Liverpool FC - Page 39

Scouser_Dave · 23-02-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DanishToast

I'm not sure you're allowed to post a link to that site.

arwell

DanishToast · 23-02-2008, 03:57 PM

Only one change from the match against Inter Milan and only because Carragher is suspended. Hopefully we'll win this comfortable.

HighsAndLows · 23-02-2008, 04:12 PM

The easiest, unmarked header that Tuncay will ever score.

DanishToast · 23-02-2008, 04:30 PM

Yees!

Thank God for Torres!

Scouser_Dave · 23-02-2008, 06:22 PM

LIVERPOOL 3 - 2 MIDDLESBROUGH
Saturday 23 February 2008 15:00 , Barclays Premier League
TERRIFIC TORRES BURIES BORO

Liverpool have gone fourth in the Premier League after a superb hat-trick from Fernando Torres gave them a 3-2 victory over Middlesbrough at Anfield on Saturday.

The Reds had trailed to a ninth minute Boro goal for Tuncay Sanli, but Torres turned it around with two goals before the break, and he completed his second Liverpool hat-trick with a third midway through the second half. And although Downing made it 3-2 late on, the Reds held on for the points.

Torres has now scored 21 goals, a wonderful achievement in his first season in English football, and today's treble leaves him hot on the heels of Adebayor and Ronaldo in the race to be the Premier League's top marksman.

Rafa Benitez made just one change from the side that beat Inter Milan here on Tuesday, and that was forced upon him by the suspension of Jamie Carragher after he picked a fifth yellow card against Barnsley. Carragher's place was taken by Alvaro Arbeloa, who started for the first time since the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in January.

Liverpool knew a win today would take them above Everton into fourth place, at least until their trip to Manchester City on Monday, and they set about their task in positive fashion when a 4th minute Gerrard corner caused confusion in the Boro box and then a shot from the same man flew wide of Schwarzer's left hand post.

But Middlesbrough came to Anfield with no shortage of confidence after an eight game unbeaten run and they rocked the Reds on nine minutes when Tuncay Sanli gave them the lead.

It came after a handball from Babel gave the visitors a free kick deep inside Liverpool territory, and Tuncay found himself all alone six yards out to head home Downing's in-swinging cross. The Reds rearguard had all pushed out looking to place Boro offside, but there was no flag and Tuncay celebrated as they protested.

They say goals change games and Tuncay's strike has certainly changed the picture. The Reds were reeling from their knock back and passes were going astray as Middlesbrough continued to look dangerous on the counter.

Rafa's men needed a lift and they got one from an unexpected source in the 28th minute. There looked nothing on as the ball bounced in front of the Boro back four, but Julio Arca lost his bearings and headed the ball over his defensive line where Fernando Torres was waiting, and he equalised after speeding clear and rounding Schwarzer.

Parity was restored, but it didn't last long. The Reds' fans will hardly have had time to sit back down from celebrating El Nino's first strike when he scored again to give Liverpool the lead, and it was some goal. Torres has already treated us to special moments in his first season here and this was another goal to saviour, the Spaniard beating Schwarzer with a superb shot from 25 yards.

The game had been turned on its head, but Middlesbrough were still a threat and they thought they'd equalised when another Downing cross was turned home by Tuncay, but the referee had spotted he'd done so with his arm and gave the Reds a free kick.

Liverpool began the second half in front, but the pattern of play suggested they'd have their work cut out to end it that way. Middlesbrough were making life difficult for them, and Downing in particular looked like he could ruin their day. Rafa has often lamented about his side's failure to kill off their opponents and it was clear here that they'd need another goal here.

The game was on knife edge, but Torres settled everyone's nerves when he completed his hat-trick and made the game safe in the 61st minute. Torres has looked razor sharp since he returned from injury against Inter on Tuesday and he cut Boro down for a third time when he beat Wheater to the ball before placing it past Schwarzer and into the Kop net.

A nervous finish should have been avoided, but an 83rd minute goal from Downing reduced the deficit to one goal once again and it looked like finger nails would again be needed.

