UEFA Super Cup- Part Six (Liverpool vs. Anderlecht, 1978)

The sixth edition of the UEFA Super Cup took place in the Fall of 1978, between the winner of the Champions Cup, Liverpool and the winners of the Cup Winners Cup, Anderlecht.

The English side Liverpool were the defending Super Cup Champions and had won their second straight Champions Cup after defeating Belgian side Club Brugge (1-0) at Wembley on May 10^th, 1978.

They were continuing a dynasty at the top level following UEFA Cup wins in 1973 and 1976 and the Champions Cup in 1977.

The English contingent of Clemence, Neal, Smith, Thompson, Alan and Ray Kennedy, Case, McDermott were complemented with the Scottish trio of Dalglish, Souness and Hansen

The Belgian side Anderlecht were also having their greatest era on the European Stage. They had just won their second Cup Winners Cup in three years on May 3^rd, 1978 at Paris by defeating Austria’s FK Austria Vienna (4-0).

The side contained a mix of Belgian and Dutch Internationals.

The Belgians included the likes of Ludo Coeck, Van der Elst and Vercauteren.

The Dutch stars included Rensenbrink, Haan and Geels, to name a few,

Anderlecht had won this trophy just two years prior by defeating the mighty Bayern Munich.

It was hard to pick favorites between two of the greatest teams of the decade.

The first leg was played on December 4^th, 1978 at Brussels’ Emile Versé Stadium.

For Liverpool, their veteran Captain Emlyn Hughes was not a regular by this time. He nevertheless started as Phil Thompson was injured.

As the home team, Anderlecht were intent on attacking to build up a margin. They took the lead through a header by Vercauteren in the 17^th minute after a fine cross from the right side from Resenebrink.

Just ten minutes later, Jimmy Case leveled the score from a long-range shot.

Anderlecht continued attacking and were rewarded in the 38^th minute, when Van der Elst struck home another cross from the right side.

With just minutes remaining, Rensenbrink struck a decisive third goal to make the Belgians’ cushion stronger for the second leg.

Liverpool Manager Bob Paisley was very critical of his team's performance, he said, “We threw it away, our attitude was wrong and we were careless. Anderlecht are a great team going forward, but we never attacked them as we should. Our approach seems to have gone a bit wrong and we've lost our scoring touch where earlier in the season our finishing was great."

A two-goal margin was not beyond Liverpool and there was a lot to play for in the second leg despite Anderlecht’s dominance.

Photo From: Official Match Programme, Liverpool v Anderlecht, 1978

(December 4, 1978, UEFA Super Cup, Anderlecht 3- Liverpool 1)

Photo From: Official Match Programme, Liverpool v Anderlecht, 1978

(December 4, 1978, UEFA Super Cup, Anderlecht 3- Liverpool 1)

Photo From: Official Match Programme, Liverpool v Anderlecht, 1978

(December 4, 1978, UEFA Super Cup, Anderlecht 3- Liverpool 1)

Photo From: France Football, Issue 1888, June 15, 1982

(Károly Palotai)

The Second Leg took place at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium on December 19^th, 1978.

Liverpool made a few changes from the first leg. Starting goalkeeper Ray Clemence had been injured in training. Steve Ogrizovic would deputize for him in goal.

Phil Thompson was back in the squad with Alan Kennedy making way. In attack, David Fairclough started ahead of David Johnson.

Anderlecht made two changes to their own squad.

Gilbert van Binst and Matty van Toom started ahead of Broos and Benny Nielsen.

The conditions for this return leg were farcical, as the pitch was frosty and a fog covered the entire ground.

The conditions forced the match to start 15 minutes late. Not that it made a difference as no one in the stands could see the action on the field.

Liverpool attacked from the start, as they had to make up a deficit.

They took the lead in the 13^th minute, when Emlyn Hughes knocked in a rebound after De Bree had parried Jimmy Case’s shot.

It was reported that after Liverpool’s goal, the fans chanted, "Oggy, Oggy (Ogrizovic) tell us who scored", since they could not see the action on the field.

Liverpool continued to dominate with Souness and McDermott controlling the midfield.

At halftime, Anderlecht replaced the injured Geels with Martens.

The Belgians started attacking after halftime and started creating chances.

They tied the match in the 71^st minute through Van der Elst. This more or less sealed the tie as Liverpool had to score twice more in twenty minutes just to force overtime.

Liverpool did manage to score just before the end through Fairclough but to no avail. Despite Liverpool’s (2-1) win. Anderlecht won the tie (4-3) on aggregate to win their second UEFA Super Cup in three seasons.

Photo From: Official Match Programme, Liverpool v Anderlecht, 1978

(December 19, 1978, UEFA Super Cup, Liverpool 2-Anderlecht)

Photo From: Gazet van Antwerpen, December 20, 1978

(December 19, 1978, UEFA Super Cup, Liverpool 2-Anderlecht)

Photo From: France Football, Issue 1888, June 15, 1982

(Nicolae Rainea)

Following the match, Referee Nicolae Rainea justified his decision to play by stating, “When I went out there before kick-off I decided I could see well enough and so I decided to play. I am afraid many spectators would not get a very clear view but there was no time I had any thoughts of abandoning the game.".

In contrast Liverpool Manager Bob Paisley was very critical of Rainea’s decision to allow the match to go on, Paisley said, “You can't play football in conditions like that, it's ridiculous.”

He suggested the competition should be played in April with better weather. 

He added, "I think a match like this, between two leading team should be played in better weather, say in April. I know it's difficult, but it's farcical when good players like these have to slither about in fog and can't see each other….It was farcical playing the game in such conditions. There is no way an important game should have been played tonight….My main concern was that somebody might get hurt. Luckily nobody did. I wanted to play this match in April when it would have been a real decider between the winners of the two big European Cups. Then we would have had 40,000 here and they would have seen a good spectacle.”

Paisley’s desire in April was wishful thinking at best as the Semifinals of the European Cup Competitions regularly took place in that month.

The scheduling of this competition would be a point of contention for the upcoming decades.

December 4, 1978

Royale sporting Club Anderlechtois (Belgium) 3-Liverpool Football Club (England) 1

UEFA Super Cup- First Leg

Venue: Brussels- Emile Versé Stadium

Attendance: 35,000

Referee: Karoly Palotai (Hungary)

Goalscorers:

(Anderlecht): Franky Vercauteren 17, François Van der Elst 38. Rob Rensenbrink 87

 (Liverpool): Jimmy Case 27

Summary of goals:

1:0 (17th minute, Anderlecht): Rensenbrink’s cross from the right side was headed in by Vercauteren.

1:1 (27th minute, Liverpool): Jimmy Case scored from a long shot from outside the box.

2:1 (38th minute, Anderlecht): A loose ball in the air was one timed volleyed across from the right side by Benny Nielsen, it went across the box and Van Der Elst shot home.

3:1 (87th minute, Anderlecht): Haan sent Rensenbrink clear on the left side, he cut in and slid past Clemence.

Lineups:

RSC Anderlecht:

1-Nico de Bree (Holland), 2-François Van der Elst, 3-Hugo Broos, 4-Johnny Dusbaba (Holland), 5-Jean Thissen, 6-Franky Vercauteren, 7-Benny Nielsen (Denmark), 8-Ruud Geels (Holland), 9-Arie Haan (Holland), 10-Ludo Coeck, 11-Rob Rensenbrink (Holland)

Coach: Raymond Goethals

Booked: Jean Thissen 45 (foul on Dalglish)

Other Substitutes:

12-Jacky Munaron, 13-Ronny Martens, 14-Gilbert van Binst, 15-Matty van Toom (Holland)

Team Captain: Rob Rensenbrink

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas

Uniform Colors: White Shirts, White Shorts, White Socks

Liverpool:

