Reina(7)- solid throughout and could do nothing about goal.
Mascherano (
- did brilliantly in unknown territory, works tirelessly but went to sleep and gave Forlan space for goal.
Carragher(
- solid throughout, always knew where Aguero was and didnt give him an inch
Agger(
- great heading and again was generally solid
Johnson(7)- less effective than when at right back but, some silly fouls but made good forward runs
Benayoun(9)-thought he was superb. never stopped running and took goal very well.
Lucas(7)-was not bad but wasnt great either. Didnt feature much.
Aqualani(
-wonderfully taken goal, great quick passing getting attacks going,could be like a new signing if fit next season.
Babel(7)- can be lazy but crowd were excited when he was given ball, pity much of that excitement was short-lived.Lively though
Gerrard(
-form is improving. great first half, driven performance but faded second half. Looked tired then
Kuyt(7)- 100% effort as usual, but hes no Torres is he to lead the line?
SUBS(6)- all were pretty ineffective. Wish Pacheco was given longer.
Overall, we deserved our win on the night but we played SHI*E fist half and what I mean by that is the fist half being the 1st Leg. We needed that away goal and would be looking forward to facing Fulham if we ahd got it. Unfrtunately a cun*ish linesman disallowed an onside Benayoun goal and we're out.
The season is not over yet and I hope we can pick ourselves up for Sunday and beat Chelsea with Darren Bent and co beating the Scum.....
YNWA