'THE REDS' BOX BOLTON ON BOXING DAY
This was the first time in 16 years that Liverpool have remained on top of the table on Christmas,the fans enjoying it thoroughly and hoping that their team win the title. They entertained a Bolton side who have never won against 'The Reds' in the recent past at Anfield.Liverpool have dropped vital points at home,playing for a 0-0 draw against Fulham,Stoke City & WestHam Utd. They also drew with Hull City (2-2),dropping points further.These points could have proven costly for Liverpool had their title opponents grabbed their opportunity to pick up points.All the BIG FOUR drew their last couple of games,keeping Liverpool right at the top of the table.
The first half kicked off in the right spirit,the players happy after Christmas and fans even merrier.Kevin Nolan and Steve Gee shook hands before the kick-off. It is learnt that Nolan is scouser (peculier isn't it?).Liverpool dominated possession,going about with the ball with their usual style and creating chances. Liverpool started with two strikers and two proper wingers (Riera & Benayoun). These two wingers can get you crosses into the box as well as dribble the ball past the defenders to create chances for the strikers. Bolton had their best chance when Kevin Nolan broke away from Hyypia and tried to pass the ball to the rushing Gardner but the ball fell right into the hands of the Liverpool keeper. Liverpool got about half a dozen penalty corners in the first half,converting the 5 or 6th one into a goal,courtesy Riera.Liverpool applied pressure and Bolton were defending deep,giving Insua,Alonso,Carragher to take free shots at goal.Carragher who was playing the right fullback in this game hammered a shot just above the goalpost. Both teams went in half-time with a score of 1-0.
Rafa was still not 100% fit to guide his team from the touchline and it was Samy Lee(formerly with Bolton Coaching team) who took the task on his shoulders to guide the team,keeping in constant tough with Rafa who was seen sitting in the stands.Torres should be fit for the Sunday game against New
castle Utd and give boost to the Liverpool side upfront. Liverpool started off the second half with much more confidence, making it 3-0 just before the one hour mark. Guess who scored the two goals for 'The Reds'? It was Robbie Keane,much criticized lately for his lack of goal scoring form. The second goal went something like this: McCann instead of clearing the ball properly gave away the ball to Steve Gee who took total control of it before passing it to Keane who slotted it pass Jaaskelainen with his left foot. The third goal came because of some intelligent and quick thinking from Pepe Reina. Bolton players were still on Liverpool's box when Reina rolled the ball to Alonso;Benayoun and Keane supporting him on this break run.
Keane made a nice move into the box,giving yards of space for Alonso to pass the ball to Benayoun who then quickly passed the ball into the six yard box where Keane netted his second and wrapping up the game for Liverpool.Sadly Keane could not complete his hat-trick but he is back to his usual form and Liverpool back to winning ways.
With this win Liverpool stay ahead of the pack with Chelsea still hot on their heals and ManU breathing down their necks with still two games in hand. Christmas just got merrier for the Merseysiders.
Go LIVERPOOL!!!
This was the first time in 16 years that Liverpool have remained on top of the table on Christmas,the fans enjoying it thoroughly and hoping that their team win the title. They entertained a Bolton side who have never won against 'The Reds' in the recent past at Anfield.Liverpool have dropped vital points at home,playing for a 0-0 draw against Fulham,Stoke City & WestHam Utd. They also drew with Hull City (2-2),dropping points further.These points could have proven costly for Liverpool had their title opponents grabbed their opportunity to pick up points.All the BIG FOUR drew their last couple of games,keeping Liverpool right at the top of the table.
The first half kicked off in the right spirit,the players happy after Christmas and fans even merrier.Kevin Nolan and Steve Gee shook hands before the kick-off. It is learnt that Nolan is scouser (peculier isn't it?).Liverpool dominated possession,going about with the ball with their usual style and creating chances. Liverpool started with two strikers and two proper wingers (Riera & Benayoun). These two wingers can get you crosses into the box as well as dribble the ball past the defenders to create chances for the strikers. Bolton had their best chance when Kevin Nolan broke away from Hyypia and tried to pass the ball to the rushing Gardner but the ball fell right into the hands of the Liverpool keeper. Liverpool got about half a dozen penalty corners in the first half,converting the 5 or 6th one into a goal,courtesy Riera.Liverpool applied pressure and Bolton were defending deep,giving Insua,Alonso,Carragher to take free shots at goal.Carragher who was playing the right fullback in this game hammered a shot just above the goalpost. Both teams went in half-time with a score of 1-0.
Rafa was still not 100% fit to guide his team from the touchline and it was Samy Lee(formerly with Bolton Coaching team) who took the task on his shoulders to guide the team,keeping in constant tough with Rafa who was seen sitting in the stands.Torres should be fit for the Sunday game against New
castle Utd and give boost to the Liverpool side upfront. Liverpool started off the second half with much more confidence, making it 3-0 just before the one hour mark. Guess who scored the two goals for 'The Reds'? It was Robbie Keane,much criticized lately for his lack of goal scoring form. The second goal went something like this: McCann instead of clearing the ball properly gave away the ball to Steve Gee who took total control of it before passing it to Keane who slotted it pass Jaaskelainen with his left foot. The third goal came because of some intelligent and quick thinking from Pepe Reina. Bolton players were still on Liverpool's box when Reina rolled the ball to Alonso;Benayoun and Keane supporting him on this break run.Keane made a nice move into the box,giving yards of space for Alonso to pass the ball to Benayoun who then quickly passed the ball into the six yard box where Keane netted his second and wrapping up the game for Liverpool.Sadly Keane could not complete his hat-trick but he is back to his usual form and Liverpool back to winning ways.
With this win Liverpool stay ahead of the pack with Chelsea still hot on their heals and ManU breathing down their necks with still two games in hand. Christmas just got merrier for the Merseysiders.
Go LIVERPOOL!!!
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