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Alex Waite·22 April 2025
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Alex Waite·22 April 2025
Liverpool's 2005/06 side was full of technical genius, with Xabi Alonso, Steven Gerrard and Luis GarcĂa often displaying moments of brilliance in an extremely talented midfield.
All were more than capable match winners - a quality that GarcĂa showcased to full effect in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.
John Arne Riise caught out Petr Äech with a well-taken free-kick to open the scoring before GarcĂa raced past Claude MakĂ©lĂ©lĂ© and John Terry to fire in a decisive Liverpool second.
Although Chelsea pulled a late goal back, GarcĂa's heroics booked Liverpool's spot in the 2006 cup final against West Ham, which the Reds won on penalties after a captivating 3-3 draw.
đž PAUL ELLIS - 2006 AFP
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