Liverpool 0 Manchester 1(John O Shea 92 min)
In a game of fierce rivalry, rich tradition and mutual hatred but respect, Two of the biggest England club slug it out once again.
If it were a boxing match Liverpool would be the boxer winning and dominating for 12 round but only with a lapse of concentration got knock out with a sucker punch in the dying second.
But alas this is football, whether or not Ferguson agree or disagree with Liverpool domination(Man Utd was lucky.) Goal is what really count.
Rafa had his tactic right, using just one out and out winger in Gonzalez to attack Neville’s at the right making him unable to overlap and leave Ronaldo alone to handle Gonzalez and Risse.
Xabi and Sissoko were dominating the midfield and Gerrard at the first half was given a virtual free role even if he was a right midfield. Evra too was pinned down, So both the Man UÂ winger was virtual asleep and alone for most of the game.
Man Utd only chance was on the counter or when the moment Liverpool Sissoko unforced error when passing or Xabi fancied dive that the ref didn’t buy. But even then the windows of opportunity was very short.
even Man utd best player of the season was very quiet. He was even more mature and new very well that he can not run at Liverpool Midfield was at the strongest for he were afraid of loosing their possession. Ronaldo has matured.
Liverpool this season is very vulnerable specially when the score is nil nil. They just take too long inr finding the first goal. This a weakness Rafa needs to address.
The result should have taught Liverpool to be more ruthless in front of goal. It was not just Man U, other team has manage to shut down Liverpool not by neutralizing the game but just by hanging on with Liverpool wastefulness. today Liverpool were punish!
While Liverpool has lost this game, all is not lost. Barca is a bigger fish to fry. This painful defeat should be a painful reminder on how to win a game or win the league.. Just don’t forget it.
