Football Europa League Europa League Minute's silence at Anfield for Hillsborough anniversary Liverpool put in a request with UEFA ahead of the second leg of its quarterfinal tie and that has been approved by the competitions department. Chris Myson Liverpool 13 April, 2016 18:19 IST The Hillsborough disaster took place on April 15, 1989, making Thursday's match the closest Liverpool fixture to the anniversary date. Chris Myson Liverpool 13 April, 2016 18:19 IST A minute's silence will be held prior to Liverpool's Europa League match against Borussia Dortmund at Anfield to mark the 27th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. Liverpool put in a request with UEFA ahead of the second leg of its quarterfinal tie and that has been approved by the competitions department. The Hillsborough disaster took place on April 15, 1989, making Thursday's match the closest Liverpool fixture to the anniversary date. The tie is evenly poised at 1-1 after the first leg in Germany. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos