2001 UEFA Cup final
Appearance
The 2001 UEFA Cup Final took place at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund on May 16, 2001. The match was between Liverpool F.C of England and Deportivo Alavés of Spain. Liverpool won their third UEFA Cup by defeating Alavés 5-4 in extra time with a Golden Goal, which was also an own goal. The final was dramatic with Alaves coming from behind 3 times to level the match with their 4th goal coming in the 88th minute. Liverpool were the eventual winners when Geli headed a Gary McAllister free kick into his own goal to give Liverpool their first European trophy in 17 years.
Match details
Liverpool | 5–4 | Deportivo Alavés |
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Markus Babbel 6' Steven Gerrard 15' Gary McAllister p 40' Robbie Fowler 70' Delfi Geli OG 115' |
Ivan Alonso 26' Javi Moreno 46', 50 Jordi Cruyff 88' |