The 2005 UEFA Champions League Final Quiz

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The 2005 UEFA Champions League Final Quiz - Quiz

This is one of the most epic match and Champions League final in history. Liverpool's epic comeback deserves more recognition. So, let this quiz show how well you know the match.

Questions and Answers

1.

Who eventually won the competition?
- A.
  
  Liverpool
- B.
  
  Milan
- C.
  
  It was a draw
- D.
  
  I don't know
Correct Answer
A. Liverpool

Explanation
Liverpool eventually won the competition.

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2.

How did they win?
- A.
  
  Match aggregate
- B.
  
  Penalties
- C.
  
  Standard win
- D.
  
  Other club was disqualified
Correct Answer
B. Penalties

Explanation
The team won the match through penalties. This means that after the regular playing time and extra time, the match ended in a draw, so penalties were taken to determine the winner. The team that scored more penalties than their opponents was declared the winner of the match.

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3.

What was the penalty score?
- A.
  
  2—3
- B.
  
  3—4
- C.
  
  4—3
- D.
  
  3—2
Correct Answer
A. 2—3

Explanation
The penalty score was 2—3, indicating that one team scored 2 penalties while the opposing team scored 3 penalties.

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4.

What was the half-time score?
- A.
  
  0—3
- B.
  
  0—2
- C.
  
  2—0
- D.
  
  3—0
Correct Answer
D. 3—0

Explanation
The half-time score was 3—0, indicating that one team had scored three goals while the other team had not scored any.

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5.

Who was the Man of the Match?
- A.
  
  Xabi Alonso
- B.
  
  Paolo Maldini
- C.
  
  Steven Gerrard
- D.
  
  Harry Kewell
Correct Answer
C. Steven Gerrard

Explanation
Steven Gerrard was chosen as the Man of the Match.

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6.

Which formation did Liverpool start with?
- A.
  
  4—5—1
- B.
  
  4—4—2
- C.
  
  4—4—1—1
- D.
  
  4—3—3
Correct Answer
C. 4—4—1—1

Explanation
Liverpool started the match with a 4-4-1-1 formation. This formation consists of four defenders, four midfielders, one attacking midfielder, and one striker. The use of this formation suggests that Liverpool wanted to have a solid defensive structure with a compact midfield, while also having an attacking midfielder close to the striker to create scoring opportunities.

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7.

Which club won the toss?
- A.
  
  Liverpool
- B.
  
  Milan
- C.
  
  I don't know
- D.
  
  None of them
Correct Answer
A. Liverpool

Explanation
Liverpool won the toss.

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8.

Within how many minute(s) did Milan score their first goal?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  25
Correct Answer
A. 1

Explanation
Milan scored their first goal within 1 minute.

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9.

Who did Liverpool substitute at the start of the second half?
- A.
  
  Steve Finnan
- B.
  
  Dietmar Hamann
- C.
  
  Steven Gerrard
- D.
  
  Xabi Alonso
Correct Answer
A. Steve Finnan

Explanation
Liverpool substituted Steve Finnan at the start of the second half.

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10.

At the group stage, Liverpool came second behind which club?
- A.
  
  Bayer Leverkusen
- B.
  
  Chelsea
- C.
  
  Juventus
- D.
  
  AS Monaco
Correct Answer
D. AS Monaco

Explanation
Liverpool came second behind AS Monaco at the group stage.

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