0-0 only vs Deportivo. This put us in a very disadvantage position that we need to at least get 2 points from the next 2 away games, which could be tough.
The performance was actually not bad, especially 1H. Apart from 1 last man safe by Riise, we basically control the tempo of the game. Deportivo seldom has any chance and we look like sure winner, the only thing missing is a goal, thanks to the superb goalkeeping of their goalie, and the wastage of our attackers.
2H we let them get into the game and we did not control the game, although it's still a closely matched game only. So at the end, 0-0 is definitely 2 points dropped.
Player Rating:
Kirkland: 7 First clean sheet of the season, but he has almost nothing to do. But he command his area well. I feel the back 4 are more comfortable with him in goal.
Josemi: 6.5 He's OK defense-wise, but offer only a few attacking-wise.
Carragher: 7.5 Another excellent for Carra. Is this really his best position, or he is good in any position assigned? If so, we should play him as a striker to solve our attack problem.
Hyypia: 7 Another solid performance as well for Sami.
Traore: 6 Maybe it's good news, there's really no chance for him to shine/make error whatsoever.
Garcia: 6.5 Played quite well 1H, missed a glorious chance, but performance drops a lot in 2H. Maybe he's still unable produce for the full 90 minutes?
Alonso: 7.5 Class as the Fulham game. He's a very ambitious player, another goal attempt from the center circle (his 3rd of the season). But similar to Garcia, performance dropped a bit in 2H. And his winless streak vs Deportivo is still on...
Hamann: 7 Solid performance from Didi as usual. Balloned our last free kick goal attempt as usual.
Riise: 7 Even though he's playing as left midfield his most significant contribution was the last man save in 1H. Not much offered for attacks, but I am a bit surprised Rafa substituted him instead of Traore.
Cisse: 7 Have a few half chances but didn't score. Still need to finetune the partnership with Baros.
Baros: 7.5 Work very hard especially 1H. I think we are beginning to see the Milan of Euro 04.
Substitions:
Kewell: 7 Has a few goal scoring moments but like the rest of the team, couldn't convert. He's getting better and better.
Finnan: I don't understand why he gets on for Cisse. Why not Warnock? Or is it warmup for the Charlton game as Josemi will be suspended?
Sinama-Pongolle: Very ambitious to prove himself, but I think he falls to the ground too easily. Not convincing at all. And please work hard to win your place!
Rafa: 6.5 He tried lots of attacking patterns, but couldn't produce a goal. I think we need to work hard especially the bonding of Milan and Cisse.
Deportivo: 7 They came for a point and get it. It would be tough to play at their stadium in 2 weeks time, let's hope we can find a way to win the game, but I won't feel too bad if we only get a draw.
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