At Maine Road, the Reds' fans were stunned into disbelief after their team conceded. A thunderous roar from the home supporters drowned out the silence of the traveling Kop.
Manchester City 2 – 1 Liverpool.
"Just 90 seconds left! Just 90 seconds!" Mourinho shouted from the touchline, his voice almost breaking as he urged his players to hold their ground.
Cannavaro barked instructions at the back, arms outstretched to keep the line tight. Makélélé dropped even deeper, sweeping up every loose ball like a man possessed. Nakata, still burning with the fire of his wonder goal, kept pointing to the flanks, telling Henry and Pires to retreat.
The Liverpool bench, meanwhile, was chaos. Roy Evans screamed for urgency, urging his midfield to push forward. Steve McManaman and Michael Owen lurked dangerously, sniffing for one last chance.
