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title: "Liverpool fans celebrate one of the great forgotten goals in Reds history"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Articles"
published: "2020-03-24T19:00:00Z"
modified: "2020-03-24T19:00:00Z"
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# Liverpool fans celebrate one of the great forgotten goals in Reds history

A number of Liverpool supporters have been remembering Vladimir Smicer’s late winner against Chelsea, on the 18th anniversary of the goal.

The former Reds midfielder was an effective figure at Anfield during the 2000s, providing industry and versatility.

Smicer famously won the 2005 Champions League with Liverpool, not only scoring in the final against AC Milan, but also converting his penalty in the shootout.

One of the Czech’s greatest contributions in a Reds shirt came at home to Chelsea back in the 2001/02 season, however.

Gerard Houllier’s side knew a win over the Blues would take them to the top of the Premier League on March 24th, 2002.

With the game goalless heading into injury time, Smicer brilliantly volleyed home from Emile Heskey’s cross, sending Anfield wild in the process.

> "Vladimir Smiccceerrrrrrrrrrr" 💥
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> Late, late drama at Anfield [#OnThisDay](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnThisDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) in 2002… [pic.twitter.com/9WQzOnOTsT](https://t.co/9WQzOnOTsT)
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> — Liverpool FC (@LFC) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1242402025364770816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

At the time, it felt as though Liverpool were heading towards title glory, only to fall short behind Arsenal in the end.

These Liverpool fans have been reacting to the goal on Twitter.

> An absolute belter from [@VladiSmicer11](https://twitter.com/VladiSmicer11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
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> — GERRARDINHO ® Matt A 🏆PL CHAMP19NS🏆 🇺🇦 (@GerrardinhoNo8) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/GerrardinhoNo8/status/1242405605165367298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> That wasn’t the only time the commentator yelled his name….Istanbul 😉
>
> — ؘ (@Sxlahhh) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/Sxlahhh/status/1242402327451107328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/eantonon/status/1242403274205982725?s=20

> Was at this game, and after the final whistle, myself and the lads were laughing at all the idiots that had started to leave with 10mins to go. Before and after this game, I always tell people to only leave after the final whistle!
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> — Kieran Higginbotham (@jasperlfc) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/jasperlfc/status/1242412070647316480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I was at this game, perfectly positioned in the Anfield Road stand as it went in. Brilliant. 😁
>
> — Johnmcm67 (@johnmcm67) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/johnmcm67/status/1242375998219472896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/footballroompod/status/1242384913233596417?s=20

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