The 85th minute sending off of Boro forward Jeremie Aliadiere for raising his hands to Mascherano helped settle some nerves, and the Reds closed the game out to record a priceless three points in the race for a Champions League place.

Teams
Liverpool: Reina, Aurelio, Hyypia, Arbeloa, Finnan, Babel, Mascherano, Leiva, Gerrard (captain), Torres, Kuyt. Subs - Riise, Crouch, Martin, Skrtel, Benayoun

Middlesbrough: Schwarzer, Young, Pogatetz, Wheater, Grounds, Downing, Arca (captain), Rochemback, O'Neil, Aliadiere, Sanli. Subs - Boateng, Alves, Hines, , Turnbull

Referee: L Mason

Conditions: Dry

Attendance: 43,612

Liverpoolfc.tv Man-of-the-Match: Fernando Torres

Breakdown
15:01 GMT : Match Starts
1 min : Middlesbrough kick off attacking the Kop end
2 mins : First attack of the match and Gerrard's centre from the left is well cleared at the near post by Wheater
3 mins : Just the one enforced change for the Reds today, with Arbeloa in for the suspended Carra - so far we line up with the same system that reaped the rewards against Inter
4 mins : Liverpool earn their first corner of the match after a neat move involving Kuyt and Gerrard
5 mins : 'Boro struggle to clear but no-one is on hand to follow up after Scwarzer misjudges the flight of the ball
6 mins : A raking pass from left to right from Aurelio sees the ball eventually worked to Gerrard who sees his long range strike fly well wide
8 mins : 'Boro come into the match on the back of an eight match unbeaten run in all competitions, so they will be no pushovers
9 mins : Handball from Babel gifts Boro a free-kick to the right of the Reds' penalty area
9 mins : GOAL! Tuncay Sanli: Downing's free-kick exposes the Reds' offside trap and Tuncay heads home
11 mins : It's a goal out of nothing for the visitors and a sloppy piece of play by Liverpool.
13 mins : The crowd were in good spirits ahead of the match but at the moment there is a stunned silence at Anfield
14 mins : Kuyt's searching cross is too long for Torres and Babel, who arrived late at the far post
16 mins : Taunting chants from the travelling 'Boro fans - 'Are you Barnsley in disguise?' Let's hope it comes back to haunt them!
17 mins : Aliadiere breaks clear of Hyypia but some alert defending from the returning Arbeloa prevents the former Arsenal man making it 2-0
18 mins : From one end to the other, as Babel's low ball across the face of goal is met by Kuyt, who flashes a shot over at the near post
20 mins : Finnan's hopeful cross into the box is way beyond Babel and goes out for a goal kick. A frustrating start for Liverpool
23 mins : A flowing move ends with Mascherano drilling a long range effort wide of Schwarzer's right-hand post. He's still looking for that first goal in a Red shirt
25 mins : Dirk Kuyt goes down under the challenge of Rochemback but the ref is having none of it!
27 mins : Last season Stevie G came up with the inspiration to see off 'Boro and it looks like we could use some of that magic today
28 mins : GOAL! Fernando Torres: A mistake by Arca lets Torres in and El Nino does the rest by rounding the keeper and firing in his 19th of the season
30 mins : GOAL! Fernando Torres: The Spaniard turns the game on its head with a 25 yard belter
33 mins : Phew! It's all change and it's all thanks to Torres!
34 mins : First Booking: Jeremie Aliadiere:
35 mins : First Booking: Tuncay Sanli: The Turk is deservedly booked for using his arm to deflect the ball beyond Reina. The goal does not stand
38 mins : Aliadiere races through to fire past Reina but an offside in the build-up means the goal, once again, does not stand
42 mins : Matches between these two sides have often been dour affairs in recent years but it hasn't been the case so far today - lot's of incident and goalmouth action to enjoy
43 mins : It's all Liverpool in the dying embers of the half
45 mins : There will be a minimum of two minutes added time
15:48 GMT : Half Time Reached
16:04 GMT : Second Half Begins
46 mins : Liverpool restart the match attacking the Kop end
47 mins : 'Boro have begun the second period well. This is by no means over yet
49 mins : An up and under sees Wheater challenge Reina, but the Spanish stopper gets there first and gathers well at the second attempt
50 mins : The hosts respond with a lightning quick counter attack but Ryan Babel opts to go alone and sees his right-footed shot deflect away to safety.
52 mins : Finnan does well under pressure to earn Liverpool a corner but it comes to nothing
53 mins : Downing looks dangerous down the left for the away side and earns a corner in front of the travelling fans
53 mins : First Booking: David Wheater:
53 mins : First Booking: Pepe Reina:
54 mins : A scuffle following the corner results in two bookings after Reina took objection to a late challenge from the 'Boro defender
58 mins : It would be fair to say it has been a scrappy opening to the second period. Lots of stoppages and a lack of quality in possession of the ball from both sides
59 mins : Substitution: Mido for Gary O'Neil:
60 mins : A rare Reds attack sees some brilliance from Torres take him to the byline but no-one is there to apply the finishing touch.
61 mins : GOAL! Fernando Torres: Hat-trick man.
62 mins : Substitution: Yossi Benayoun for Ryan Babel:
63 mins : First Booking: Fabio Rochemback:
64 mins : It should be 4-1 as an unmarked Lucas heads Gerrard's free-kick over the bar. A great chance
66 mins : Another great display from El Nino. Defenders are so frightened of his pace and it showed again there with his hat-trick goal, as Wheater and Schwarzer got into a muddle 30 yards from goal, allowing him to hook in. That's 21 for the season now
67 mins : If the Reds can see this through they will move into fourth place with Man City and Everton to play on Monday
68 mins : A Gerrard pass sends Torres through but he just misses out on a fourth with a shot that flies inches wide from a tight angle
69 mins : Substitution: Afonso Alves for Tuncay Sanli:
73 mins : Substitution: John Arne Riise for Dirk Kuyt:
76 mins : A chance for Boro to make it interesting but Aliadiere hammers over after a nice turn to outfox Aurelio
77 mins : Gerrard cuts in from the left but fires a shot well into Kop. Nevermind Stevie, just save them for the defining matches
79 mins : First Booking: Steve Finnan:
79 mins : Opportunity for Boro with a free-kick on the edge of the Reds' box - but it deflects off the wall and out for a corner
83 mins : There doesn't look like being any European hangover for the Reds.
83 mins : GOAL! Stuart Downing: Spoke too soon. Downing powers in to the box and slips it beyond Reina. 3-2.
85 mins : Sending Off: Jeremie Aliadiere:
88 mins : It's been an incindent packed encounter. Just a few minutes for the Reds to see it through and pick up three vital points
90 mins : First Booking: Luke Young:
90 mins : There will be a minimum of three minutes added time.
90 mins : Substitution: Peter Crouch for Fernando Torres:
16:52 GMT : Match Over

