Well I've got a really bad hangover !
After the match, lets just say a couple of bad influences persuaded me to go on the lash celebrating in Blackpool.
No idea what time I got in, but I'm suffering.
The game - well where do you start ?
Outside the ground before kick off was bouncing.
Went to the Sandon, packed as usual, so stood outside on the side road where the atmosphere was building.
Everyone seemed to be up for the match,and the songs were booming out all around.
I went into the ground quite early this time, don't know quite why still, but I was up for it.
The Kop was bouncing early doors, and I took my seat Row 5 and bang on line of the Kop penalty area. (different seat for me for the European games).
Kick off, and GAME ON.
The first 30 mins, any true football fan would agree, Arsenal were simply brilliant. We were made to look ordinary, no matter how hard we worked, but they play some fantastic football, and I don't think any team in Europe could of got near them early doors.
There goal - well taken and hit very hard. At first I thought Reina could of done better, but seeing a replay of it, I'm not going to fault him. It was all a bit wierd, initially we were thinking, has the ball actually gone into the net ?, as we were on the other side, but as soon as the ref blew for the goal, then Arsenal fans began to celebrate. It was all a bit weird, but it needed something like there goal to get us going.
30 mins gone and we force a corner. You could sence something from Liverpool now. We were down at Anfield, and the advantage wiped out.
Heroe's were needed, step up Sami Hyppia.
If ever a better header has been scored of late, please, answers on a postcard.
What a headed, directed with accuracy.
Now game on, and the atmosphere steps up to a higher level.
We are now the team in charge, but still wary of that away goal rule.
Half time 1 - 1 and overall satisfied that we are back in the match, and all to play for.
Second half, and we are attacking the Kop end.
Torres brings the ball down, turns and smacks the ball straight into the top right corner of the net !! King Kenny would of been proud of that !!
What a goal, what a player, what an atmosphere now.
Torres reels away to the corner flag, as we all are screaming, shouting and embracing each other.
Is Anfield going to see another famous night ?
The match is now all Liverpool. But we are still aware that if Arsenal score, then we need another.
Adebayor misses a sitter, is this our night ? We are thinking so !!
Then enter Wallcott.
What a run, taking on 6 ? Liverpool players, before playing in a great ball for Adebayor to slot home.
Gutted !!
All you can hear is the Arsenal supporters. Painfull.
The Kop were down, Anfield was down.
I couldn't believe it. I didn't want it. I stood on my seat screaming at all around to get behind our boys, screaming at the Kop to wake up again, 'GET F***ing BEHIND THEM FOR FUCKS SAKE, C'MON GET F***ing BEHIND THEM'
Suddenly (and not down to me) the crowd rallied and we all began to lift the players.
2 -2 and we are going out again, not long left - but this is Europe, and we are Liverpool.
Babal into the area, and believe me, I had a clear view - HE WAS BEING HELD.
(Arsenal fans on 909 radio on the way home bleating on - F**k OFF)
Down he goes, all eyes on the ref - Penalty !!
Less than a minute after restarting from losing a goal, we now have real hope again.
Gerrard picks the ball up, places it and measures his run up.
I'm thinking, 'he's not looking too confident, Please, Please put that ball into the net'
A couple of strides to the ball, and the net bulges yet again !!!
3 - 2 and we are in the driving seat again !!
What a game. Are there to be anymore twists ?
Arsenal pressed and pressed as you'd expect, 3 mins of injury time were shown and surely were through.
Time for one more Arsenal attack, but Kuyt lobs the ball forward.
Babel looks to win the race for the ball as Almunia hurriedly gets back into his net.
The crowd draw breath, Babel takes aim, and BINGO were through now !!
4 - 2 and no team on the planet can break us now.
I'm just stood on my seat, arms raised and saying 'Thank You' to anyone listening in the sky.
Time maybe for one more ?, Alsono has a shot from the half way line, Almunia scrambles back and tips it over.
But whilst we are watching this, the refs decides enough is enough - Arsenal you took one hell of a beating, and blows for full time.
Again wierd mixed reactions at first, but the match is over and time to celebrate !!
Lads, all of you were hero's again.
I'm going to say Sami was my man of the match. He was simply awesome, and another goal to his collection.
Even leaving the old great stadium, everyone was still bouncing.
People screaming, singing, chanting - what a night.
I'm so proud to be part of Liverpool Football Club.
Nights like last night are so special.
Now, who's next
