We relive the greatest football matches of all time that we’ve either watched or played in including Liverpool 0-2 Celtic, Rangers 2-1 Leeds and Scotland 1-0 France. SUBSCRIBE: @PLZSoccer Liverpool 0-2 Celtic: “John Hartson hit a raker at Anfield—that was absolutely unbelievable.” “The general consensus was that Liverpool had managed to draw at Celtic Park and Celtic were going to get pumped.” Celtic’s 2-0 victory at Anfield remains a standout moment in European football. John Hartson’s thunderous strike—a raker—sealed a win that defied expectations. Coming off a draw at Celtic Park, the consensus was that Liverpool would overpower Celtic in the return leg. Instead, Celtic delivered an incredible performance. Rangers 2-1 Leeds (Ellen Road): “Leeds were going to wipe the floor with Rangers, and Rangers defeated them at Ellen Road—they were absolutely magnificent.” Rangers’ victory at Ellen Road stunned the footballing world. Leeds, expected to dominate, were outclassed as Rangers turned in a magnificent performance, cementing the match as one of their most memorable victories. Champions League Final: Manchester United 0-2 Barcelona (Rome): “Messi was just on another planet, and Ronaldo was on the pitch trying to single-handedly do things rather than the team effort Barcelona provided.” Barcelona’s triumph over Manchester United in Rome showcased the Catalan side at their very best. Lionel Messi was unstoppable, delivering a masterclass that left Ronaldo and the Man United squad chasing shadows. Motherwell 6-6 Hibernian: “Ukhit hit an absolute raker into the roof of the net to make it 6-6.” “Colin Nish scored a hat trick in that game, and Hibernian’s front three were all attack and no defence—not surprising it finished six each.” The Motherwell 6-6 Hibernian draw is one of the wildest games in Scottish football history. Colin Nish’s hat trick and an unforgettable raker to equalize at 6-6 underscored the frenetic pace and attacking chaos of the game. Scotland 0-1 France: “France 0 Scotland 1 —almost certainly the moment when my voice broke! James McFadden’s strike was another raker.” Scotland’s iconic victory in Paris was defined by James McFadden’s stunning strike. The long-range effort was a raker that silenced the French crowd and sparked joy for the travelling Scottish fans. Bayern Munich 2-1 Raith Rovers: “Daniel Lennon scored the goal for Wraith Rovers to give them a halftime lead.” “Looking up at the Olympic Stadium scoreboard, it read: Bayern Munich 0, Wraith Rovers 1—you just don’t see that every day.” Brazil 4-1 Scotland: “We played against the greatest Brazilian side never to win a World Cup. The team, featuring legends like Socrates, Zico, and Eder, was absolutely top class.” Facing what many regard as the greatest Brazilian team never to win a World Cup, Scotland battled valiantly but were overpowered by a side featuring legends like Socrates, Zico, and Eder. Hibernian 3-2 Rangers (Scottish Cup Final 2016): “One of the best games—Hibernian beating Rangers in the Cup Final 2016.” Hibernian’s dramatic victory over Rangers in the 2016 Scottish Cup Final was a game for the ages. A late surge secured the win, ending Hibernian’s 114-year wait for the trophy. Hearts 4-4 Hibernian: “We were 4-2 up with two minutes to go, and it finished 4-4—a proper derby thriller.” This Edinburgh derby was a breathtaking spectacle. Hearts led 4-2 with two minutes to go, only for Hibernian to stage a remarkable comeback. Celtic 1-0 Barcelona: “Alan Thompson scored the winner, and I remember a bit of fighting at halftime involving Rab Douglas—it was a great game.” Celtic’s narrow victory over Barcelona was a testament to determination and grit including a fiery halftime exchange involving Rab Douglas. David Cooper’s Goal (Drybrough Cup Final): “David Cooper whipped it over three players, caught it on his chest, side-footed it into the back of the net, and walked away like it was a five-a-side game.” Liverpool 3-3 AC Milan (Champions League Final, Istanbul 2005): “The most dramatic finish to a game I’ve ever seen. Jersey Dudek’s save from Shevchenko was just incredible.” Bayern Munich 1-0 St. Etienne (European Cup Final, 1976): “Roth scored the winner, and it wasn’t a classic, but it was memorable.” Highlights: 00:00 The greatest football matches of all time 00:52 Liverpool 0-1 Celtic 01:36 Manchester United 0-2 Barcelona & Motherwell 6-6 Hibernian 02:06 France 0-1 Scotland & Bayern Munich 2-1 Raith Rovers 02:58 Brazil 4-1 Scotland 04:07 Motherwell 6-6 Hibernian & Hearts 4-4 Hibernian 05:11 Celtic 1-0 Barcelona 05:55 David Cooper’s Goal (Drybrough Cup Final) 06:35 Netherlands 3-2 Australia 08:05 Liverpool 3-3 AC Milan (Champions League Final 2005) 10:04 Bayern Munich 1-0 St. Etienne (European Cup Final, 1976) #football #soccer #scottishfootball #celticfc #rangersfc
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