It was a game that saw Agger and Pennant found themselves in the starting lineup. Dirk Kuyt took over top striker's role from the injured Torres.
A defensive error caused by poor communication from both Reina and Agger was punished by Amr Zaki who was always very lethal inside the box. The match opener came on the 29th minute. Liverpool however fought back 9 minutes after from a Kuyt's goal. It was created by Agger. He took the ball from his own half, exchanging passes with Dossena, cool dribbling and a short low cross for Kuyt inside the 6 yard box.
Just before halftime, Zaki scored his second and it was a very good one also. A scissors-kick from a Valencia cross.
Reira opened his scoring account for Liverpool on the 80th minute. Good run from Nabil El Zhar on the left flank. He then pass the ball to Gerrard who dummied it for the opened Reira. Cool finish from the left winger. At that point of time surely, the fans are confident and could already felt that this could be a repeat to the Man City's game.
Yes..Yes..Yes..It did happen. Another late goal that sealed the game for the home team. Kuyt scored on the 85th minute from a Pennant cross. Flying Dutchman Kuyt is the hero of the night.
At some point in second half, Benitez pulled out both full backs (Dosenna and Arbeloa). He then occupied Reira and Benayoun as wing backs. Liverpool played the game with only 2 central defenders and was on gung-ho mode.
I am happy with Agger. He did a mistake but quickly made amendments to it. Reira as always was very very good. Kuyt has sharpen his predatory skills. Overall I would say it was a well done job, but it should have been a better and much cleaner game. They should have killed the game earlier and something has to be done defensively.
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