Scouser_Dave · 23-02-2008, 06:22 PM

Kaka11|LFC · 23-02-2008, 09:46 PM

Woohoo Torres Is A Legend!!

DanishToast · 23-02-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kaka11kaka11

Woohoo Torres Is A Legend!!

Wouldn't exactly call him a legend yet, but he's the striker we've missed since Owen left.

Scouser_Dave · 23-02-2008, 10:03 PM

he is no fowler yet

CreerBFC · 24-02-2008, 12:13 AM

omg

Mascherano should of been sent off as well there was no need to touch his face im not surprised he swiped back

he should get a 3 match ban for raising his hand

HighsAndLows · 24-02-2008, 12:15 AM

He certainly isn't Fowler, no noseplasters yet! But no their both quality players.

3 match ban for squishing his cheeks? Yeah it's ungentlemanly conduct and he shouldn't have done it in the first place but Aliadiere needs to keep his temper a little better, yeah frustration has set in and all that but you've gotta know that players will try and wind you up if they know you'll react in that way, i think all young premier league players have had to get used to this, Rooney has had to calm his temper down alot (still gets caught out occasionally), Beckham always used to get wound up, Mikel for Chelsea is going through the same thing.

AnfieldG8 · 24-02-2008, 12:51 AM

Lucas was lalalala...i would have liked to see Kewell.

