1-1 and we are losing ground further. In fairness drawing at St Andrew's is not a bad result, but with only 5 games remaining, the draw could be crucial. The talking point of the game is the way Rafa substituted. But Torres was really ineffective and we only created chances after he was substituted, maybe it's really fate that we didn't win this game.
Players Rating:
Reina: 7 Helpless with the goal conceded.
Johnson: 7 Fluke passing/shot created the goal for Gerrard.
Carragher: 7 Solid defending.
Kyrgiakos: 7 Good defending overall.
Insua: 6.5 Did well in supporting attack.
Maxi: 7.5 A very good performance and was unlucky not to score.
Gerrard: 7 Great goal gave us hope at one time.
Lucas: 6.5 Protecting the back 4 well.
Benayoun: 6 Not effective.
Kuyt: 6.5 Worked hard but was not effective.
Torres: 6 Never into the game.
Substitutions:
Ngog: 6.5 Missed many glorious chances.
Babel: 6.5 Linked up well with the team.
Aquilani: 6 Seems unwilling to play.
Rafa: 6.5 Would be disappointed about the way we conceded the goal, and will be forever blamed for substituting Torres should we not get the 4th place.
Birmingham City: 7 Tough to beat at the home.
Man of the Match: Maxi. If only he scored...
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