MATCH HIGHLIGHTS | Boro 4, Steaua Bucharest 2, April 2006

After fans voted for Boro's match against Steaua Bucharest in April 2006 as the club's greatest-ever match, here we present extended highlights from an unforgettable evening at the Riverside.
#myBoro #UTB

[@gingerburns9125]

"Everybody round my house for a parmo" is one of the greatest lines I've ever heard. Not just in football commentary, I mean ever. And I'm not even a Boro fan. RIP Ali.

[@chriscruciat2469]

As a Steaua fan this is the first time after many years that I was able to watch the highlights again. Congratulations to Middlesbrough unfortunately for us our players collapsed under the admirable pressure created by your team.....also amazing passion from the fans

[@stef_football3337]

Si pa balan :))

[@theriddick2735]

Magnanimous in defeat. I applaud you. Don't forget, Steaua we're instrumental in this being a classic game of football as much as Boro we're. You can always have immense pride in your team for that.

[@bogdanioan5035]

Nu mai pupăm noi o semifinală de cupă europeană nici peste 100 de ani. La ce echipe de club avem nu avem șanse.. Chiar dacă este o amintire urâtă rămâne în sufletul nostru. Am fost foarte aproape de finală.. Totuși a fost o performanță de a ajunge până aici.. Ce echipă am avut și unde am ajuns.. Dacă vreo echipă românească mai prinde grupele Europa league va fii o performanță. :(

[@raulpopa4196]

@@theriddick2735 you were lucky . 2 matches were won on away goals the other with this score. Guess no one Could beat you, you were special then coming from România. And don’t mind Steaua beat RRapid that Why they got in the semifinals

[@raulpopa4196]

@@bogdanioan5035 S-a repetat coșmarul cu Rosenberg 05/06 champions league middlesborough era tare la vremea aia. 2 meciuri câștigate cu goluri din deplasare + meciul asta și cu basel. E vina noastră ca nu am învățat de la meciul cu basel pentru ca Inca pluteam ca am bătut RRapidul . Oricum in următorul sezon Sevilla ne-a învins(tot au câștigat cupa uefa) deci nu cred ca câștigam cupa… cu lotul de atunci. Din sezoanele 07/08&08/09 a început declinul

[@nathangroom4442]

Will always remember listening to this game on the car radio when I was 8. We were picking family up from a show, so I just stayed in the car, put the seat all the way down and listened to the what I presume was 5 live commentators celebrating as each Boro goal happened! Not even a Middlesbrough fan or anywhere near the area (South-West England) but will always treasure it as one of my first really clear football fan memories :)

[@smogmeister]

Even now after all this time I still fill up whenever I watch this game. Cost me £400 for a ticket to the final. Worth every penny.

[@labestianegrafcbayern5996]

i am a Steaua fan , but , whoa , what a game it was

[@markgrice8088]

much respect for that mate, good game,well played

[@andresxxx714]

U are steaua Fan with Emblem from munich f...u

[@totalimpact5725]

A joke ... carlos .. still great performance for steaua and boro

[@theriddick2735]

Definitely one of the classics, from BOTH teams. Your courage in defeat is incredible. I only hope us Boro fans would have been as magnanimous as you guys were. Thank you.

[@McBobface]

RIP Ali and Ugo, thanks for the parts you played in a wonderful night

[@stewscott9842]

If I am ever feeling low I re-watch this match plus the Basel match & all is good again!!!....I used to work the door at the players lounge on the West Stand Upper & had the pleasure to meet several players, managers, press etc....Bernie & Ali were always the last out so I could then go home when they left but they were always superb to talk to along with Eric Paylor, an absolute joy to chat to, win, lose or draw. Ali ALWAYS took time to chat to me & Arthur on the door as did Bernie and it is so sad to have lost him to cancer at a very young age, 56. Also, our man mountain Ugo Ehiogu was also taken away from us way too soon at the age of 44. So in success we remember those supreme Boro legends & may they both R.I.P. ...UTFB!!!

[@geoffboldison856]

Well said fella

[@stevegibson9380]

What a night! On the sesh for a week after, fucking mad one

[@GCristian47]

it's still hurts for us. it was my saddest day as a football fan.

[@leethistlethwaite4381]

The best Boro match I've seen, really was an emotional time, and is the only time a game of football has left me in tears 😭 absolutely unforgettable and Sir Ali giving it "what for" is the icing on the cake as they say!!!!! R.I.P. Ali (A True Boro Legend) gone but never forgotten UTB

[@markgrice8088]

Ali Brownlee will always be with us..UTB, Ayresome Park to Riverside, we cannot be divided :)

[@neilrobinson1956]

Never tire of watching this gem of a video and listening to the legendary Ali Brownlee🤗🤗

[@jonathanburn4388]

Boro are my second team but ive never heard commentary delivered with so much passion and love for his football club Rest In Paradise Ali❤

[@antonylaws6554]

First time I've been able to watch this since April 27th 2006. It was the last game of football my dad watched. He died at 7am the morning after in The Butterwick Hospice in Stockton. Great night though.