Gerrard4eva · 24-02-2008, 02:14 AM

That was a good game, and a badly needed win. That was a great hatrick from Torres!

I have to admit, that wasn't Lucas' best performance for Liverpool. Oh well, he's still young and he's already played some great games for us.

TR1M8L3 · 24-02-2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AnfieldG8

Lucas was lalalala...i would have liked to see Kewell.

kewell is getting sold hence the lack of games hes playing.

true mascherano shouldnt have raised his hand but if that is your reaction to sum1 raisin dere hand to you because u intentionally kicked them while the ref wasnt looking then you deserve to get sent off and need to learn some self control.

Gerrard4eva · 24-02-2008, 02:41 AM

Kewell is getting sold?! Can anyone give me a link or something to show me proof? I thought Kewell didn't get to play a lot of games in the 1st half of the season because of his injury problems, he only recovered a few weeks ago.

LewisLaa · 24-02-2008, 03:39 AM

There was an interesting interview with harry kewell recently. He said something like

Everyone thinks he is injury prone, but he's only had 1 or 2 injuries, its just they get worse because of terrible medical staff

DanishToast · 24-02-2008, 10:06 AM

Kewell isn't getting sold. He's just not getting his contract renewed. He's been absolutely awful lately and I think Rafa has given up on him.

Scouser_Dave · 24-02-2008, 04:50 PM

Schalke 04's Brazilian full-back Rafinha has admitted interest from Liverpool for his services.

If you recall, Liverpool were on the verge of signing another highly-rated Brazilian in Seville's Daniel Alves a few seasons ago.

Due to restrictive finances (and some would say, Rick Parry's lack of transfer negotiation skills) Alves continues to ply his trade for Seville.

The right-back Rafinha, whose name translates as "Little Rafa", has been a virtual ever-present for the Bundesliga outfit since joining from Coritiba in the summer of 2005 and a number of impressive performances have now caught the eye of the Liverpool boss.

Brazilian International Rafinha

A £5million summer move is thought to be being discussed, and the player himself has now admitted that he would be interested in making the switch to Anfield.

"Liverpool is a top destination," he said.

"If a move would suit Schalke as well as myself, we can discuss it."

Steve Finnan's form this season has not been the greatest. Despite a fantastic game against Inter, one would say he hasn't lived up to his near Player-of-the Season status last season.

TR1M8L3 · 24-02-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerrard4eva

Kewell is getting sold?! Can anyone give me a link or something to show me proof? I thought Kewell didn't get to play a lot of games in the 1st half of the season because of his injury problems, he only recovered a few weeks ago.

There isnt a link its just common knowledge. hes been back about a month or two now, and hasnt impressed atall. has been missing chances that are easier to score and has done one thing of note which was setting up kuyts goal against marseille. Rafa is looking to bring in a new left winger as kewell clearly is past it now his main asset along with his skill was his ability to take on full backs with his pace which he no longer has. I think he will certainly be gone come the end of the season and i like him alot but we need alot better.

MaschPotato · 24-02-2008, 05:40 PM

theres alot of transfer talk goin on and i would love to see this team compete for the title next season

Reina

Rafinha Carragher Agger Bridge/Arbeloa

Quaresma Gerrard Mascherano Babel

Torres Villa/Henry

If D.I.C take over they'll give there all to make this club world beaters once again and IMO this team is capable of that

TR1M8L3 · 24-02-2008, 05:42 PM

Danger Dave that is true but can you really see him pretty much not playing for us anymore because i cant see arbeloa leaving come summertime. I want us to get rafinha and make arbeloa our new LB with insua as backup LB, Arbeloa has been better at LB than RB in my opinion.

TR1M8L3 · 24-02-2008, 05:44 PM

MaschPotato i dont think we will be getting henry lol and i can see insua stepping up to the first team rather than us shelling out for bridge. Im definately all for quaresma villa and rafinha though, would be great. I think we need a new left winger babel is a striker not a winger.

