -- Jankulovski, Ujfalusi, Jiranek, Grygera (25 Smicer) -- Poborsky, Galasek (62 Heinz), Rosicky, Nedved -- Koller (75 Rozenahl), Baros
The stunning 2004 Euro game.
11 ENGLAND 1-3 WEST GERMANY
29 April 1972, Wembley stadium, London, European Championship quarterfinal, first leg
Eng: Banks -- Madeley, R.Moore, Hunter, Hughes -- Bell, Ball, Hurst (57 Marsh), Peters -- Chivers, F.Lee
Ger: Maier -- Ho"ttges, Beckenbauer, Schwarzenbeck, Breitner -- Wimmer, Netzer, U.Hoeness -- Grabowski, G.Mu"ller, Held
Up until this game, Germany had never been able to beat England at Wembley. It didn’t look like they could pull it off this time, as Germany’s most important players, those from Bayern Munich, were going through a crisis, having lost 1-5 at Cologne, 0-3 at Duisburg and 0-2 at Rangers in the weeks before this game. Then quite a number of important players of other clubs were missing due to injury, like Berti Vogts, Jupp Heynckes and Karl-Heinz Schnellinger. Thus overall there were very little hopes in Germany regarding this tie with England. One can imagine the joy and bliss felt throughout Germany while watching Germany unexpectedly take England apart in their own sacred Wembley stadium.
Eng: Banks -- Madeley, R.Moore, Hunter, Hughes -- Bell, Ball, Hurst (57 Marsh), Peters -- Chivers, F.Lee
Ger: Maier -- Ho"ttges, Beckenbauer, Schwarzenbeck, Breitner -- Wimmer, Netzer, U.Hoeness -- Grabowski, G.Mu"ller, Held
Up until this game, Germany had never been able to beat England at Wembley. It didn’t look like they could pull it off this time, as Germany’s most important players, those from Bayern Munich, were going through a crisis, having lost 1-5 at Cologne, 0-3 at Duisburg and 0-2 at Rangers in the weeks before this game. Then quite a number of important players of other clubs were missing due to injury, like Berti Vogts, Jupp Heynckes and Karl-Heinz Schnellinger. Thus overall there were very little hopes in Germany regarding this tie with England. One can imagine the joy and bliss felt throughout Germany while watching Germany unexpectedly take England apart in their own sacred Wembley stadium.
10 MANCHESTER UNITED 2-1 BAYERN MUNICH
26 May 1999, Nou Camp, Barcelona, Champions League final
United: Schmeichel -- G.Neville, Johnson, Stam, Irwin -- Beckham, Butt, Scholes, Blomquist (67 Sheringham), Giggs -- Yorke, A.Cole (81 Solskjaer)
Bayern: Kahn -- Mattha"us (80 Fink) -- Babbel, Linke, Kuffour -- Basler (89 Salihamidzic), Effenberg, Jeremies, Tarnat -- Jancker, Zickler (71 Scholl)
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United: Schmeichel -- G.Neville, Johnson, Stam, Irwin -- Beckham, Butt, Scholes, Blomquist (67 Sheringham), Giggs -- Yorke, A.Cole (81 Solskjaer)
Bayern: Kahn -- Mattha"us (80 Fink) -- Babbel, Linke, Kuffour -- Basler (89 Salihamidzic), Effenberg, Jeremies, Tarnat -- Jancker, Zickler (71 Scholl)
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9 ITALY 3-2 BRAZIL
5 July 1982, Estadio Sarria, Barcelona, World Cup second round
Ita: Zoff -- Gentile, Scirea, Collovati (34 Bergomi), Cabrini -- Tardelli (75 Marini), Antognoni, Oriali, Conti -- Graziani, Rossi
Bra: Valdir Peres -- Leandro, Oscar, Luizinho, Junior -- Cerezo, Socrates, Falcao, Zico -- Serginho (69 Paulo Isidoro), Eder
High quality game, big hero Paolo Rossi, fallen superstars of Brazil.
Ita: Zoff -- Gentile, Scirea, Collovati (34 Bergomi), Cabrini -- Tardelli (75 Marini), Antognoni, Oriali, Conti -- Graziani, Rossi
Bra: Valdir Peres -- Leandro, Oscar, Luizinho, Junior -- Cerezo, Socrates, Falcao, Zico -- Serginho (69 Paulo Isidoro), Eder
High quality game, big hero Paolo Rossi, fallen superstars of Brazil.
