As Liverpool fans, we all have our own memories of the team's most significant victories, but do you remember your favorite referee? Well, it turns out that Liverpool has had some interesting moments with its referees throughout history.
In 1968, when Liverpool was playing against Manchester United at Anfield, the match ended in a draw after extra time. However, one incident during the game caused controversy - a foul committed by a Liverpool player on a United player. The referee, however, did not show any yellow card or red card, which led to much debate among fans and media.
Another memorable moment for Liverpool occurred in 2005, when they faced Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. In the final minutes of the match, Liverpool defender John Arne Riise scored a late goal to win the match. However, the goal was controversial as it appeared to be offside. This led to heated discussions between the referee and the players, who felt that the decision was unfair.
The refereeing controversy didn't end there; in 2017, Liverpool played against Manchester City in the Premier League. During the match, Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard received a straight red card for a challenge on Yaya Toure. The referee gave the penalty kick and then awarded a free-kick, leading to much criticism from the fans and the media.
Finally, in 2019, Liverpool played against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League semi-final. In the second leg of the match, Liverpool's star player Mohamed Salah scored a stunning goal in injury time to send the match into extra time. However, in the extra time, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker saved a penalty shot from Eden Hazard, which led to much celebration from the fans.
Overall, Liverpool's refereeing history is full of controversies and heated discussions. While some fans may argue that the referee made mistakes, others may disagree and think that the decisions were fair. Regardless of the outcome, these incidents highlight the importance of having a good referee in football matches.