“It was probably the quickest five metres I have ever run”

Posted by Ron in Alonso | 2 comments

May 25, 2005, a night that will live in the memories of all Liverpool fans as we won our 5th European Cup in Istanbul by beating AC Milan on penalties. One of the star players that night was Xabi Alonso as he scored the crucial third goal for Liverpool to make it 3-3. One can only imagine what was going through his mind as he stepped up to take the penalty. Although Alonso missed the penalty he was quick to follow up on the rebound and tuck it away. All too often players give up after they have missed a penalty but not Xabi. He has described that moment as the quickest five metres he has ever run.

“Look at the pictures and my face tells everything before taking that penalty. The responsibility, the tense look. It was more than nerves, it was about the responsibility. It was one of the biggest moments of my career. I missed it but got the reward and it was probably the quickest five metres I have ever run.

“It was unbelievable afterwards. After so many years, bringing Liverpool back to where they deserved to be – you could see the faces and the happiness of the people around Liverpool and wherever we went. Sharing those moments with them was fantastic and totally unforgettable.

“It is a final in the memory of all football supporters. They have it in their mind, it was the greatest comeback ever, so wherever I go they have that memory.”

Follow us on twitter @ourkop or like us on Facebook

OurKop.com is recruiting columnists. For further info contact the site editor at ron@ourkop.com

Related Posts:

Xabi Alonso to go to Juventus?

Alonso deal to Juventus almost done

Gerrard injury forces Alonso to stay

All roads lead to Liverpool