MaschPotato · 24-02-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TR1M8L3

MaschPotato i dont think we will be getting henry lol and i can see insua stepping up to the first team rather than us shelling out for bridge. Im definately all for quaresma villa and rafinha though, would be great. I think we need a new left winger babel is a striker not a winger.

must say though there was a link saying we will be swapping Alonso for Henry...dont' think it'll happen but i can dream can't i

Scouser_Dave · 24-02-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MaschPotato

must say though there was a link saying we will be swapping Alonso for Henry...dont' think it'll happen but i can dream can't i

He might he is`nt to happy about play Right Wing at Barcelona so you never know.........

There was a Rumour that Rafa has offered Alonso plus 5 mill

MaschPotato · 24-02-2008, 05:52 PM

lol i wuddnt take it then...maybe 10m..........

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Scouser_Dave EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 13,973	LIVERPOOL 3 - 2 MIDDLESBROUGH Saturday 23 February 2008 15:00 , Barclays Premier League TERRIFIC TORRES BURIES BORO Liverpool have gone fourth in the Premier League after a superb hat-trick from Fernando Torres gave them a 3-2 victory over Middlesbrough at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds had trailed to a ninth minute Boro goal for Tuncay Sanli, but Torres turned it around with two goals before the break, and he completed his second Liverpool hat-trick with a third midway through the second half. And although Downing made it 3-2 late on, the Reds held on for the points. Torres has now scored 21 goals, a wonderful achievement in his first season in English football, and today's treble leaves him hot on the heels of Adebayor and Ronaldo in the race to be the Premier League's top marksman. Rafa Benitez made just one change from the side that beat Inter Milan here on Tuesday, and that was forced upon him by the suspension of Jamie Carragher after he picked a fifth yellow card against Barnsley. Carragher's place was taken by Alvaro Arbeloa, who started for the first time since the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in January. Liverpool knew a win today would take them above Everton into fourth place, at least until their trip to Manchester City on Monday, and they set about their task in positive fashion when a 4th minute Gerrard corner caused confusion in the Boro box and then a shot from the same man flew wide of Schwarzer's left hand post. But Middlesbrough came to Anfield with no shortage of confidence after an eight game unbeaten run and they rocked the Reds on nine minutes when Tuncay Sanli gave them the lead. It came after a handball from Babel gave the visitors a free kick deep inside Liverpool territory, and Tuncay found himself all alone six yards out to head home Downing's in-swinging cross. The Reds rearguard had all pushed out looking to place Boro offside, but there was no flag and Tuncay celebrated as they protested. They say goals change games and Tuncay's strike has certainly changed the picture. The Reds were reeling from their knock back and passes were going astray as Middlesbrough continued to look dangerous on the counter. Rafa's men needed a lift and they got one from an unexpected source in the 28th minute. There looked nothing on as the ball bounced in front of the Boro back four, but Julio Arca lost his bearings and headed the ball over his defensive line where Fernando Torres was waiting, and he equalised after speeding clear and rounding Schwarzer. Parity was restored, but it didn't last long. The Reds' fans will hardly have had time to sit back down from celebrating El Nino's first strike when he scored again to give Liverpool the lead, and it was some goal. Torres has already treated us to special moments in his first season here and this was another goal to saviour, the Spaniard beating Schwarzer with a superb shot from 25 yards. The game had been turned on its head, but Middlesbrough were still a threat and they thought they'd equalised when another Downing cross was turned home by Tuncay, but the referee had spotted he'd done so with his arm and gave the Reds a free kick. Liverpool began the second half in front, but the pattern of play suggested they'd have their work cut out to end it that way. Middlesbrough were making life difficult for them, and Downing in particular looked like he could ruin their day. Rafa has often lamented about his side's failure to kill off their opponents and it was clear here that they'd need another goal here. The game was on knife edge, but Torres settled everyone's nerves when he completed his hat-trick and made the game safe in the 61st minute. Torres has looked razor sharp since he returned from injury against Inter on Tuesday and he cut Boro down for a third time when he beat Wheater to the ball before placing it past Schwarzer and into the Kop net. A nervous finish should have been avoided, but an 83rd minute goal from Downing reduced the deficit to one goal once again and it looked like finger nails would again be needed. The 85th minute sending off of Boro forward Jeremie Aliadiere for raising his hands to Mascherano helped settle some nerves, and the Reds closed the game out to record a priceless three points in the race for a Champions League place. Teams Liverpool: Reina, Aurelio, Hyypia, Arbeloa, Finnan, Babel, Mascherano, Leiva, Gerrard (captain), Torres, Kuyt. Subs - Riise, Crouch, Martin, Skrtel, Benayoun Middlesbrough: Schwarzer, Young, Pogatetz, Wheater, Grounds, Downing, Arca (captain), Rochemback, O'Neil, Aliadiere, Sanli. Subs - Boateng, Alves, Hines, , Turnbull Referee: L Mason Conditions: Dry Attendance: 43,612 Liverpoolfc.tv Man-of-the-Match: Fernando Torres Breakdown 15:01 GMT : Match Starts 1 min : Middlesbrough kick off attacking the Kop end 2 mins : First attack of the match and Gerrard's centre from the left is well cleared at the near post by Wheater 3 mins : Just the one enforced change for the Reds today, with Arbeloa in for the suspended Carra - so far we line up with the same system that reaped the rewards against Inter 4 mins : Liverpool earn their first corner of the match after a neat move involving Kuyt and Gerrard 5 mins : 'Boro struggle to clear but no-one is on hand to follow up after Scwarzer misjudges the flight of the ball 6 mins : A raking pass from left to right from Aurelio sees the ball eventually worked to Gerrard who sees his long range strike fly well wide 8 mins : 'Boro come into the match on the back of an eight match unbeaten run in all competitions, so they will be no pushovers 9 mins : Handball from Babel gifts Boro a free-kick to the right of the Reds' penalty area 9 mins : GOAL! Tuncay Sanli: Downing's free-kick exposes the Reds' offside trap and Tuncay heads home 11 mins : It's a goal out of nothing for the visitors and a sloppy piece of play by Liverpool. 