The goalkeeper famously spilled Pedro Mendes’s long-range shot in that clash 15 years ago and replays showed the ball had clearly crossed the line.
Despite that, the officials on the night didn’t award the goal and the Northern Irishman’s error ultimately went unpunished, as the game ended 0-0.
Carroll is the latest guest on our UTD Podcast series and, during a brilliant episode, co-host David May is keen to dissect the 42-year-old's memories of the incident.
“I remember it really well,”
reflects Roy.
“It was one of those idiot moments of a goalkeeper who, you’re running back and it’s an easy ball to catch, but I’m looking to throw the ball out to Gary Neville instead of keeping my eye on the ball as it’s come into my chest.