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Roll On The Semi Finals


I missed the Arsenal game (though did manage to catch the highlights while away in Amsterdam for the weekend) but I certainly didn’t miss last night’s game and yet again Liverpool didn’t disappoint. Sure is a pity we didn’t see this kind of form earlier on in the season, now trailing Chelsea in the league by 15 unattainable points but, surprise surprise, here we are staring a Champions League semi-final in a few weeks.

I say that with confidence as I sincerely doubt that PSV can come to Anfield and put four goals past us in the hope of advancing to the semi-final stage against the winners of Chelsea v Valencia (first leg of which takes place tonight).

The first half was a bit lacking in energy and general structure of play but we did manage a fine header from Steven Gerrard about 27 minutes into the first half. But it was Xabi Alonso’s introduction in the second half along with two fine goals from John Arne Riise (who seems to be oozing with confidence of late) and Peter Crouch (who looks to be developing a new heading technique as well) within a few minutes of each other in the second half that sealed the deal and set Liverpool off an an attacking tangent against PSV.

Not once did Eindhoven look like a convincing threat on the pitch. Ronald Koeman afterwards reflected that his side gave Steve Finnan way too much room to move about on the pitch, and they’re right too. Liverpool and Finnan had full access up the right flank and had no problem hanging in crosses to set up for the goal mouth action.

The one bad spot is Fabio Aurelio, the news this morning revealing that his season is well and truly over after rupturing his Achilles tendon, possibly looking at six months out of action but the Brazilian is due a scan this morning to determine the extent of his injury.

So, roll on the semi-finals along with Reading this coming Saturday. All we need now is for Valencia to knock a few goals past Chelsea. Though wouldn’t you love to wipe yet another smirk off Mourinho’s face by dumping Chelsea out of the semi-finals, again?

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  1. Paul Clerkin on April 4th, 2007 6:32 pm

    Personally I hope Valencia stuff Chelsea. The only thing worse than Mourinho (those he is entertaining) is Chelsea fans, and I don’t want a rematch of 2005 just incase they would prevail this time….

  2. Ken McGuire on April 4th, 2007 10:33 pm

    Was hoping they’d stuff them tonight alright but its not to be. Hopefully the away goal will inspire them for the return leg. As usual, that IDIOT that is Drogba pops up to ruin everything. Picked a fine season to start realising where the goal was I tell you!

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