As U2 once told us, 'Nothing changes on New Year's Day'. The unbeaten and winning form at Anfield just continued gathering pace and once again the three points really materialised in the second half after a rather dour first half with Bolton seemingly sheperding the game into a scoreless draw, which did little or nothing to lift most people's hangovers.
Bolton are really punching above their weight, and the table today makes better reading as it was an eye sore and unfathomable to see such a common side above the noble name of Liverpool.
Whilst having not much to shout about, the first half helped Mr Consistency aka Steve Finnan to shine and warm up Jaaskelainen's palms. Their wings seemed more interested to keep our right back at bay rather than vice-versa.
The second half was a different story. The possession dominance started to divide a genuine side from the leechers and finally an acrobatic volley by Crouch opened the score and lifted the hangovers while also giving the belief and impetus to a dominant Liverpool side. Less than two minutes later, the captain finished off Kuyt's cross and the game.
It was only fitting for Kuyt to end on the score-sheet. He was everywhere and considering this being during the hectic period of the season it is even more appreciated. The goal gave the busy lad another credit on his goal scoring account and the polish Liverpool's performance deserved.
The seeds have now been well sown for the double confrontation against Arsenal which gives the chance for Liverpool to advance another stage in both cup competitions whilst also burying the sour memories that Liverpool's debut in the Emirates bring.
Bolton are really punching above their weight, and the table today makes better reading as it was an eye sore and unfathomable to see such a common side above the noble name of Liverpool.
Whilst having not much to shout about, the first half helped Mr Consistency aka Steve Finnan to shine and warm up Jaaskelainen's palms. Their wings seemed more interested to keep our right back at bay rather than vice-versa.
The second half was a different story. The possession dominance started to divide a genuine side from the leechers and finally an acrobatic volley by Crouch opened the score and lifted the hangovers while also giving the belief and impetus to a dominant Liverpool side. Less than two minutes later, the captain finished off Kuyt's cross and the game.
It was only fitting for Kuyt to end on the score-sheet. He was everywhere and considering this being during the hectic period of the season it is even more appreciated. The goal gave the busy lad another credit on his goal scoring account and the polish Liverpool's performance deserved.
The seeds have now been well sown for the double confrontation against Arsenal which gives the chance for Liverpool to advance another stage in both cup competitions whilst also burying the sour memories that Liverpool's debut in the Emirates bring.
posted by jean paul at 6:32 pm
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I don't think anyone would argue with the margin of victory - in fact it could have been more but for some good saves by Jaaskeleinen (sp?) However I think it goes to show how narrow the distance is between games like this one and the many games this season where our early dominance has not been turned into goals.
It was the 60th minute before liverpool scored, and at that stage you could almost imagine Bolton coming away with a scant deserved point. As soon as Liverpool scored though the confidence came flooding back. I think this bodes well for the New Year and the back half of the season.
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