Reds win down under: LFC 2-0 Melbourne Victory (Australia)

Well, that came straight from a guy who was at the game, so I dunno.

Yeah. No shock that someone talked sh*t on Twitter then.

Suarez walked with Aspas, Luis Alberto and Coates at the back of the pack during the lap of honour. Many people gave him sh*t because his body language was "off" but I promise you he put in as much as he could during training and tonight's game. He looked knackered but was sliding around during training and took part in every exercise.

Oh and Danny Agger is vice captain. I think that's obvious from the stuff that happened this week. Instantly made captain when he came on and led the lap of honour with Stevie at full time.

Suarez broke away from the team at the end to sign fans' shirts.

Luis out.

I commented on the jet-lag aspect but Luis once again confounds opinion by his obvious feeling for supporters, the man is a contradiction.

I can't see how Suarez signed autographs. The players were never close to the fans when they did the lap of honour.

I took a second to look around while singing and it hit me how amazing it was. Happy tears filled the eyes. Unbelievable night.

Watched him run over and sign some on the TV, definitely happened. Glad you got to go mate!

On a more upbeat note

This is what 95,000 Liverpool supporters singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' sounds like

95,000 Liverpool fans singing "You'll Never Walk Alone".

Thank you Oz

if you want to know what the noise was like from the Kop in the 60's and 70's that's as close as you are going to get.
I can only imagine how much this meant to those people there.

My missus laughed I was more likely to cry.during ynwa then the birth of my child . Very emotional tonight .

Other than all of the body language experts on here, how was the football? I couldn't watch due to the time zone issue. Read on Twitter that Allen had a pretty good game and the atmosphere was amazing.

My missus laughed I was more likely to cry.during ynwa then the birth of my child . Very emotional tonight .

I had to wait until I was in my 40's before I saw Macca live at the Queens dock I can only assume it was similar for lots of Aussie Reds incredibly emotional but a memory you can take to your grave.

Going to watch this on the club channel when it's on.

By all accounts Allen had a decent game then?

Going to watch this on the club channel when it's on.

By all accounts Allen had a decent game then?

Yup, looked back to the initial form he showed after he signed, hopefully his form continues improving could be a big season for the little fella.

Other than all of the body language experts on here, how was the football? I couldn't watch due to the time zone issue. Read on Twitter that Allen had a pretty good game and the atmosphere was amazing.

Hendo continues to be tepid
Wisdom is a beast and will eat Papadopolous' family
Allen was tidy with no end product
Enrique continues to exasperate me with his long balls down the line
Sterling and Ibe are going to win us the Champions League on their own within the next 6 years
Borini can't get into  games and therefore tries too hard when he does
Gerrard energetic
Keepers redundant
Johnson didn't have a bad game - which in my book is a plus (not saying he was great)
Agger class
Lucas and the rest were solid
Suarez continues to be a walking contradiction on legs

Hendo continues to be tepid Played Well
Wisdom is a beast and will eat Papadopolous' family Don't get carried away
Allen was tidy with no end product Set up Stevie's goal with lovely attacking midfield play and pass
Enrique continues to exasperate me with his long balls down the line Solid as usuall
Sterling and Ibe are going to win us the Champions League on their own within the next 6 years We'll need more than that
Borini can't get into  games and therefore tries too hard when he does Poor first half decent second
Gerrard energetic All over the pitch
Keepers redundant Couple of good saves not much to do
Johnson didn't have a bad game - which in my book is a plus (not saying he was great) One of our poorer performers
Agger class Yes
Lucas and the rest were solid Yes except Downing who was useless
Suarez continues to be a walking contradiction on legs World Class

For anyone who did not get to see the game, this site has a couple nice highlight compilations of this match. 

http://www.soccer-blogger.com/2013/07/24/melbourne-victory-vs-liverpool-2013-friendly-highlights-mcg-0-2-gerrard-aspas-goals-video/

The Allen, Hendo and Gerrard combination in midfield was a disaster really apart from the times Gerrard got on the ball. Looked really open and quite a few times their midfield players were driving into empty space.

Allen was tidy with no end product

Really? so the dribble and assist for the first goal constitutes "no end product"??

