Chelsea Vs Liverpool : Fantastic win for Liverpool at 1-0
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When i saw the starting line up I almost fainted:
Defence: central defence is ok with Biscan and Hypia. But Henchoz at right back and Traore at left back is hardly the best combination around.
Midfield: GH played 5 with Murphy and Haaman in the middle while Diouf and Kewell plyed the wings and the other midfielder was Cheyrou whom I tot was such a bad choice for such an impt game.
Striker: Heskey. What should I say. I love him and i think he is better than what he is being said to be but yet we all can see his inconsistency.
All in all, everything points to a Liverpool defeat. But alas, Liverpool once again proves to me why I still love this team for the last 20 years or so: its resilience and passion.
Traore and Henchoz while not an attacking force to be reckoned with, were frustrating the chelsea's wing attacks and rendered them useless most of the times. The central pairing of Biscan and Hypia is growing in stature. Overall, the defence is so tight that Chelsea hardly had a sniff at it albeit a few scares.
The midfield, well simply put, worked hard. They do not have Gerrad and Smicer to run but Murphy and Hamann prove to be strongmen in the center. While Diouf and Kewell, though not with much contributions, ran their hearts out. Sadly though, Diouf was sent off with a hugely controversial second yellow card. And what can we say about Cheyrou. Just his first start in the Premiership this season and he scores the winning goal. It was a beautiful goal, to say the least, with a pass from defence, headed down by Heskey and a pass back to the flanks to Heskey by Cheyrou, who then made the run down the middle. Heskey put in a wonderful cross and BANG!, Cheyrou scores.
Heskey played well throughout the game and I dare say he was the man of the match for me. He showed that other than scoring, he can create, defend as well. Unfortunately, strikers would always be judged on their scoring prowess than any other things.
It was a wonderful Liverpool performance away from home. It was even more daunting considering that they never won in Stamford Bridge for 7 consecutive outings. And with Chelsea such a strong force and for Liverpool, who is without Owen again, Gerrard, Baros, Smicer, Pongolle and Carragher, a win in Liverpool is no short of a trademark game of the resilient and passionate Liverpool Tradition.
You will never walk alone: I am beginning to believe in it again. I hope it continues.
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And after the short commentary by me hahaha....its time to get ready to go for work..
I slept yesterday night to wake up for this game man....and i gotta drive lata to work...so better not doze off hurhurhur...but i did not regret watching it, it was a fantastic game.
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[color=red][size=large]Well said ! I nearly fainted too , when I saw no Gerrard , 'cos I thought he's ready for this game ?
Furthermore , to add salt into the wounds , I saw Heskey !
And Cheyrou ?
My MOM - Didi Hamann ! He simply held our midfield in one whole piece ! If not.........
Okay Performer - Hyypia , Biscan , Traore , Henchoz Ya la , all defenders , what you expect ?
Off-Form performer - Murphy ! He can do better with his passes !
Lousy Performer - Diouf
, Kewell , Cheyrou , Heskey , ironically , the two latter team-up to score the winner ! Our midfielders simply can't link multiple pass together , we escape with some sounding defending , if not......
Ai ! I finally can sleep well ! Cheers !
That's how funny football can be ! -
[color=red]Heard Heskey , the Man-Of-The-Match ?
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aiyo... ho lar.
lose complain. win also complain.
i didnt get the see the entire match, thus i cant really comment much.
however, what i was glad to see is the attitude of the players.
i would normally feel extremely nervous when liverpool's fighting to keep a lead or tie, but not today.
i can see that the players go for every ball possible and make hard tackle.
u can change the players or manager, but the attitude and desire to win is something u can never buy. -
Now I believe miracle do happens!
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I miss it!
forgot to set my alarm....
oh well, with GH around and he funny tactics... so times I think its good to give some games a miss in order not to have a heart attack.
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I didn't catch the match till I was woken up by my friend telling me we scored.
I dragged myself out of bed.
But the last 25 min was worth it.
By the end of the match, my adrenaline was pumping! Viewing the closing minutes, I'd say Traore, Hamann, Murphy and Hyypia saved the game for us
Luckily Luzi calmed his nerves after getting nowhere to the ball swung in from the corner and thereafter hitting the crossbar. I was thinking Chelsea might make a comeback. But he made a few good saves
Liverpool, when you expect them to lose.. they surprise you! (sadly, sometimes vice versa).. but still, Liverpool all the way! -
Well analysed, Gasband...but don't be too optimistic yet...we're simply not-good-enough this season.
Anyway, for those who missed the match, you can catch the repeat on Cable#23 tonite at 8.30pm...I know I will