1-Ray Clemence, 2-Phil Neal, 3-Alan Kennedy, 4-Emlyn Hughes, 5-Ray Kennedy, 6-Alan Hansen (Scotland), 7-Kenny Dalglish (Scotland), 8-Jimmy Case, 9-David Johnson (12-Steve Heighway (Republic of Ireland) 54),10-Terry McDermott, 11-Graeme Souness (Scotland)

Coach: Bob Paisley

Other Substitutes:

13-Steve Ogrizovic, 14-David Fairclough, 15-Sammy Lee, 16-Brian Kettle

Team Captain: Kenny Dalglish

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Umbro

Uniform Colors: Red Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks

December 19, 1978

Liverpool Football Club (England) 2- Royale sporting Club Anderlechtois (Belgium) 1

UEFA Super Cup- Second Leg

Venue: Liverpool-Anfield Stadium

Attendance: 23,598

Referee: Nicolae Rainea (Romania)

Linesmen: Petriceanu, Dinulescu (both Romania)

Goalscorers:

(Liverpool): Emlyn Hughes 13, David Fairclough 87

(Anderlecht): François Van der Elst 71

Summary of goals:

1:0 (13th minute, Liverpool): Jimmy Case’s shot was parried by de Bree, Hughes scored from the rebound.

1:1 (71st minute, Anderlecht): In a counter attack Van der Elst combined with Rensenbrink and slid the ball past Ogrizovic from 15 yards out.

2:1 (87^th minute, Liverpol): Thompson sent a long clearance, for Dalglish who headed down for Fairclough to chip the ball in.

Lineups:

Liverpool:

1- Steve Ogrizovic, 2-Phil Neal, 3- Emlyn Hughes, 4-Phil Thompson, 5-Ray Kennedy, 6-Alan Hansen (Scotland), 7-Kenny Dalglish (Scotland), 8-Jimmy Case, 9- David Fairclough,10-Terry McDermott, 11-Graeme Souness (Scotland)

Coach: Bob Paisley

Booked: Phil Neal (impeding Rensenbrink)

Other Substitutes:

12- David Johnson, 13- Ray Clemence, 14-Steve Heighway (Republic of Ireland), 15-Sammy Lee, 16-Brian Kettle

Team Captain: Kenny Dalglish

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Umbro

Uniform Colors: Red Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks

Note: Kenny Dalglish is named as the Captain in many sources, however, in the video highlights of the match Emlyn Hughes is shown with the armband after scoring.

RSC Anderlecht:

1-Nico de Bree (Holland), 2-Gilbert van Binst, 3-Matty van Toom (Holland), 4-Johnny Dusbaba (Holland), 5-Jean Thissen, 6-Franky Vercauteren, 7-François Van der Elst, 8-Ruud Geels (Holland) (12-Ronny Martens 46), 9-Arie Haan (Holland), 10-Ludo Coeck, 11-Rob Rensenbrink (Holland)

Coach: Raymond Goethals

Booked: Johnny Dusbaba (pulling back Souness)

Other Substitutes:

-

Team Captain: Rob Rensenbrink

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas

Uniform Colors: White Shirts, White Shorts, White Socks

Liverpool Team for these matches:

Goalkeepers:

Raymond Neal Clemence (August 5, 1948 (age 30 years at the time), Skengress)

Steve Ogrizovic (September 12, 1957 (age 21 years at the time),  Mansfield, Nottinghamshire)

Defenders:

Philip George Neal (February 20, 1951, (age 27 years at the time), Irchester)

Alan Kennedy (August 31, 1954 (age 24 years at the time),  Sunderland)

Philip Bernard Thompson (January 21, 1954 (age 24 years at the time), Kirkby)

Emlyn Walter Hughes (August 28, 1947 (age 31 years at the time),Barrow-in-Furness-November 9, 2004, Sheffield)

Alan David Hansen (June 13, 1955 (age 23 years at the time), Sauchie)

Midfielders/Forwards:

Raymond Kennedy (July 28, 1951 (age 27 years at the time), Seaton Delaval)

Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish (Scotland) (March 4, 1951 (age 27 years at the time), Dalmarnock)

James Robert ‘Jimmy’ Case (May 18, 1954 (age 24 years at the time), Liverpool)

Stephen Derek ‘Steve’ Heighway (Republic of Ireland) (November 25, 1947 (age 31 years at the time), Dublin, Republic of Ireland)

David Fairclough (January 5, 1957 (age 21 years at the time),  Liverpool)

David Edward Johnson (October 23, 1951 (age 27 years at the time), Liverpool)

Terence ‘Terry’ McDermott (December 8, 1951 (age 26-27 years at the time), Liverpool)

Graeme James Souness (Scotland) (May 6, 1953 (age 25 years at the time), Edinburgh, Scotland)

Samuel ‘Sammy’ Lee (February 7, 1959 (age 19 years at the time), Liverpool)

Brian Kettle (April 22, 1956 (age 22 years at the time), Prescott)

Coach: Robert ‘Bob’ Paisley (January 23, 1919 (age 69 years at the time), Hetton-le-Hole-February 14, 1996, Liverpool)

Team Captain: Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish (Scotland)

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Umbro

Note:

Some information for unused substitutes may not be available, therefore these are the players on and off the field that are verified to have been present).

Photo From: Panini England 78-79

(Liverpool Logo)

Photo Credits:

All Liverpool players and Manager from Panini England 78-79

Except:

Sammy Lee (Panini England 82-83)

Ogrizovic (Panini England 84-85)

Brian Kettle (Anfield Review)

RSC Anderlecht Team for these matches:

Goalkeepers:

Nicolaas Alphonsus Petrus ‘Nico’ de Bree (Holland) (September 16, 1944 (age 34 years at the time), Zuilen, Holland-May 6, 2016, Vienna, Austria)

Jacques ‘Jacky’ Munaron (September 8, 1956 (age 22 years at the time), Namur)

Defenders:

Hugo Broos (April 10, 1952 (age 26 years at the time), Humbeek)

Johnny Dusbaba (Holland) (March 14, 1956 (age 22 years at the time), The Hague, Holland)

Jean Thissen (April 21, 1946 (age 32 years at the time), Ensival, Verviers)

Gilbert van Binst (July 7, 1951 (age 27 years at the time), Machelen)

Midfielders / Forwards:

François Van der Elst (December 1, 1954 (age 24 years at the time), Opwijk, Holland-January 11, 2017, Aalst)

François ‘Franky’ Vercauteren (October 28, 1956 (age 22 years at the time), Sint-Jans-Molenbeek)

Jorgen ‘Benny’ Nielsen (Denmark) (March 7, 1951 (age 27 years at the time), Frederiksvaersk, Denmark)

Geertruida ‘Ruud’ Maria Geels (Holland) (July 28, 1948 (age 30 years at the time), Haarlem, Holland)

Arend ‘Arie’ Haan (Holland) (November 16, 1948 (age 30 years at the time), Finsterwolde, Holland)

Ludo Coeck (September 25, 1955 (age 23 years at the time), Berchem-October 9, 1985, Edegem)

Pieter Robert ‘Rob’ Rensenbrink (Holland) (July 3, 1947 (age 31 years at the time), Amsterdam, Holland)

Ronny Martens (December 22, 1958 (age 19 years at the time),)

Matthijs ‘Matty’ van Toom (Holland) (December 29, 1950 (age 27 years at the time), Rotterdam, Holland-November 21, 2007, Liege, Belgium)

Coach: Raymnd Goethals (October 7 1921 (age 57 years at the time), Vorst-December 6, 2004, Brussels)

Team Captain: Rob Rensenbrink

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas

Shirt Sponsor: Belle-Vue (For these matches no shirt sponsors was used)

Note:

Some information for unused substitutes may not be available, therefore these are the players on and off the field that are verified to have been present).

