Liverpool 4–0 Roma (1984 European Cup Semi-Final)

Lore & Background

Liverpool's opponents in the semi-final were Romanian champions Dinamo București. An ill-tempered first leg, which saw Liverpool captain Graeme Souness break the jaw of Dinamo midfielder Lică Movilă, was won 1–0 by Liverpool. The second leg at the Stadionul 23 August was won 2–1 by Liverpool after two goals from Ian Rush. Liverpool won the tie 3–1 on aggregate to progress to their fourth European Cup final.

In Their Own Story

The first leg at Anfield was an ill-tempered affair. Liverpool captain Graeme Souness broke the jaw of Dinamo midfielder Lică Movilă during the match. Liverpool won the first leg 1–0. The second leg was played at the Stadionul 23 August in Bucharest. Liverpool won the match 2–1, with Ian Rush scoring both goals. The 2–1 victory gave Liverpool a 3–1 aggregate win, sending them to their fourth European Cup final.

Did You Know?

• Liverpool captain Graeme Souness broke the jaw of Dinamo midfielder Lică Movilă during the first leg.
• Ian Rush scored both goals for Liverpool in the 2–1 second leg victory at the Stadionul 23 August.
• The tie was played over two legs, with one match at each team's home ground.
• Liverpool won the tie 3–1 on aggregate to reach their fourth European Cup final.