Nemu artikel dari Sky Sports. Kayaknya yang buat lagi euforia karena Arsenal
abis nyungsepin Milan.
Top 10 Brit Euro Away Performance
In the light of Arsenal's San Siro heroics, James Dall looks at 10 memorable
British away-leg performances in European competition.
2008: Milan 0 Arsenal 2
The Gunners surpassed their Real Madrid heroics - a 1-0 success at the
Bernabeu in 2006 - with a breathtaking display to knock out the UEFA Champions
League holders. An admirable performance that oozed style and the vigour of
youth saw Arsene Wenger's men become the first English side to defeat Milan at
the San Siro. Cesc Fabregas broke the deadlock in the 84th minute with
long-range daisy-cutter, before Emmanuel Adebayor added gloss to a gloriously,
polished performance.
2007: Barcelona 1 Liverpool 2
Champions League messiah Rafa Benitez guided Liverpool to their second Camp
Nou success - their first was in 1976 when they made history with a 1-0
triumph. The Reds' two priceless away goals came after Deco had put Barca ahead
with a header. Craig Bellamy got the equaliser after an inexplicable
goalkeeping error from Victor Valdes - cue the Welshman's classic golf-swing
celebration. And John Arne Riise - Bellamy's partner in crime - fired in the
second to silence the Camp Nou.
2003: Internazionale 1 Arsenal 5
Inter were left devastated and stunned at the San Siro as Wenger's side ran
riot, thumping five past the exposed Francesco Toldo. Thierry Henry got the
ball rolling with a typically slick Arsenal move before the home side hit back
courtesy of Christian Vieri's deflected strike. But The Gunners were not
disheartened, and they went on to rip shreds in a surprisingly wobbly Inter
defence, with Freddie Ljungberg, Henry, Edu and Robert Pires on target to make
it a splendid evening to be a Gunner.
2001: Anderlecht 1 Leeds 4
Leeds smashed Anderlecht's outstanding home record - they had won 21 straight
games, as well as their last nine in Europe - to smithereens as David O'Leary's
men stuck four past the Belgian Champions. To put it simply, Leeds demolished
their opponents, with Alan Smith (two) and Mark Viduka firing the visitors in
front before Anderlecht hit a consolation. But The Whites were not finished;
and Ian Harte pummelled in a penalty to secure his side's place in the last
eight of the Champions League. Sky Sports commentator Alan Mullery even
described it as the best ever performance by an English side away in Europe.
1999: Juventus 2 Manchester United 3
A dramatic and inspiring comeback set United on their way to claim European
Cup glory in 1999. With the tie delicately poised after a 1-1 draw at Old
Trafford, The Red Devils' European dream appeared to be over when Filippo
Inzaghi hit a four-minute brace. But - renowned for their never say die
attitude - Sir Alex Ferguson's men hit back, first through Roy Keane and then
Dwight Yorke, before the break. Andy Cole then completed a glorious turnaround
- outrageous entertainment.
1993: Bayern Munich 1 Norwich 2
Norwich remain the only British side to have defeated Bayern at the
Olympiastadion; and for that they deserve hearty applause. Few gave The
Canaries a prayer as they readied themselves for a monumental fixture in
Germany. But the doubters were silenced when Jeremy Goss hit a quite brilliant
volley past Raimond Aumann. Another shock was in store, though, as Mark Bowen's
header doubled the away side's lead. Bayern did get themselves on the
scoresheet, but that meant little as Norwich held on to deservedly revel in
their achievement. There is nothing quite like an upset, is there?
1987: Barcelona 1 Dundee United 2
Dundee United repeated their 1966 heroics to maintain their 100 per cent
competitive record against the Spanish giants with a fourth triumph. Ramon
Maria Caldere did hand the home side the lead when he struck home after Dundee
failed to deal with a corner. Jim McLean's side rallied, though, and sent the
pocket of travelling support bananas when John Clark headed in off the bar. And
Iain Ferguson filled Dundee hearts with further delirium when he nodded home
from close range to complete a wonderful comeback.
1981: Dinamo Tbilisi 0 West Ham 1
While The Hammers' Cup Winners' Cup success in Georgia was not enough to take
them through to the semi-finals, the result on its own was highly impressive.
Furthermore, this fixture is an unorthodox choice, meaning it is bound to spark
debate - which is largely healthy. Anyway, Second Division West Ham were drawn
against Dinamo Tbilisi during a time when their opponents were at the height of
their powers; running riot in their domestic league and eventually lifting the
Cup Winners' Cup. Stuart Pearson struck the only goal of the game with three
minutes remaining to ensure West Ham departed the competition with their heads
held high. Promotion to the First Division duly followed.
1975: Barcelona 1 Leeds 1
After claiming a 2-1 triumph at Elland Road, the second leg in Spain had all
the makings of a tense affair. And that it was, as Leeds snuck past the Spanish
giants 3-2 on aggregate. Peter Lorimer struck early on for the visitors to ease
some of the jangling nerves, however Clares levelled before Gordon McQueen was
dismissed to set up an anxious ending to the encounter. But The Whites held on,
with their anxiety transforming into sheer joy as they booked their place in
their first European Cup Final.
1966: Benfica 1 Manchester United 5
We're going way, way back now. A famous year for English football, what with
the small matter of World Cup glory, but revelling in that one-time success is
for another time. United's second top 10 entry - the 1968 six-goal thriller
versus Real narrowly missed out - comes courtesy of the 5-1 walloping of
Benfica. The Portuguese outfit had not lost at home in seven seasons of
European action prior to locking horns with Sir Matt Busby's men. It was an
evening on which George Best - the 'fifth Beatle' - he demonstrated his magic
with a brilliant brace. No more words can describe that man's grace or United's
display.
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