8 REAL MADRID 7-3 EINTRACHT FRANKFURT
18 May 1960, Hampden Park, Glasgow, European Cup final
Real: Dominguez -- Marquitos, Pachin -- Vidal, Santamaria, Zarrago -- Canario, del Sol, di Ste'fano, Puskas, Gento
Eintracht: Loy -- Lutz, Hofer -- Weilba"cher, Eigenbrodt, Stinka -- Kress, Lindner, Stein, Pfaff, Meier
134,000 spectators watched in awe how Real Madrid took apart a talented Eintracht side that had beaten Rangers 12-4 on aggregate in the semi final. The greatest European Cup final of all? The compilers of this countdown don’t think so…
Real: Dominguez -- Marquitos, Pachin -- Vidal, Santamaria, Zarrago -- Canario, del Sol, di Ste'fano, Puskas, Gento
Eintracht: Loy -- Lutz, Hofer -- Weilba"cher, Eigenbrodt, Stinka -- Kress, Lindner, Stein, Pfaff, Meier
134,000 spectators watched in awe how Real Madrid took apart a talented Eintracht side that had beaten Rangers 12-4 on aggregate in the semi final. The greatest European Cup final of all? The compilers of this countdown don’t think so…
7 LIVERPOOL FC 5-4 (a.e.t.) DEPORTIVO ALAVES
16 May 2001, Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, UEFA Cup final
LFC: Westerveld -- Babbel, Henchoz (56 Smicer), Hyypia", Carragher -- Gerrard, Hamann, McAllister, Murphy -- Heskey (65 Fowler), Owen (79 Berger)
Alaves: Herrera -- Contra, Eggen (23 Ivan Alonso), Karmona, Geli -- Tomic, Desio, Tellez, Astudilo (46 Magno Mocelin) -- Cruyff, Javi Moreno (65 Pablo)
Remarkable score, considering that Liverpool had a very good defense that year, hardly ever conceding more than two goals. LFC were up 2-0 pretty fast and then possibly underestimated the Spaniards. They managed the equalizer in the 89th minute (4-4) and then even scored a goal in extra-time, which would have decided the game, but it was not given due to off-side. Then Alaves collected two sent-offs and Liverpool scored the golden 5-4 goal. In fact, it was Alaves that scored Liverpool’s goal. A heart-breaking own-goal!
LFC: Westerveld -- Babbel, Henchoz (56 Smicer), Hyypia", Carragher -- Gerrard, Hamann, McAllister, Murphy -- Heskey (65 Fowler), Owen (79 Berger)
Alaves: Herrera -- Contra, Eggen (23 Ivan Alonso), Karmona, Geli -- Tomic, Desio, Tellez, Astudilo (46 Magno Mocelin) -- Cruyff, Javi Moreno (65 Pablo)
Remarkable score, considering that Liverpool had a very good defense that year, hardly ever conceding more than two goals. LFC were up 2-0 pretty fast and then possibly underestimated the Spaniards. They managed the equalizer in the 89th minute (4-4) and then even scored a goal in extra-time, which would have decided the game, but it was not given due to off-side. Then Alaves collected two sent-offs and Liverpool scored the golden 5-4 goal. In fact, it was Alaves that scored Liverpool’s goal. A heart-breaking own-goal!
6 WEST GERMANY 3-2 HUNGARY
4 July 1954, Wankdorf-Stadion, Bern, World Cup final
Ger: Turek -- Posipal, Kohlmeyer -- Eckel, Liebrich, Mai -- Rahn, Morlock, O.Walter, F.Walter, Scha"fer
Hun: Grosics -- Lantos, Buzansky -- Bozsik, Lorant, Zakarias -- Czibor, Kocsis, Hidegkuti, Puskas, M.Toth
The most legendary game in German football history and one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
Ger: Turek -- Posipal, Kohlmeyer -- Eckel, Liebrich, Mai -- Rahn, Morlock, O.Walter, F.Walter, Scha"fer
Hun: Grosics -- Lantos, Buzansky -- Bozsik, Lorant, Zakarias -- Czibor, Kocsis, Hidegkuti, Puskas, M.Toth
The most legendary game in German football history and one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
5 BORUSSIA MO"NCHENGLADBACH 7-1 INTERNAZIONALE
20 October 1971, Bo"kelberg, Mo"nchengladbach, European Cup second round, first leg
B.M.G.: Kleff -- Vogts, L.Mu"ller, Sieloff, Bleidick -- Bonhof, Netzer (83 Wittkamp), Kulik -- Wimmer, Heynckes, Le Fevre
Inter: Vieri (46 Bordon) -- Oriali, Giubertoni, Burgnich, Facchetti -- Fabbian, Bedin, A.Mazzola, Corso -- Boninsegna (28 Ghio), Jair
A game not counted by UEFA due to a can thrown at Boninsegna by a Gladbach fan. If it had counted, it would have gone down as one of the greatest examples of offensive football crushing defensive football. Arguably the greatest performance by a German club side in a European game. The brilliant Gu"nter Netzer at the peak of his powers in command of a magnificently brilliant Mo"nchengladbach side. What a great game a European Cup final between Cruyff’s Ajax Amsterdam and Netzer’s Mo"nchengladbach could have been, but instead the catenaccio masters of Internazionale made it to the 1972 European Cup final where they were without a chance against Ajax. Mo"nchengladbach would have been a far more worthy opponent for Ajax and I’m pretty sure the two sides could have produced one of the finest spectacles of offensive football in the history of the sport. Too bad they never met.