13 mins : The crowd were in good spirits ahead of the match but at the moment there is a stunned silence at Anfield 14 mins : Kuyt's searching cross is too long for Torres and Babel, who arrived late at the far post 16 mins : Taunting chants from the travelling 'Boro fans - 'Are you Barnsley in disguise?' Let's hope it comes back to haunt them! 17 mins : Aliadiere breaks clear of Hyypia but some alert defending from the returning Arbeloa prevents the former Arsenal man making it 2-0 18 mins : From one end to the other, as Babel's low ball across the face of goal is met by Kuyt, who flashes a shot over at the near post 20 mins : Finnan's hopeful cross into the box is way beyond Babel and goes out for a goal kick. A frustrating start for Liverpool 23 mins : A flowing move ends with Mascherano drilling a long range effort wide of Schwarzer's right-hand post. He's still looking for that first goal in a Red shirt 25 mins : Dirk Kuyt goes down under the challenge of Rochemback but the ref is having none of it! 27 mins : Last season Stevie G came up with the inspiration to see off 'Boro and it looks like we could use some of that magic today 28 mins : GOAL! Fernando Torres: A mistake by Arca lets Torres in and El Nino does the rest by rounding the keeper and firing in his 19th of the season 30 mins : GOAL! Fernando Torres: The Spaniard turns the game on its head with a 25 yard belter 33 mins : Phew! It's all change and it's all thanks to Torres! 34 mins : First Booking: Jeremie Aliadiere: 35 mins : First Booking: Tuncay Sanli: The Turk is deservedly booked for using his arm to deflect the ball beyond Reina. The goal does not stand 38 mins : Aliadiere races through to fire past Reina but an offside in the build-up means the goal, once again, does not stand 42 mins : Matches between these two sides have often been dour affairs in recent years but it hasn't been the case so far today - lot's of incident and goalmouth action to enjoy 43 mins : It's all Liverpool in the dying embers of the half 45 mins : There will be a minimum of two minutes added time 15:48 GMT : Half Time Reached 16:04 GMT : Second Half Begins 46 mins : Liverpool restart the match attacking the Kop end 47 mins : 'Boro have begun the second period well. This is by no means over yet 49 mins : An up and under sees Wheater challenge Reina, but the Spanish stopper gets there first and gathers well at the second attempt 50 mins : The hosts respond with a lightning quick counter attack but Ryan Babel opts to go alone and sees his right-footed shot deflect away to safety. 52 mins : Finnan does well under pressure to earn Liverpool a corner but it comes to nothing 53 mins : Downing looks dangerous down the left for the away side and earns a corner in front of the travelling fans 53 mins : First Booking: David Wheater: 53 mins : First Booking: Pepe Reina: 54 mins : A scuffle following the corner results in two bookings after Reina took objection to a late challenge from the 'Boro defender 58 mins : It would be fair to say it has been a scrappy opening to the second period. Lots of stoppages and a lack of quality in possession of the ball from both sides 59 mins : Substitution: Mido for Gary O'Neil: 60 mins : A rare Reds attack sees some brilliance from Torres take him to the byline but no-one is there to apply the finishing touch. 61 mins : GOAL! Fernando Torres: Hat-trick man. 62 mins : Substitution: Yossi Benayoun for Ryan Babel: 63 mins : First Booking: Fabio Rochemback: 64 mins : It should be 4-1 as an unmarked Lucas heads Gerrard's free-kick over the bar. A great chance 66 mins : Another great display from El Nino. Defenders are so frightened of his pace and it showed again there with his hat-trick goal, as Wheater and Schwarzer got into a muddle 30 yards from goal, allowing him to hook in. That's 21 for the season now 67 mins : If the Reds can see this through they will move into fourth place with Man City and Everton to play on Monday 68 mins : A Gerrard pass sends Torres through but he just misses out on a fourth with a shot that flies inches wide from a tight angle 69 mins : Substitution: Afonso Alves for Tuncay Sanli: 73 mins : Substitution: John Arne Riise for Dirk Kuyt: 76 mins : A chance for Boro to make it interesting but Aliadiere hammers over after a nice turn to outfox Aurelio 77 mins : Gerrard cuts in from the left but fires a shot well into Kop. Nevermind Stevie, just save them for the defining matches 79 mins : First Booking: Steve Finnan: 79 mins : Opportunity for Boro with a free-kick on the edge of the Reds' box - but it deflects off the wall and out for a corner 83 mins : There doesn't look like being any European hangover for the Reds. 83 mins : GOAL! Stuart Downing: Spoke too soon. Downing powers in to the box and slips it beyond Reina. 3-2. 85 mins : Sending Off: Jeremie Aliadiere: 88 mins : It's been an incindent packed encounter. Just a few minutes for the Reds to see it through and pick up three vital points 90 mins : First Booking: Luke Young: 90 mins : There will be a minimum of three minutes added time. 90 mins : Substitution: Peter Crouch for Fernando Torres: 16:52 GMT : Match Over __________________

