Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings - Page 96

ah_gogo · #**1426** 22-02-2007, 05:44 AM

Alright!! Who'ssss the mannnn!!

Haha deluxe scoreline!! 2 away goals, and I definitely back us to score at home against this Barca side

Rijkaard's decision to sub Motta, his only defensive midfielder in favour of an attacking midfielder has exposed the defensive cover.

Reina made a good decision to come off his line and kick the ball from Messi, timely intervention.

Rafa remains undefeated against Barca at Nou Camp. Hehe what a stunning victory

rahl · #**1427** 22-02-2007, 05:46 AM

Much better in the second half. We worked our socks off and stopped Barca. Kuyt could have scored a brace but his second chance fell to Bellars, who fed Riise for a right-footed shot to give us an edge in the tie. So much for leg breaking huh?

Although Barca really helped us with their shambolic defending, our game plan worked and forced Rijkaard to bring on more attacking substitutes. If we had been more clinical we could have scored one or two more.

But a great result to take us back to Anfield. Barca 1 Pool 2.

ah_gogo · #**1428** 22-02-2007, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rahl

One all half time against Barca.

Thought we were out of it after Deco had put Barca in front. Our attacking player was quite poor after the first 10 mins although we had some luck with set pieces.

Haha i was holding my breath when Deco scored. My gf was pulling my shirt and yelling, " this isn't the end OK.."
When Bellamy scored she was jumping all over the room, in slience. Said she was too happy for words. FT and told her i'm going roar over at the football forum.

God i'm in dream land.

Everton, this is what big clubs do

rahl · #**1429** 22-02-2007, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ah_gogo

Alright!! Who'ssss the mannnn!!

Rafa remains undefeated against Barca at Nou Camp. Hehe what a stunning victory

Great result man. I remember we knocked Barca out under Houllier a few years ago, when we scrapped a goalless draw at the Nou Camp. But under Houllier we hardly had any attacking play away.

But Rafa is working out a potent blend of attack and defense in our away games. Still a work in progress but when it works out on the great European nights, there's no greater sense of achievement! Class act the fella is.

ah_gogo · #**1430** 22-02-2007, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by canthaveenuf

hahahaha ...... Bellamy and Riise combined for Riise to score 2nd Pools goal. Some more with his right foot.

What irony !!!

Way to go REDs !!!

Cheers

Haha a little irony in there. On the pitch they r as good as best friends haha.

Super performance, super win, Sissoko was celestial. Played excellent. Also Carra was immense. Finnan kept Ronaldinho quiet all night. Good job!

ah_gogo · #**1431** 22-02-2007, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Wowholing

Not exactly a signing to set the pulse racing is it? I'm not expecting Rafa to start spending unnecessary money this summer but surely we can aim a little higher than this guy?

Managers aren't infallible... they all make errors of judgement. Some pull off the unexpected... but none of them are miracle workers to be frank. On that basis i reckon we have done well enough on the budget available. I would be optimistic in expecting Rafa to deliver in future. They could already be here in the lower ranks... Rafa seems equipped to be able to identify them soon enough. They just need time and games. Have more faith in Benitez

ah_gogo · #**1432** 22-02-2007, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rahl

But Rafa is working out a potent blend of attack and defense in our away games. Still a work in progress but when it works out on the great European nights, there's no greater sense of achievement! Class act the fella is.

Yes he is bro, cheers for Rafa, he's the man!! You have to give Rafa a lot of credit, it took real balls to pick Arbeleta to make his debut in a game of this importance. If things had gone wrong he would have been hammered. Things went quite nicely thank you Rafa!

Bellamy's celebration ... a bit familiar

ah_gogo · #**1433** 22-02-2007, 06:20 AM

Riise and Bellamy celebration

beck7777 · #**1434** 22-02-2007, 08:08 AM

Shocking result to be frank...

I expect at best a draw but the win is a welcome shock to me...

Think the boys did real well after all the negative news before this game..

Cheers!

chairman-mao · #**1435** 22-02-2007, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ah_gogo

Everton, this is what big clubs do

Yes my guts feeling was rite spot on. Wat a comeback for the REDS. And the best part the Riise and Bellamy who was in the headlines score the goals.

Cheers

chairman-mao · #**1436** 22-02-2007, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by beck7777

Shocking result to be frank...

I expect at best a draw but the win is a welcome shock to me...

Think the boys did real well after all the negative news before this game..

Cheers!

Indeed the boys did very well. See you in Anfield Barca

rahl · #**1437** 22-02-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ah_gogo

Yes he is bro, cheers for Rafa, he's the man!! You have to give Rafa a lot of credit, it took real balls to pick Arbeleta to make his debut in a game of this importance. If things had gone wrong he would have been hammered. Things went quite nicely thank you Rafa!

And although it was a team effort, Arbeloa played really well in his debut and we did great to contain Messi.

beck7777 · #**1438** 22-02-2007, 10:51 AM

A great result to put us on pole position!

Even a 1 nil defeat (touchwood!!) at Anfield will see us through!

Can this be a repeat of 2005 where we see of Juventus and Chelski and kill off mightly Milan in the final?

KLKOOL · #**1439** 22-02-2007, 10:54 AM

Nice result... we should have put the game beyond doubt ... now 2-1 lead with an away win and face Barca at Anfield. A good advantage to have, but we are not invincible at home... so let's not get carried away...

I think last night's result was more of a bad playing Barcelona rather than us playing perfectly... Barca just are not playing as a team, and that suits me just fine

... Just another 90 mins to go ...

KLKOOL · #**1440** 22-02-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by beck7777

A great result to put us on pole position!

Even a 1 nil defeat (touchwood!!) at Anfield will see us through!

Can this be a repeat of 2005 where we see of Juventus and Chelski and kill off mightly Milan in the final?

Well, if we see off Barca, there is still Man U, Chelsea, Milan, Valencia, Inter, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Bayern ... any combination of these remaining will cause us lots of challenges, so passing the Barca hurdle is just another step towards the CL, but its still a long ways to go...