Photo From: anderlecht logo Panini Belgium 1978-79

(Anderlecht logo)

Photo Credits:

All Anderlecht players and Manager from Panini Belgium 1978-79 

References;

Daily Telegraph, December 20, 1978

Gazet van Antwerpen, December 20, 1978

Official Match Programme, Liverpool v Anderlecht, 1978

Intercontinental /Toyota Cup-Part Five (1984, Independiente vs. Liverpool)

The 1984 Edition of the Intercontinental Cup was the fifth in its ‘permanent’ home in Tokyo.

The participating teams were England’s Liverpool and Argentina’s Independiente.

Liverpool had won the Champions Cup by defeating AS Roma (1-1, 4-2 on penalty kick shoot-out) on May 30^th, 1984 at Rome.

Independiente had won the Copa Libertadoes in July. They had defeated the defending Champions, Brazil’s Gremio, on July 24^th, 1984 (1-0) followed by a scoreless tie away from home on July 27^th, 1984.

Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme

(Match Programme, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Jose Omar Pastoriza’s Independiente were led by veterans such as skipper Enzo Trossero, Claudio Marangoni and Ricardo Bochini.

Bochini was the only survivor from the Independiente squad that had won the Intercontinental Cup in 1973 (1-0 over Juventus).

Other players included future 1986 World Cup Champions Jorge Burruchaga, Nestor Clausen and Ricardo Giusti.

Joe Fagan’s Liverpool were a mixture of English and British Internationals (such as Neal, Nicol, Hansen, Rush, Dalglish) as well as the Zimbabwe goalkeeper Grobbelaar and Danish midfielder Jan Molby.

They had left behind Sammy Lee and Paul Walsh back in England to nurse injuries.

They would also miss the Irish defender Mark Lawrenson, who failed a late fitness test. Young Scottish defender Gary Gillespie would take his spot.

This was the first time since the 1982 Falklands War that the Nations were meeting at any level. The Organizers had taken precaution and lodged the teams at different hotels.

It was also understood that the match Referee, the Brazilian Romualdo Arppi Filho, had been given instructions to stamp down on any violence so that the match would not degenerate (not only because of Falklands but generally previous encounters between the Nations had been violent).

Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984

(Both squads, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-

Photo From: Onze, Issue 109, January 1985

(both squads, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: Onze, Issue 109, January 1985

(Teams Captains Enzo Trossero and Phil Neal, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Independiente had arrived earlier than Liverpool in Tokyo. They had six full days to adjust to the conditions, while Liverpool had only arrived two days prior to the match. The Argentines had flown for 12 hours, while Liverpool arrived after 36 hours of flight.

The Match was to be played on a hard bumpy surface; as such neither team could play at their optimal level.

Liverpool (playing in their non-customary away yellow kit) played with a flat back four. As in their previous encounter in 1981 (0-3 to Flamengo) many observers questioned Liverpool’s motivation for such matches. It was believed Liverpool had their mind mostly on their upcoming League and FA Cup matches.

The match itself was settled early on. In the 6^th minute, Marangoni’s cross caught the Liverpool defense flat and Percudani took advantage to go ahead and open the scoring with only Grobbelaar to beat. The Liverpool players appealed for offside but it was to no avail.

Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984

(Jose Percudani scoring, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984

(Jose Percudani scoring, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984

(Jose Percudani scoring, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984

(Jose Percudani scoring, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984

(Independiente players celebrating the winner, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Liverpool pressured after goal but could not break through as Independiente defense (Villaverde and Trossero in central defense) had Ian Rush in check throughout the match.

Steve Nicol was Liverpool’s most active player, along with Craig Johnston, but the breakthrough was elusive.

Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984

(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1- Liverpool 0)

Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984

(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1- Liverpool 0)

Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984

(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1- Liverpool 0)

Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984

(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1- Liverpool 0)

Liverpool could not properly string moves and had to go the aerial route, which the Argentines handled.

John Wark did score a goal in the 63^rd minute, but it was ruled out, as Ian Rush was offside on the play.

Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984

(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984

(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1- Liverpool 0)

Photo From: Onze, Issue 109, January 1985

(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: Onze, Issue 109, January 1985

(John Wark and Villaverde, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Alan Kennedy had Liverpool’s last good chance in the 85th minute but Carlos Goyén saved.

In the end Independiente won by the slimmest of margins.

It had been a technically poor match, with the only positive aspect being the non-violence (that had been expected).

Liverpool Manager Joe Fagan could not fault the effort his players had put in; they could not find a way through tactically. He did lament how his players did not take advantage of their opportunities. He also stressed the better ball control of the Argentineans and the strength of their defense.

He believed Independiente were more successful in adapting to the hard surface and bounces.

Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984

(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

His Captain, Phil Neal believed Liverpool should have won and claimed the goal had been offside and felt having a Brazilian referee with linesmen from other Nations did not help communication.

Independiente Manager Pastoriza stressed that they had won because they controlled the midfield better.

The young goalscorer, Percudani was chosen as the player of the match and won the Toyota car.

For the fifth time in a row, Tokyo remained an elusive place to win for the European competitors

Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984

(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Explanation: This cartoon shows Independiente’s Jose Percudani being asked by Customs ‘anything to declare?’

He had scored the winning goal vs. Liverpool in Tokyo for the 1984 Intercontinental Cup and won the Toyota car.

Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984

(Man of the match, Jose Percudani, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: World Soccer, February 1985

(Man of the match, Jose Percudani, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: Onze, Issue 109, January 1985

(Trossero and Marangoni holding the trophies, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

December 9, 1984

Club Atlético Independiente Avellaneda (Argentina) 1- Liverpool Football Club (England) 0

Intercontinental Cup (Toyota Cup)

Venue: Tokyo, National Stadium

Attendance: 62,000

Referee: Romualdo Arppi Filho (Brazil)

Goalscorers:

(Independiente): José Alberto Percudani 6

(Liverpool): None

Summary of goals:

1:0 (6^th minute, Independiente): From the middle, Marangoni lobs a ball for Perdudani to go through and score.

Lineups:

Independiente:

1-Carlos Mario Goyén (Uruguay), 4-Néstor Rolando Clausen, 2- Hugo Eduardo Villaverde (13-Pedro Damián Monzón 74^th), 6-Enzo Héctor Trossero, 3-Carlos Alberto Enrique , 8-Ricardo Omar Giusti, 5-Claudio Oscar Marangoni, 10-Ricardo Enrique Bochini, 7-Jorge Luis Burruchaga , 9-José Alberto Percudani, 11-Alejandro Esteban Barberón.

Coach: Jose Omar Pastoriza

Booked: Néstor Rolando Clausen 72 (for a trip)

Other Substitutes: Gustavo Adolfo Moroconi, Rodolfo Enrique Zimmermann, Gerardo Manuel Reinoso , Sergio Cesar Merlini

Team Captain: Enzo Trossero

Shirt Sponsor: None

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Topper

Uniform Colors: Red shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks

Liverpool:

1-Bruce David Grobbelaar (Zimbabwe), 2-Philip George Neal, 5-Stephen Nicol (Scotland), 3-Alan Kennedy, 6-Alan David Hansen (Scotland), 15-Garry Thompson Gillespie (Scotland), 7-Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish (Scotland), 8-Jan Mølby (Denmark), 9-Ian James Rush (Wales), 10-Craig Peter Johnston (Australia), 11-John Wark (Scotland) (12-Ronald Andrew ‘Ronnie’ Whelan (Republic of Ireland) 76^th)

Coach: Joseph Fagan

Booked: Jan Mølby 42 (for dissent)

Other Substitutes: 13-Robert John ‘Bob’ Bolder,14- Kevin Duncan McDonald (Scotland), 16- Michael John Robinson (Republic of Ireland)

Team Captain: Phil Neal

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Umbro

Shirt Sponsor:  None (Crown Paints) were the shirt sponsors, but no shirt advertisements were allowed for this match)

