0-1 and we are through to last 8. It was a strange game that like the weekend game, we dominated but can't suck the ball into the net, thanks to some superb goalkeeping skills and the lack of luck. Strangely, rather we were one up or not actually does not mean much, and the fact that we were strong at the back make us through to the next round.
A tribute must be paid to David Moores who will probably be the Club chairman for the last time last night. Although he missed winning the league champions, he put the Club in safe hands, and #19 will arrive home soon.
Players Rating:
Reina: 7 Another nice display but were unable to prevent the goal.
Finnan: 7.5 Get stronger and stronger towards the end. One of his best performance in a Red shirt.
Carragher: 8.5 Another MoM performance. Reduced the Barca attack to minimal.
Agger: 7 A nice performance.
Arbeloa: 6.5 Did well apart from covered the offside position for the goal conceded.
Gerrard: 7.5 Drive the team to a famous "defeat" and eliminated Barca.
Alonso: 7 Another silent but effective performance.
Sissoko: 8 Almost opened his scoring account. We will miss him for the next match due to suspension.
Riise: 8 Could have get a hat trick.
Bellamy: 7 Created problems to the Barca back line.
Kuyt: 7 Another hard working performance but without many scoring opportunities.
Substitutions:
Pennant: 7 A good performance and almost provided an equaliser.
Aurelio: 6.5 A good performance.
Crouch: 6.5 Missed a glorious chance to equalise the score, although at the end it does not matter.
Rafa: 8 Great tactic win. The team now plays according to his tactics. Now we need to sharpen our scoring.
Barcelona: 6 Lose out in tactics. But they are really tough opponents.
Man of the Match: Carragher. Rock at the back.
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