[@NeilShearer-ok2gi]

Ali will always be one of our own and never forgotten he was my friend and I always loved his commentary on the boro matches

[@evoedits9758]

Ali makes me so happy, RIP Ali 🔴⚪❤

[@stephenward3713]

I was there that night with my 2 young sons. I must be the only person there who didn’t see any of Boros goals.. My youngest needed the toilet just before every Boros goals.When Macca scored the fourth we’ d just come out of the toilet making our way up the stairs when the roar rang out. My son was grabbed by a Stewart and thrown up in the air! I was bouncing up and down with joy- at the time all I was bothered about was elaborating the goal..What a night......... Come on the Boro..........

[@thomassmith2227]

The voice of Teesside, I miss him. I'm not afraid to admit, I cried when we won this game...

[@neildavis5509]

I actually watched this game live in Bucharest with a group of Romanians, I was the only Brit in the bar. Unbelievable game.

[@colelancaster364]

It’s Eindhoven it’s Eindhoven, we go back to 1876 in the infinite Hercules Everyone round my house for a Parmo . I may not have been born yet when this happed but it will live in my memories for ever RIP ALI

[@boblargecock7724]

Our greatest night. You'll have to live a very long time to see that beat.

[@richarddennis3793]

think like thats the coming of christ to win the quarters and the semi from behind omg

[@pacheco.rafael]

get excited every time I watch. greetings from Brazil.

[@dadlass146]

Juninho legend

[@upsidedownman5877]

I like to watch this every now and again. Not even a Boro fan. Proper

[@user-mg9wj2il6u]

Помню этот матч, сколько эмоций пережил, это было круто! Хочу возрождения Боро!

[@fajarkurniawan6904]

Tahun 2021 dan saya masih bergetar meski hanya menonton highlight-nya :) *Borofan from Indonesia

[@dylanparker130]

That Dracula line was hilarious! xD Crazy that I don't remember as someone who's not a Boro fan ever feeling like this side had lots of goals in them, but they've got Viduka, Hasselbaink, and Yakubu!

[@scottseedell238]

You're joking right? Those 3 scored for fun at Boro. Over a hundred goals between them in two consecutive seasons. It's just a shame we couldn't stop the other side scoring too 😂

[@jamesmeskill159]

I will always look back on this night and remember the emotions I went through as an 11 year old them 2 goals went in I was crying the end of the night them immortal words wow what a night and still to this day every weekend and now Wednesday my shirt with pride I still follow utfb

[@virginwrists4960]

British commentators are by far the best

[@rafaromanczuk6534]

It was one of the most beautiful evenings of my life...

[@veggieafterfifty6395]

Reading the comments you realise Boro touched a lot of hearts across Europe that night. Simply the best. For me when JFH scored the 3rd I felt it was all on.

[@jdfiend]

That was in qf jimmy scored

[@tynebar]

JFH didn't score!

[@zahariaionut-claudiu4674]

​@@tynebar 2100 2036 next year me

[@terryfisher3483]

Was there in the North Stand, it was absolutely unbelievable to do it again after Basle. Will never happen again in my lifetime but what a night that was and what a ball in from Downing for Maccarone to finish them off 👏

[@richarddennis3793]

yeah its bogoff ie pizza lol

[@ilikelampshades6]

Still gives me shivers

[@tzucwizard]

Man, what a rollercoaster of emotions that night was as a Steaua fan.. Beautiful match nonetheless, even though Bucharest lost that night.

[@dozadetrezire7455]

I am from Romania..at that time we had great players, not like now..Even now, after 16 years, I still can’t believe that Steaua Bucharest lost a unique chance of going to the final..we had an awful goalkeeper..that guy literally ruined all!! Steaua Bucharest had a big chance to win the trophy, just like it did in 86’ when it won the Champions League Trophy…

[@Soka.SokaBR]

este FCSB la putere as mai dori acest duel .. vreau să ne întărim anul ăsta să spulberăm Europa.. știu că sună comic... dar o poate face .. avem experiență în jocuri cu vest ul 🙆

[@dozadetrezire7455]

@@Soka.SokaBR daca ii duce capul sa faca transferuri da...depinde ce o sa faca si Becali cu FCSB..daca o vinde sau nu...ideea e ca se pot face performante..sa nu uitam ce a facut si CFR in champions league...chiar si Unirea Urziceni...deci se poate..numai sa existe un pic de creier atunci cand se fac transferuri..

