1:1 and fans were really disappointed especially after a flying start. We started brightly and although Suarez missed a penalty, he did scored a nice header in the 12th minute. From then on we controlled the first half, and was unlucky not to score at least one more goal. Carroll's goal was harshly disallowed and Downing was very unlucky to hit the bar after an amazing run. In the second half, we did not do as good in 1H and let them equalized. With no Gerrard there is no one in the team who is able to drive the team forward, and at the end, a draw is a fair result.
Certainly it was a surprise for King Kenny to start Flanagan ahead of Kelly, and his careless error did contributed to the goal conceded. But let's give him some space and time.
Players Rating:
Reina: 7 Not much he can do for the goal conceded.
Flanagan: 5.5 Was at fault for the goal conceded.
Carragher: 6.5 Unable to motivate the team.
Agger: 6.5 A solid performance.
Enrique: 7 A nice debut and link up with the front well.
Henderson: 6 Passed well but in general a quiet debut.
Lucas: 6.5 Control the midfield well.
Adam: 7.5 A good debut with a nice assist and many good deliveries.
Downing: 7 Did well and was unlucky to hit the bar.
Suarez: 7 A nice goal taken.
Carroll: 6.5 His goal should count.
Substitutions:
Kuyt: 6.5 Was the surprised omission but failed to spark the team when come up.
Meireles: 6.5 Not enough time to impress.
King Kenny: 6.5 A few surprises in the starting lineup in omitting Kelly and Kuyt, and failed to change the team for the victory. Nevertheless this is only the first game and we have many rooms for improvement.
Sunderland: 6.5 Credit to them for not giving up, although they are very lucky to have 11 men on the pitch.
Man of the Match: Adam. Stevie G can be excused from taking corners and free kicks.
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