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title: "Celtic: Hoops fans reminisce about UEFA Cup semi-final win in 2003"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Vijievan Jeevathayalan"
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published: "2020-04-25T18:15:51Z"
modified: "2020-04-25T18:15:51Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops fans reminisce about UEFA Cup semi-final win in 2003

**Celtic fans have taken to Twitter to reminisce about their UEFA Cup semi-final triumph against Boavista back on April 24, 2003.**

It was one of the great European nights of Celtic’s recent history.

The Hoops had given themselves everything to do in the second leg after being held to a 1-1 draw by their Portuguese counterparts in the home tie – a game in which Henrik Larsson missed from the spot after initially scoring the equaliser.

But the Swede made amends for that big-time out in Portugal. With Boavista having scored that all-important away goal, Celtic knew they had to score, and for much of the game, didn’t look like doing so.

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However, with just twelve minutes remaining on the clock, Larsson stepped up to the occasion, firing home from twelve yards and sending the Hoops into their [first European final in 33 years](https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2909819.stm).

And with the moment still fresh in the memory, Celtic fans celebrated the 17th anniversary of that special night by reminiscing about it on Twitter.

> One of the best moments ever 🤩💚
>
> — charles mccurley (@CharlesMccurley) [April 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/CharlesMccurley/status/1253641753145618432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Absolutely unforgettable.
>
> — Michael McMullan (@MichaelMcMulla9) [April 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/MichaelMcMulla9/status/1253664441545170945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Never ever ever forget listening to this on the radio. Think my head nearly exploded with sheer emotion when it went in! 😭
>
> — John McKenna 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@jmcken16) [April 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/jmcken16/status/1253614217128796160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Never cheered and jumped about so much in my life. 💚
>
> — Frimpong-Fletcher 🇮🇪 (@fletcher1888) [April 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/fletcher1888/status/1253652313950105603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> What a feeling when ball hit net thank you henrik
>
> — Gerry menzies (@gerry\_menzies) [April 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/gerry_menzies/status/1253676252680028162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The best night following this fantastic football club hopefully can experience that unbelievable high one day again
>
> — Pat sweeney1 (@Sweentobhoy) [April 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/Sweentobhoy/status/1253719927023861765?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> What a night that was, me and the old man watch it in the house together we were dancing for joy at the final whistle, what a time to be a alive 🍀
>
> — sean south (@welshcelt67) [April 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/welshcelt67/status/1253794816976211972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Best ever ever ever day of my life
>
> — John Boyle (@johnboyle67) [April 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/johnboyle67/status/1253779950198538242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Best night in celtics footballs history no doubt about it apart from the 1967 year absolute class was crying and everything ☘☘☘☘
>
> — andy lorimer (@andylorimer88) [April 25, 2020](https://twitter.com/andylorimer88/status/1253858786957307904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Celtic fans, what are your memories of that famous night in Portugal? Let us know in the comments below!***