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Sunday, February 01, 2004

LIVERPOOL 0-0 EVERTON...!!!

I'll huff...and I'll puff...and I'll blow youz away...!!!
Arrggghhhh...!!!
But it did not happened.

This game surely goes down as one of the best of Merseyside Derbies. Although I was dissapointed with the result but I was definately impressed with the lads. They dug deep, stuck in there and kept mounting the pressure to take the game to Everton. Up till the last minute before the wistle blew, they did not show that they would be giving up. And thatz the spririt all the fans should respect regardless of how poorly they actually played at times.

The game was filled wif opportunities, missed-chances, handball appeals, refferee incompetency, superb goalkeeping and possibly a high scoring result. Come to think of it, if u actually count the missed chances the result might have been like Liverpool 10-6 Everton (ok ok maybe I might have exagerrated a bit).

Le Tallec could have scored at least 2, while Gerrard could have scored at least 3, Kewell could have had 2 himself, Hamann could have added at least 1 and of all people, Carragher could have had a brace for himself. Damn...how many does that add up to...10...!!!

Okie okie, I shall not dwell much more into the result. Owen ran his socks off, but did not actually have much decent shots at goal. Le Tallec played as Owen's partner and was I impressed. This lad can hold his own. He won headers at almost every corner of the pitch and causing hell of alot of problems for the Everton defenders. This surely can only mean good news for the team.

In midfield, Hamann was superb in covering the back 4. This gave Gerrard the license to roam and push forward. A very very outstanding performance. Kewell too ran his socks off and managed a few last gasp efforts. Then there was the inform Cheyrou who was sufficient but had a quiet nite by his standards. Overall loads of chances were created.

Defence was sound but still gave my ticker a bit of a pounding. Finnan and Carragher looks to be very capable defenders cum attackers. Hmm...maybe we will see more of this type of play. Hyypia and Henchoz looks to be back to their best. No complaints from me.

Last but not least, Dudek pulled off at least 2 marvellous save to deny Everton from leaving Anfield wif all three points.

All in all, they played with the rite mind and attitude. They sweat blood and played with their hearts worn on their sleeves. A draw was fair for both teams although Liverpool deserved the win a bit more than their neighbour.

So till here for now. Enjoy the weekend...!!!


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