Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Match Report 080913 vs Manchester United: We finally beat them

2-1 and we finally beat them. And we deserved it. Despite conceded a goal in the 3rd minute we keep pressing and pressing, and at the end we beat them. The whole team did well, and the Kop was very loudly as well. This win give us confidence and this season is going to be exciting.

Players Rating:
Reina: 7.5 Superb throughout.
Arbeloa/Aurelio: 7.5 Did well and provided many dangerous crossings.
Skrtel/Carragher: Two rocks in the middle.
Alonso: 7.5 A solid display.
Mascherano: 9 He is everywhere and drives the team in the absence of Gerrard.
Kuyt: 8 Superb workrate.
Benayoun: 7.5 Many clever runs that drags the defenders out of position.
Riera: 7.5 Nice debut.
Keane: 7.5 Good performance.

Substitutions:
Gerrard: 7 A composed display.
Babel: 8 Super sub.
Hyypia: 7 Not enough time to impress.

Rafa: 8 Would be happy about the performance especially the response to conceding the early goal.

Manchester United: 5.5 An off day for them despite leading in 3 minutes. They don't deserve to get anything from this match.

Man of the Match: Mascherano. Repaying Rafa's faith.

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