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23 September 1972 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool scored three times in five minutes against Sheffield United, turning a goalless match into a commanding lead. Two further goals after half-time completed a 5–0 win which put them top of the First Division.
30 September 1972 · First Division · Elland Road
Liverpool came from behind at Elland Road to remain top of the First Division. Phil Boersma supplied the winning goal, having already helped create the equaliser.
13 December 1972 · UEFA Cup third round, second leg · Anfield
Phil Boersma scored inside the opening minute, but Dynamo Berlin’s equaliser briefly put Liverpool behind on away goals. Steve Heighway and John Toshack secured passage to the UEFA Cup quarter-finals.
10 August 1974 · Charity Shield · Wembley
Liverpool won the first Wembley Charity Shield 6–5 on penalties after Phil Boersma and Trevor Cherry scored. The occasion was overshadowed by the dismissals of Kevin Keegan and Billy Bremner.
7 September 1974 · First Division · Anfield
Phil Boersma scored three times before half-time as Liverpool maintained their unbeaten league start under Bob Paisley. Emlyn Hughes and Ray Kennedy completed the scoring against Tottenham.
17 September 1974
Phil Thompson and Phil Boersma scored twice each as Liverpool beat Strømsgodset 11–0, with only one outfield player absent from the scoresheet.