B.M.G.: Kleff -- Vogts, L.Mu"ller, Sieloff, Bleidick -- Bonhof, Netzer (83 Wittkamp), Kulik -- Wimmer, Heynckes, Le Fevre
Inter: Vieri (46 Bordon) -- Oriali, Giubertoni, Burgnich, Facchetti -- Fabbian, Bedin, A.Mazzola, Corso -- Boninsegna (28 Ghio), Jair
A game not counted by UEFA due to a can thrown at Boninsegna by a Gladbach fan. If it had counted, it would have gone down as one of the greatest examples of offensive football crushing defensive football. Arguably the greatest performance by a German club side in a European game. The brilliant Gu"nter Netzer at the peak of his powers in command of a magnificently brilliant Mo"nchengladbach side. What a great game a European Cup final between Cruyff’s Ajax Amsterdam and Netzer’s Mo"nchengladbach could have been, but instead the catenaccio masters of Internazionale made it to the 1972 European Cup final where they were without a chance against Ajax. Mo"nchengladbach would have been a far more worthy opponent for Ajax and I’m pretty sure the two sides could have produced one of the finest spectacles of offensive football in the history of the sport. Too bad they never met.
4 FC SCHALKE 6-6 (a.e.t.) BAYERN MUNICH
2 May 1984, Parkstadion, Gelsenkirchen, German Cup semi final
S.04: Junghans -- Kruse, Dietz, M.Jakobs, Schipper -- Opitz (106 Berge), Dierssen, Thon, Abramczik (73 Clute-Simon) -- Stichler, K.Ta"uber
Bayern: Pfaff -- Beierlorzer, Augenthaler, Grobe (109 Kraus), Pflu"gler -- Du"rnberger (77 D.Hoeness), Lerby, Mathy, Nachtweih -- K.H.Rummenigge, M.Rummenigge
FC Schalke 04 was a second division side at the time of this legendary game. This game made young Olaf Thon an overnight sensation. This boy had just celebrated his 18th birthday the night before and would be the big star of this game, scoring not one, not two, but three goals against the overwhelming favorites from Munich. Just check the goal sequence to see what a brilliant match this was to be at:
S.04: Junghans -- Kruse, Dietz, M.Jakobs, Schipper -- Opitz (106 Berge), Dierssen, Thon, Abramczik (73 Clute-Simon) -- Stichler, K.Ta"uber
Bayern: Pfaff -- Beierlorzer, Augenthaler, Grobe (109 Kraus), Pflu"gler -- Du"rnberger (77 D.Hoeness), Lerby, Mathy, Nachtweih -- K.H.Rummenigge, M.Rummenigge
FC Schalke 04 was a second division side at the time of this legendary game. This game made young Olaf Thon an overnight sensation. This boy had just celebrated his 18th birthday the night before and would be the big star of this game, scoring not one, not two, but three goals against the overwhelming favorites from Munich. Just check the goal sequence to see what a brilliant match this was to be at:
0-1 K.H.Rummenigge 3
0-2 Mathy 12
1-2 Kruse 13
2-2 Thon 19
2-3 M.Rummenigge 20
3-3 Thon 61
4-3 Stichler 72
4-4 M.Rummenigge 80
4-5 D.Hoeness 112
5-5 Dietz 115
5-6 D.Hoeness 118
6-6 Thon 120
0-2 Mathy 12
1-2 Kruse 13
2-2 Thon 19
2-3 M.Rummenigge 20
3-3 Thon 61
4-3 Stichler 72
4-4 M.Rummenigge 80
4-5 D.Hoeness 112
5-5 Dietz 115
5-6 D.Hoeness 118
6-6 Thon 120
What an utterly amazing game this was in front of 70,000 boiling spectators (it is available on tape for anyone interested). The tie had to be repeated, this time in Munich, Bayern won 3-2.
3 ITALY 4-3 (a.e.t.) WEST GERMANY
17 June 1970, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, World Cup semi final
Ita: Albertosi -- Burgnich, Cera, Rosato (91 Poletti), Bertini, Facchetti -- Domenghini, de Sisti, A.Mazzola (46 Rivera) -- Boninsegna, Riva
Ger: Maier -- Vogts, Schnellinger, Schulz, Patzke (66 Held) -- Seeler, Beckenbauer, Overath -- Grabowski, G.Mu"ller, Lo"hr (52 Libuda)
I assume most everyone checking out this thread has seen this game anyway, so no need for me write anything.