Uniform Colors: Yellow Shirts, Yellow Shorts, Yellow Socks

Man of Match: José Alberto Percudani (Independiente)

Photo From: Mondial, new series, issue 62, May 1985

(Liverpool squad, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: Guerin Sportivo, Issue 522 (Number 2), January 9-15, 1985

(Liverpool squad, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Independinte squad:

Goalkeepers:

Carlos Mario Goyén (Uruguay)  (August 14, 1955, Montevideo) 

Gustavo Adolfo Moroconi (April 20, 1960, Chabás, Santa Fe)

Defenders/Midfielders/Forwards:

Néstor Rolando Clausen (September 29, 1962, Arrufó)

 Hugo Eduardo Villaverde (January 27, 1954, Santa Fe)

Pedro Damián Monzón (February 23, 1962, Goya)

Enzo Héctor Trossero, (May 23, 1953, Esmeralda, Province of Santa Fe) 

Carlos Alberto Enrique (December 12, 1963, Adrogué)

Ricardo Omar Giusti (December 11, 1956, Arroyo Seco)

Claudio Oscar Marangoni (November 17, 1954, Rosario)

Ricardo Enrique Bochini (January 25, 1954, Zárate)

Jorge Luis Burruchaga - October 9, 1962 (age 55), Gualeguay, Argentina

José Alberto Percudani (March 22, 1965, Bragado)

Alejandro Esteban Barberón (June 20, 1959, Lobería) 

Rodolfo Enrique Zimmermann (June 13, 1951, Chaco)

Gerardo Manuel Reinoso (May 16, 1965, La Rioja)

Sergio Cesar Merlini (November 13, 1962, Bell Ville, province of Córdoba)

Coach: Jose Omar Pastoriza (May 23, 1942, Rosario-August 2, 2004, Buenos Aires)

Note:

Some information for unused substitutes may not be available, therefore these are the players on and off the field that are verified to have been present).

Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme

(Independiente Logo)

Photo From: Onze, Issue 107, November 1984

(Jose Omar Pastoriza)

Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme

(Independiente squad)

Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme

(Independiente squad)

Liverpool squad:

Goalkeepers:

Bruce David Grobbelaar (Zimbabwe) (October 6, 1957, Durban, South Africa)

Robert John ‘Bob’ Bolder (October 2, 1958, Dover)

Defenders/Midfielders/Forwards:

Philip George Neal (February 20, 1951, Irchester)

Stephen Nicol (December 11, 1961, Troon)

Alan Kennedy (August 31, 1954, Sunderland)

Alan David Hansen (June 13, 1955, Sauchie)

Garry Thompson Gillespie (July 5, 1960, Stirling)

Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish (March 4, 1951, Dalmarnock)

Jan Mølby (July 4, 1963, Kolding, Denmark)

Ian James Rush (October 20, 1961, St Asaph)

Craig Peter Johnston (June 25, 1960, Johannesburg, South Africa)

John Wark (August 4, 1957, Glasgow, Scotland)

Ronald Andrew ‘Ronnie’ Whelan (September 25, 1961, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)

Kevin Duncan McDonald (November 22, 1960, Inverness, Scotland)

Michael John Robinson (July 12, 1958, Leicester)

Coach: Joseph Fagan (March 12, 1921, Liverpool-June 30, 2001, Liverpool)

Note:

Some information for unused substitutes may not be available, therefore these are the players on and off the field that are verified to have been present).

Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme

(Liverpool Logo)

Photo From: Panini 84/85 England

(Joe Fagan)

Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme

(Liverpool squad)

Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme

(Liverpool squad)

References:

France Football, Issue 2018, December 11, 1984

Onze, Issue 107, November 1984

Onze, Issue 109, January 1985

Guerin Sportivo, Issue 522 (Number 2), January 9-15, 1985

EL GRAFICO Nº 3401 (11-12-1984)

El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984

World Soccer, January 1985

World Soccer, February 1985

Toyota Cup 1984 Programme