Liverpool force extra-time

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Liverpool forced the 50th European Cup Final into extra-time after a sensational comeback from 3-0 down at half-time.

Paolo Maldini and a double from Hernan Crespo put Milan in control, before Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez carried out a major reshuffle of his side at the break.

It worked, as Liverpool hit back with three goals in an amazing six-minute spell.

Steven Gerrard started the revival, Vladimir Smicer drove home the second goal before Xabi Alonso smashed home the equaliser with a rebound after his penalty had been saved.