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23-02-2008, 09:46 PM	#957 (permalink)
Kaka11\|LFC Elite Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,072	Woohoo Torres Is A Legend!! __________________ MODERN WARFARE 2

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Scouser_Dave EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 13,973	he is no fowler yet __________________

23-02-2008, 03:57 PM	#952 (permalink)
DanishToast Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Allerød, Denmark Posts: 864	Only one change from the match against Inter Milan and only because Carragher is suspended. Hopefully we'll win this comfortable.

23-02-2008, 04:30 PM	#954 (permalink)
DanishToast Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Allerød, Denmark Posts: 864	Yees! Thank God for Torres!

24-02-2008, 12:13 AM	#960 (permalink)
CreerBFC Tangerine Army Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Blackpool Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 15,651	omg Mascherano should of been sent off as well there was no need to touch his face im not surprised he swiped back he should get a 3 match ban for raising his hand __________________

24-02-2008, 12:15 AM	#961 (permalink)
HighsAndLows Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Age: 22 Posts: 184	He certainly isn't Fowler, no noseplasters yet! But no their both quality players. 3 match ban for squishing his cheeks? Yeah it's ungentlemanly conduct and he shouldn't have done it in the first place but Aliadiere needs to keep his temper a little better, yeah frustration has set in and all that but you've gotta know that players will try and wind you up if they know you'll react in that way, i think all young premier league players have had to get used to this, Rooney has had to calm his temper down alot (still gets caught out occasionally), Beckham always used to get wound up, Mikel for Chelsea is going through the same thing. __________________ Xbox 360 gamertag = Mark Hoeppner Last edited by HighsAndLows; 24-02-2008 at 12:26 AM..

