After 30 previous trips to Anfield, Fulham finally managed win over Liverpool. Martin Skrtel put the ball in his own net for the lone goal of the match. It was a great result for Fulham, even though it seems everyone can get a result on the Red side of Liverpool nowadays.
This loss marked the second successive loss for the Reds at Anfield and fourth loss at the ground this season. More astoundingly, they have dropped 30 points at home this season, winning just five of their 18 home clashes.
This loss marked the second successive loss for the Reds at Anfield and fourth loss at the ground this season. More astoundingly, they have dropped 30 points at home this season, winning just five of their 18 home clashes.
Coach Kenny Dalglish rested several key players ahead of this weekend's FA Cup final and Fulham capitalized just five minutes in. It was ex-Liverpool John Arne Riise who created the goal, running down the flank before crossing for Alex Kacaniklic.
He couldn't quite get a hold of the ball, just redirecting it, but it went off Skrtel for what would prove to be the winning goal.
Liverpool looked short of options without Luis Suarez, Steven Gerrard and Craig Bellamy. Brede Hangeland cleared the ball off of the line when it seemed Jonjo Shelvery had scored, but Fulham held off their lead.
Clint Dempsey and Damien Duff bothered the depleted defense line of Liverpool sans Daniel Agger, causing the Reds to lose their coordination and opening up prospects for the Cottagers, but neither managed to break through. Kerim Frei almost did after coming on as a substitute, but his shot hit the woodwork.
Missed opportunities, rested players and a team that has not been able to preserve their home turf could not diminish the Cottagers' morale.
He couldn't quite get a hold of the ball, just redirecting it, but it went off Skrtel for what would prove to be the winning goal.
Liverpool looked short of options without Luis Suarez, Steven Gerrard and Craig Bellamy. Brede Hangeland cleared the ball off of the line when it seemed Jonjo Shelvery had scored, but Fulham held off their lead.
Clint Dempsey and Damien Duff bothered the depleted defense line of Liverpool sans Daniel Agger, causing the Reds to lose their coordination and opening up prospects for the Cottagers, but neither managed to break through. Kerim Frei almost did after coming on as a substitute, but his shot hit the woodwork.
Missed opportunities, rested players and a team that has not been able to preserve their home turf could not diminish the Cottagers' morale.
Get Free Football Score Alert
No comments:
Post a Comment