Ita: Albertosi -- Burgnich, Cera, Rosato (91 Poletti), Bertini, Facchetti -- Domenghini, de Sisti, A.Mazzola (46 Rivera) -- Boninsegna, Riva
Ger: Maier -- Vogts, Schnellinger, Schulz, Patzke (66 Held) -- Seeler, Beckenbauer, Overath -- Grabowski, G.Mu"ller, Lo"hr (52 Libuda)
I assume most everyone checking out this thread has seen this game anyway, so no need for me write anything.
2 LIVERPOOL FC 3-3 (a.e.t.) AC MILAN
25 May 2005, Atatu"rk Stadium, Istanbul, Champions League Final
LFC: Dudek -- Finnan (46 Hamann), Traore, Hyypia", Carragher -- Riise, Gerrard, Luis Garcia, Xabi Alonso -- Kewell (23 Smicer), Baros (85 Cisse')
Milan: Dida -- Cafu', Stam, Nesta, Maldini -- Seedorf (85 Serginho), Gattuso (112 Rui Costa), Pirlo, Kaka' -- Shevchenko, Crespo (85 Tomasson)
Still fresh in everyone’s memory I guess?
LFC: Dudek -- Finnan (46 Hamann), Traore, Hyypia", Carragher -- Riise, Gerrard, Luis Garcia, Xabi Alonso -- Kewell (23 Smicer), Baros (85 Cisse')
Milan: Dida -- Cafu', Stam, Nesta, Maldini -- Seedorf (85 Serginho), Gattuso (112 Rui Costa), Pirlo, Kaka' -- Shevchenko, Crespo (85 Tomasson)
Still fresh in everyone’s memory I guess?
1 BAYER UERDINGEN 7-3 DYNAMO DRESDEN
19 March 1986, Grotenburg Kampfbahn, Krefeld, Cup Winners' Cup quarterfinal, second leg
Uerd.: Vollack - Herget - Da"mgen, W Funkel - Buttgereit, Bommer, Feilzer, F Funkel, Raschid (52 Klinger) - Gudmundsson (72 Loontiens), Scha"fer
Dynamo: Jakubowski (46 Ramme) - Do"rner - Trautmann, Doschner - Minge, Ha"fner, Stubner, M Sammer (28 Gu"tschow), Pilz - Kirsten, Lippmann
So here it is, the number one game of all time, according to "11 Freunde". Bayer Uerdingen won the German Cup in a 1985 upset against Bayern Munich. Here they were facing East German Cup winners Dynamo Dresden. Uerdingen had lost the first leg 0-2 at Dresden. At half-time of the second leg, Dynamo was up 3-1, or 5-1 on aggregate. Uerdingen now only needed to score five goals in the second 45 minutes to advance to the semi final. There were no signs early in the second half that such a miracle was about to happen. After one hour, the aggr. score was still 1-5. But then Bayer Uerdingen exploded. What followed were the greatest 30 minutes of all time? Maybe!
0-1 Minge 1
1-1 W Funkel 13
1-2 Lippmann 36
1-3 Bommer 41 own goal
2-3 W Funkel 58 penalty
3-3 Minge 62 own goal
4-3 Scha"fer 66
5-3 Klinger 78
6-3 W Funkel 81 penalty
7-3 Scha"fer 86
Uerd.: Vollack - Herget - Da"mgen, W Funkel - Buttgereit, Bommer, Feilzer, F Funkel, Raschid (52 Klinger) - Gudmundsson (72 Loontiens), Scha"fer
Dynamo: Jakubowski (46 Ramme) - Do"rner - Trautmann, Doschner - Minge, Ha"fner, Stubner, M Sammer (28 Gu"tschow), Pilz - Kirsten, Lippmann
So here it is, the number one game of all time, according to "11 Freunde". Bayer Uerdingen won the German Cup in a 1985 upset against Bayern Munich. Here they were facing East German Cup winners Dynamo Dresden. Uerdingen had lost the first leg 0-2 at Dresden. At half-time of the second leg, Dynamo was up 3-1, or 5-1 on aggregate. Uerdingen now only needed to score five goals in the second 45 minutes to advance to the semi final. There were no signs early in the second half that such a miracle was about to happen. After one hour, the aggr. score was still 1-5. But then Bayer Uerdingen exploded. What followed were the greatest 30 minutes of all time? Maybe!
0-1 Minge 1
1-1 W Funkel 13
1-2 Lippmann 36
1-3 Bommer 41 own goal
2-3 W Funkel 58 penalty
3-3 Minge 62 own goal
4-3 Scha"fer 66
5-3 Klinger 78
6-3 W Funkel 81 penalty
7-3 Scha"fer 86
