2-1 and it is a nice way to start the domestic season. Rafa is bold enough to rest a lot of first team players, but the team still plays well. This shows how far we have developed. The team is now getting closer to Rafa's ideal team, and we will have a good chance in challenging the Premiership, especially if Chelsea is turning their focus to CL.
Players Rating:
Reina: 7.5 Nobody can stop that Shevchenko goal, but he did made 2 nice consecutive saves in 2H to keep the score at bay.
Finnan: 6.5 Played well but one slow action let Shevchenko scored.
Carragher: 7 Captain Carra did his best to protect the goal.
Agger: 7 A nice game for the young Dane. We can expect more games for the guy this season.
Riise: 7.5 Scored a nice goal after running the whole pitch.
Pennant: 7 Another lively match.
Sissoko: 8 The boss of the midfield, and shown Ballack how to play in Premiership.
Zenden: 7 A nice performance.
Gonzalez: 7 Another nice game.
Luis Garcia: 6.5 A good game.
Crouch: 7 Scored a nice goal thanks to Bellany's great cross.
Substitutions:
Aurelio: 7 A nice debut. His freekicks are class, and he almost scored a goal.
Alonso: 6.5 A good game although he was unlucky to get a yellow card.
Gerrard: 6.5 Still picking up his form.
Bellamy: 7 Another nice run and made an impact when substituted on.
Sinama-Pongolle: Not enough time to impress.
Rafa: 7 His formation is very bold and his substitutions made impacts. Tactical genius.
Chelsea: 6.5 They will still be the favorite, but we are getting closer. And with a little bit luck, who knows what will happen?
Man of the Match: Sissoko. A real bargin for 5m.
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