Craig Bellamy grabbed the headlines after stunning former club Manchester City to fire Liverpool into the Carling Cup final.
The Wales striker capped a tireless performance with the goal that secured a 3-2 aggregate success over the Barclays Premier League leaders in a pulsating semi-final second leg at Anfield, his 74th-minute strike securing a 2-2 draw on the night and reminding City of the talents they lost when he left the Etihad Stadium for a second spell at Liverpool last August.
The 32-year-old could now add another chapter to a personal fairytale when Liverpool play his hometown Cardiff, where he spent last season on loan, in next month's final.
Bellamy told Sky Sports: "The omens were looking good after I saw Cardiff go through. I was delighted for them and this couldn't be a better final for me. Cardiff means so much to me. It's funny how football can work out at times."
Bellamy had a disagreement with City manager Roberto Mancini and Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish claimed he would welcome any more Etihad Stadium outcasts.
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish said: "His effort and commitment is always there and here he was fantastic, it was a quality performance. If City have got any more like him that they want rid of, we are only down the East Lancs Road."