When the misfortunate Delfi Geli glanced a Gary McAllister free-kick into his own net in the 117th minute of the 2001 UEFA Cup final between Alaves and Liverpool, the Reds’ 62nd game of a gruelling season was done.
The own goal was a Golden Goal, with Gerard Houllier’s side the beneficiaries of a short-lived rule introduced to periods of extra-time that instantly confirmed the team who scored first the winners of the tie.
But not everyone in the Liverpool camp at the Westfalenstadion realised the match was over and that the third trophy of their historic campaign was now guaranteed.