1-4 and it was a long time since we last concede 4 goals at home. The score line probably flattered them, but we should learn the lesson with heart and improve from now on.
We actually started the match confidently and were the better side, but a stupid mistake from Traore changed everything. Reina tried hard and was close to save the penalty, but that's life.
Stevie G reacted well with a nice taken bullet and we equalized. And suddenly the Kop roared - but only for a few minutes. After that Chelsea regained possession and Hyypia's slowness was explored and they took the league at half time.
2H we tried to equalize and left lots of holes at the ball. Chelsea did well and scored 2 goals courtesy of our defensive mess. The nice thing was at the end the fans were singing YNWA. But I think they should be more vocal through the whole season.
Player Rating:
Reina: 6 Almost saved the penalty, and couldn't do much for the other 3 goals.
Finnan: 6 OK defensively but no contribution up front.
Carragher: 6.5 As usual played well at the back. Also had a nice assist to the equalizer.
Hyypia: 5.5 It's really sad to see him exploired by others because he's too slow.
Traore: 5 Stupid mistake and from that point on we lost.
Alonso: 6.5 Played with a big heart. One of the better player on the pitch.
Hamann: 6.5 Typical Didi performance.
Luis Garcia: 6 Should do better.
Gerrard: 7 Scored a nice equalizer but at the end it was not enough.
Riise: 6.5 Tried very hard, but was only close to scoring.
Crouch: 6 Have a good chance but didn't score. It's time for him to deliver.
Substitutions:
Sissoko: 6 Player quite well but couldn't change the result.
Sinama Pongolle: 6 Tried hard but no impact.
Cisse: Not enough time to impress.
Rafa: 5 Get it all wrong? I really hope he can play Cisse more - maybe as a AM?
Chelsea: 9 Well deserved winner although the scoreline flattered them. We should learn the lesson.
Man of the Match: Gerrard. Nice goal, but what are the other players doing?
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