Thursday, November 27, 2008

Liverpool- Marseille 26 Nov 2008 (UEFA champions league)


Liverpool after being held to a goal-less draw during the weekend against Fulham went with full gusto for their Champions league match against Marseille with Steve Gee back in the side. Last year Marseille had won against 'The Reds' at Anfield but 'The Reds' were successful in beating the French side at their home during the previous two visits to France.

The group D fixture between the two teams started with the right spirit. Liverpool needed a draw to qualify for the next round but Marseille needed a win if they had to stay alive in the competition. The match saw the only goal from captain courageous when he flicked a superb header from a cross by Alonso in the 23rd minute right into the side corner of the goalpost. Marseille tried hard in getting back into the game but Pepe Reina pulled off a couple of fine saves to deny the French side of anything from the match.

Rafa was cool and composed about his team qualifying for the next round saying that even if his team had lost the match they had the right spirit to win the last group match and proceed further. Great praises to Steve Gee for showing great composure and attitude when a cigarette lighter was flicked at him by the Marseille fans. he did the right thing by shrugging it off his shoulders. The Liverpool captain has ensured that his team is there in the round of 16 for the fifth consecutive time,keeping their European dreams alive and kicking.


GO On LIVERPOOL !!!

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