[@natureisallpowerful]

Etched in the memory of every boro fan forever. ❤ If I ever feel down or low I watch this and realise what a lovely place Middlesbrough is.

[@RaggedDan]

I'm not a Boro fan at all but this commentary, the feat in reaching this stage of a European tournament, it just doesn't get mentioned enough and needs to be better documented online in the current day :')

[@m.w.4508]

Ali Brownlee was the voice of the whole of Middlesbrough. Many fond memories of my Grandad listening to his commentary on the "wireless" as a kid. The full town went absolutely barmy on this day. '04 - '06 were arguably the best years in Boro's history as a team so far.

[@user-kc9ld4bc8r]

People say about Liverpool-Milan 2005, Ajax-Tottenham and Liverpool-Barcelona 2019, but they forget about this thriller at the Riverside. Maybe, because of the names of the clubs: just Middlesbrough... But Viduka, Southgate, Downing, Schwarzer and others were perfect players!

[@albertonofrei3184]

And you never wondering why only teams from England are in the midle of those “miracles”?

[@Millennial_Mike]

I love Ali's reaction to Riggot's goal

[@steveutb7198]

Rest in peace ali.you will never be forgotten.up the boro

[@jackieking1522]

Left Teesside 50 years ago...stilll get weepy and delighted with this. Thanks.

[@AB-wr8vl]

I remember watching it live. Unbelievable! ...and what a squad of players Boro had then!!! 🤪

[@lukedavis2136]

Rewatching this now, gosh I miss Ali Brownlee. The true voice of the Boro.

[@theriddick2735]

The only voice. It wasn't often we could afford to go to games so he was the conduit between the team & those of us at the game in spirit. UTB!

[@NeilShearer-ok2gi]

Mr Boro through and through

[@user-hg6fx8rp8m]

Помню этот матч. На следующий день с приятным настроением в школу пошёл. Спасибо за приятные воспоминания

[@chriscoulthard7282]

Ali's headphones flying across the room... 'Dracula's boys' (although he did have a timeshare in Whitby, practically a Boro fan)... Amazing memories x

[@hooliFCD]

Happy birthday, Massimo Maccarone!!! You made us half of romanians happy!

[@andresxxx714]

@@AsgaardNorse idiotilor ca voi când prindeti o finala europeana Idiotilor dinamo

[@totalimpact5725]

FUCK dinamo bucharest _l_

[@jasonwales8731]

what a night i drove from london to watch it then back afterwards, unbelievable

[@trevorlewatle1886]

This is why we love football

[@GamingRobioto]

Brad Jones had a nightmare! Two uncessary spills, two goals! Sets up an incredible comeback though, amazing

[@edsonekien8232]

Our greatest night!

[@csnelling4]

What a game . The best ever for excitement 🥰UTB

[@carolandrei4824]

Thank you, Boro!

[@charlybellcrank5922]

Played poker against a Steau fan last night. Said he hates Macaroni with a passion now 😂😂😂 UTB

[@smogmeister]

Doesn't matter how many times I watch this game I still fill up. Those were magic times. I remember the plaudits from other teams fans on our website. Wish I could find a link.

[@markirish7599]

Makes me proud to be a Middlesbrough fan. December 2019 .hope our season gets better

[@kerrycourt9219]

It has

[@danielfairhurst2193]

kerry court not too sure about that...

[@papaquentin1588]

As we proceed to bear West Brom 2-0 including fletcher scoring a banger

[@jeffallinson8089]

Wonderful memories.Fantastic team effort; we had fantastic players then though.

[@japeking1]

I lost interest in 1960 when I was informed that footie team members didn't always come from our area. 60 years later I'm in tears , partly from what I've missed out on but also a bit of pride in my old home area.

[@spotlessmind8250]

Incredible

[@hus390]

This followed the Basel game (which also Boro needed to score 4 goals quarter an hour into the match. And they did it.

[@lansdorf]

Macaroni goal and stuanis goal against Brighton are my favourite memories.

[@vincecoxon1632]

What a night 😍

[@leeforster7679]

Forgot just how good Massimo was in this game.

[@jaycurtis4229]

BEST COMMENTRY EVER

[@theriddick2735]

"Everyone round my house for a parmo!" Hahahaha. brilliant! The iconic, yet dearly missed, voice of Ali Brownlee. Not forgetting that rock of a man Ugo Ehiogu. Forever in our hearts. I have to remind myself, did this really happen? Yes, it did. 15 years ago today a tiny town in North East of England played in the final of the UEFA cup! Boro fans are the eternal optimists and I hope, one day, (soon, please!) we can bring the good times back to Teesside. UTB!