24-02-2008, 12:51 AM	#962 (permalink)
AnfieldG8 Forum Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 4,735 Blog Entries: 2	Lucas was lalalala...i would have liked to see Kewell. __________________ Please Support Australia's World Cup Bid and Sign Up: http://www.australia2018-2022.com.au/ En Rafa Confiamos!

24-02-2008, 02:14 AM	#963 (permalink)
Gerrard4eva Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aussie Land Posts: 443	That was a good game, and a badly needed win. That was a great hatrick from Torres! I have to admit, that wasn't Lucas' best performance for Liverpool. Oh well, he's still young and he's already played some great games for us. __________________ I will always be a Liverpool supporter! GO THE REDS!!

24-02-2008, 02:41 AM	#965 (permalink)
Gerrard4eva Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aussie Land Posts: 443	Kewell is getting sold?! Can anyone give me a link or something to show me proof? I thought Kewell didn't get to play a lot of games in the 1st half of the season because of his injury problems, he only recovered a few weeks ago. __________________ I will always be a Liverpool supporter! GO THE REDS!!

24-02-2008, 03:39 AM	#966 (permalink)
LewisLaa Elite Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 7,285	There was an interesting interview with harry kewell recently. He said something like Everyone thinks he is injury prone, but he's only had 1 or 2 injuries, its just they get worse because of terrible medical staff __________________ The Red Half of Merseyside.

24-02-2008, 10:06 AM	#967 (permalink)
DanishToast Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Allerød, Denmark Posts: 864	Kewell isn't getting sold. He's just not getting his contract renewed. He's been absolutely awful lately and I think Rafa has given up on him.

24-02-2008, 04:50 PM	#968 (permalink)
Scouser_Dave EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 13,973	Schalke 04's Brazilian full-back Rafinha has admitted interest from Liverpool for his services. If you recall, Liverpool were on the verge of signing another highly-rated Brazilian in Seville's Daniel Alves a few seasons ago. Due to restrictive finances (and some would say, Rick Parry's lack of transfer negotiation skills) Alves continues to ply his trade for Seville. The right-back Rafinha, whose name translates as "Little Rafa", has been a virtual ever-present for the Bundesliga outfit since joining from Coritiba in the summer of 2005 and a number of impressive performances have now caught the eye of the Liverpool boss. Brazilian International Rafinha A £5million summer move is thought to be being discussed, and the player himself has now admitted that he would be interested in making the switch to Anfield. "Liverpool is a top destination," he said. "If a move would suit Schalke as well as myself, we can discuss it." Steve Finnan's form this season has not been the greatest. Despite a fantastic game against Inter, one would say he hasn't lived up to his near Player-of-the Season status last season. __________________

24-02-2008, 05:40 PM	#970 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	theres alot of transfer talk goin on and i would love to see this team compete for the title next season Reina Rafinha Carragher Agger Bridge/Arbeloa Quaresma Gerrard Mascherano Babel Torres Villa/Henry If D.I.C take over they'll give there all to make this club world beaters once again and IMO this team is capable of that

24-02-2008, 05:42 PM	#971 (permalink)
TR1M8L3 Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 814	Danger Dave that is true but can you really see him pretty much not playing for us anymore because i cant see arbeloa leaving come summertime. I want us to get rafinha and make arbeloa our new LB with insua as backup LB, Arbeloa has been better at LB than RB in my opinion.

24-02-2008, 05:44 PM	#972 (permalink)
TR1M8L3 Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 814	MaschPotato i dont think we will be getting henry lol and i can see insua stepping up to the first team rather than us shelling out for bridge. Im definately all for quaresma villa and rafinha though, would be great. I think we need a new left winger babel is a striker not a winger.

24-02-2008, 05:52 PM	#975 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	lol i wuddnt take it then...maybe 10m..........