Wigan 0 - 1 Liverpool


Rare Goal for Sami Hyypia

A rare goal from Hyypia kept Liverpool's hopes of catching Man Utd in the 2nd spot on the League table alive.

Liverpool played well in the first half & controlled the game for the first 45 mins. Hamman came in for Sissoko & Dudek continued his stint in goal for the suspended Reina. Fowler partnered Morientes in front of goal and again put up a decent performance.

Having seen the actions in the first 45 mins, I thought we would be able to score another couple of goals against the Wigan lads. But it proved difficult in the 2nd half for Liverpool. We were constantly put under pressure from Wigan & they certainly had better chances in front of goal than Pool did. Paul Jewell had to make do with his choice of limited players, having to play without his choice of strikers & that made it more difficult.

Liverpool were kinda fortunate to walk away from JJB stadium with 3 points, Wigan made it very difficult for Pool in the 2nd half. Benitez had to play it safe by substituting Kromkamp for Fowler with a quarter of the match remaining to safeguard the 3 points. All credit to the lads from Wigan, they have been magnificent all season & I wish them all the luck to kick Man Utd asses in the League Cup Final!!

As for Liverpool, important matches coming up. We play Arsenal in midweek, then Man Utd during the weekend for the FA Cup tournament, then Benfica in the Champions League.

Pool can't afford a slip-up now, come on Liverpool!!