[@markirish7599]

Good Times are back for boro❤️

[@fandiprasadja5591]

The miracle of boro

[@ababoy4228]

When football was pure and not ruined

[@Soka.SokaBR]

STEAUA '06 2023 this is FCSB new team .. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 😊😊

[@ionelflorea9055]

I was a young boy and I cryed all night and I didn't sleep !

[@iConnorrrr]

RIP Ali 🙏🏼❤

[@onlinehleb1510]

Wow that commentary is contagious. That’s why I prefer club commentary.

[@matthewash7988]

13:11 - this is what I came for ❤️

[@mikehunt7810]

We need this sort of spirit against Swansea on Sunday! UTB.

[@rednic1957]

Match sold!

[@cesarcesar5872]

ذكريات رائعة كل ما رهنت على ميدلسبره يفوز وأفوز معه بقدر من المال .. كنت أود مشاهدتهم على منصة البوديوم.

[@alexandrudanieldonciu6961]

Fun Fact! Massimo Maccaroni is a legend of Dinamo Bucharest even if he didn't ever play for us , just because he eliminated our biggest rival

[@BeetsPerSecond]

Liga 2

[@radu1204]

@@BeetsPerSecond unde e si Steaua

[@paulburke6927]

Rip Ali and Ugo

[@mickykeenen5738]

We had a dodgy NTL BOX. it went off as boro attacked . Came back on and macaroni was celebrating . Unbelievable jeff

[@samwoodhouse6302]

Rip Ali.

[@james-ch]

Rip ali and ugo

[@markgrice8088]

Stewie Downing for the best ball in Boro history...

[@trespasser121]

The biggest mistake Steaua players made was thinking they had a goalkeeper behind them.

[@TheRealBoroNut]

Bloody smoke. Getting in your eyes.

[@pamhockney8155]

What a night rip Ali

[@geoffknights7066]

Still get a kick from watching this 😊

[@davt8615]

Cmon boro cmon boro xxx

[@mircealuptl148]

O seara de coșmar ptr romani.

[@neilblenkinsop2613]

Shame we did not turn up in the final

[@Millennial_Mike]

God... imagine of this was the final. What a hollywood emding.

[@GeneralGrizzy]

Rip Ali

[@csnelling4]

🥰

[@richarddennis3793]

damm great but if boro where not in cup at the same time i think we would win

[@Johntheimpaler170]

Maccarone, You destroyed a great defence and a great team, great MANAGER in all the ways. To bad I'm just thinking what it was IF Steaua got to the final? With that GREAT TEAM.?

[@ionutaurelian8164]

Great Manager??:))))))))))))))))))))))Olaroiu?Asta ca nu a mai facut nimic in fotbal de atunci?Care a plecat sa se imbuibe cu bani..si pe care prostii si tampitii il vad ca pe un salvator al fotbalului romanesc?

[@Johntheimpaler170]

@@ionutaurelian8164 fiecare cu opinia lui

[@radu1204]

Great manager and great defence lol. I need some of the stuff you're smoking, mate.

[@Johntheimpaler170]

@@radu1204 yea i know you from the popcon stand outside of the stadium. Go to another table please i dont have spare change on me.

[@radu1204]

@@Johntheimpaler170 wow, it seemed like you were pathetic, but my expectations were exceeded. Congrats for reaching a whole new cringe level

[@dannygentles7465]

❤️Ali❤️

[@Smoggie]

RIP Ali #UTB

[@palashchaturvedi1412]

Tifo Football brought me here :)

[@salehnoor1034]

Me too ✋

[@andreasbalamuc2103]

Boro 4 sToia 2!!!!

[@dragosvasile9364]

Nu aveți dreptul sa va bucurați nu meritați atunci în finala , Singurul om bun de la voi a fost Maccarone

[@SuperAngelofglory]

We still hate Macarone for that night

[@imblondu]

if we'd play again, you would not beat us not even in a 100 games. Anyway, GG, i cried 2 days after that game. And FCSB is Steaua Bucharest.

[@EurovisionESC]

Fscb is fcsb, steaua is in the 2nd tier. Fuk off sheep

[@grahamd5418]

Up the 'Brough.

[@floringabriel176]

with a below average gk Steaua would have won easily this game but their gk was a clown.

[@benhunt2467]

Miss this commentary bernie and ally both legends the commentary is nothing on these 2 now

[@legendarysportmastercaster4536]

Young adam johnson

[@JHGTAG]

2 to 4

[@eduardcostache1380]

Yes bro but in return it was 1-0 for Steaua And the overall score was 4-3 for Middlesbrough that's why the match is so dramatic(