Thursday, December 17, 2009

Match Report 091216 vs Wigan Athletic: A better result

2-1 and apart from a few scares we were in control of the game. Confidence may be still a bit low, especially after they scored, but we are getting better in general. Ngog was especially sharp and he is a good backup for Torres.

Players Rating:
Reina: 7 Another good performance in general.
Carragher: 7 Solid as a make-shift right back.
Skrtel: 6.5 Did well in defending.
Agger: 7 Should have scored from a corner.
Insua: 6.5 Solid defending.
Benayoun: 7 Very lively performance.
Gerrard: 7 Getting closer to his right level.
Mascherano: 7 Solid tackles.
Aurelio: 7 Deadly crossing that lead to the first goal.
Kuyt: 6.5 Worked hard as usual and with have a great shot saved.
Ngog: 7.5 Scored another great goal and growing confidence.

Substitutions:
Lucas: 6.5 Solid when came up to protect back four.
Torres: 7.5 Scored a great goal in his 100th game.
Aquilani: 6.5 Not enough time to impress.

Rafa: 7 Would be delighted in the result and the performance in general, but still need to grow the team confidence.

Wigan Athletic: 6 Didn't do too much to deserve more from the game.

Man of the Match: Ngog. Not quite Torres but a useful backup.

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