The Allen, Hendo and Gerrard combination in midfield was a disaster really apart from the times Gerrard got on the ball. Looked really open and quite a few times their midfield players were driving into empty space.

Thought they did well considering the handful of times they have played together in midfield. None of them can cut it at DM though. With only Lucas that can play that role we really need a backup DM.

For anyone who did not get to see the game, this site has a couple nice highlight compilations of this match. 

http://www.soccer-blogger.com/2013/07/24/melbourne-victory-vs-liverpool-2013-friendly-highlights-mcg-0-2-gerrard-aspas-goals-video/

Much appreciated, was just about to ask for this.

Hendo continues to be tepid Played Well you're easily pleased
Wisdom is a beast and will eat Papadopolous' family Don't get carried away that's ok, I wasn't being literal
Allen was tidy with no end product Set up Stevie's goal with lovely attacking midfield play and pass the pass was meant for Borini
Enrique continues to exasperate me with his long balls down the line Solid as usuall his long balls down the wing infuriate me
Sterling and Ibe are going to win us the Champions League on their own within the next 6 years We'll need more than that again, I wasn't being literal
Borini can't get into  games and therefore tries too hard when he does Poor first half decent second yup - though not difficult judging by that first half performance
Gerrard energetic All over the pitch not bad for 33
Keepers redundant Couple of good saves not much to do pretty much
Johnson didn't have a bad game - which in my book is a plus (not saying he was great) One of our poorer performers in general yes
Agger class Yes yup
Lucas and the rest were solid Yes except Downing who was useless not as frustrating as Hendo
Suarez continues to be a walking contradiction on legs World Class

agreed

Really? so the dribble and assist for the first goal constitutes "no end product"??

That was a pass meant for Borini - even the commentator said as much. I also didn't see much of a dribble either. Not saying he was poor, I actually think he'll be a good signing for us. I'm just saying he's got to have more of an impact on games

Disagree. Thought Allen/Gerrard/Hendo played well together. We had a far superior forward line when Lucas was on.

I thought Henderson was pretty awful and I'm usually fairly supportive of him and urging people to have patience. I honestly think the coaches need to pin him to the ground and shave his hair off, that way he'll get stuck in without worrying about messing his fringe up! For a big lad, he comes across as a right fairy sometimes. 

Still liking the look of Aspas, not just because of his goal, although it did highlight his knack of being in the right place at the right time but his movement on the whole and the fact that he's looking to receive the ball all the time and not hiding. Whether he will score a lot of goals remains to be seen but I have a feeling he's going to make an impact with his all-round play.

I could go on but it's only a friendly so not worth reading too much into. Wisdom, Ibe, Sterling and Gerrard were all very good, the rest were pretty steady and it's encouraging to know that we still have Coutinho and Sturridge to add some teeth to the team. Be nice if we can keep these teeth as well...



To echo what others have said, well done to the Aussie fans, fantastic turnout and atmosphere.

agreed

Nope.

I thought Henderson was pretty awful and I'm usually fairly supportive of him and urging people to have patience. I honestly think the coaches need to pin him to the ground and shave his hair off, that way he'll get stuck in without worrying about messing his fringe up! For a big lad, he comes across as a right fairy sometimes. 

Still liking the look of Aspas, not just because of his goal, although it did highlight his knack of being in the right place at the right time but his movement on the whole and the fact that he's looking to receive the ball all the time and not hiding. Whether he will score a lot of goals remains to be seen but I have a feeling he's going to make an impact with his all-round play.

I could go on but it's only a friendly so not worth reading too much into. Wisdom, Ibe, Sterling and Gerrard were all very good, the rest were pretty steady and it's encouraging to know that we still have Coutinho and Sturridge to add some teeth to the team. Be nice if we can keep these teeth as well...



To echo what others have said, well done to the Aussie fans, fantastic turnout and atmosphere.

Aspas didn't score it was an OG. He does look like a livewire though.

Think Sterling and Ibe are going to make each other better, plus they seem to have a good understanding of each other on the pitch. I still give the edge to Ibe though...he looks the more well rounded player to me.

Aspas didn't score it was an OG.

Yes he did and no it wasn't.

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Aspas Goal Liverpool Vs Melbourne Victory