Steven Gerrard Gives Reds A Flying Start

Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 2
Barry, 85(pen) - Laursen, 31(og), Gerrard, 87

The opening match of the season. Expectations, hopes, comments are just some happening every season. As usual, Liverpool is also those who really needs to live up with it. They started the journey last night, at Villa Park.

With the new away strip, Liverpool came up on top and dominated most of the game. With Gerarrd and Alonso in the middle, Villa didn't trouble much in the first half. Instead, we managed to get a goal.

Laursen's Own Goal


Torres' shot was well-saved by the keeper, and credit to Kuyt, he didn't give up and kept going, causing Laursen deflecting the ball into his own net.

Villa came up in the second half. Probably due to Martin O Neil's half time talk. They were faster on the ball and caused several problems. Liverpool defence was unable to clear the ball on many occasions and eventually, Villa equalised.



Jamie Carragher was the culprit with a handball offence. He was awesome the entire game except for that moment.

Fortunately, Carragher's mistake was being covered up by fellow teammate, Steven Gerrard. Took the ball just outside the penalty area, causing a freekick from Petrov.
Up step Gerrard, and the rest is history.



What else can I say about Gerrard's quality? He's definitely going to improve and lead us to more victories.

On the whole, we deserved the win. However, there are much rooms for improvements for the team. Next home game will be the titans clash with Chelsea. We need to play better and be more clinical against the Blues.

A good 3 points in the bag and the journey continues..

You'll Never Walk Alone..