Reds Marched Into Last 16 at San Siro

Inter Milan 0 Liverpool 1
Torres 68
(Aggregate 0-3)

The 3 persons above. Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Rafa Benitez. This 3 men has been the Liverpool's heart and soul and yes, it proved to be as Liverpool marched into the last 16 of the Champions League. Beating the Italians current leaders, Inter Milan with a aggregate of 3-0, it's definitely a moment to remember.

Captain Steven Gerrard was influential in the match, leading the team into a disciplined and well-tactic win at the San Siro. Rafa was definitely the tactician, has once again, showed the world that Liverpool is a force in Europe. Fernando Torres, the one who scored the winning goal, I have nothing more to say about him. Simply BRILLANT.



Inter Milan had several chances in the game, Pepe Reina was alert to make two great saves. Even so, I just felt that Liverpool would be able to get through during the game. Liverpool was hard to beat, tactically, Inter Milan couldn't penetrate much into the Jamie Carragher's defence.

I knew we would score. I knew we would get a away goal and it's game over for the home side. Who else? Fernando Torres. What a beauty!

Let's look on how he celebrates!

This goal totally silenced the crowd and I could hear the Red half were singing out loud. Inter Milan fans clapped us off at the end, accepting the defeat. I felt that it was really gracious of them to do so.



Let's look forward to the draw and concentrate on the league for now. Let's enjoy the win!

You'll Never Walk Alone..

A Much Needed Win Over Inter

Liverpool 2 Inter Milan 0
Kuyt 85, Gerrard 90

Oh my, it's like finally! I haven't been writing on a match report like for so many matches. Their run and form were so poor that many times, I was clueless of what to write. A shocking exit last weekend against Barnsley was still on the back of many fans' mind and here comes Inter Milan, the current team leading the Serie A.

An European night is special, as always. The feelings, atmosphere and of course, the 12th man has always been there making the difference yet again. Inter Milan was the favourites, no doubt about it. By just looking at the current form says it all.

However, Liverpool produced one of the best performances of the season. Against the mighty Italians, they didn't show any kind of fear and they were magnificent throughout the 90 minutes.



Marco Materazzi was sent off early in the game. Torres gave him a teaching lesson though many would have thought he was too harshly done by. 2 fouls on Fernando within 30 minutes. Sorry Marco, you gotta go.

Inter Milan was a difficult side to beat and they defended really well. We had many chances, but just couldn't find the net. Everyone wearing red was working really hard, passed the ball around and their inter-play was superb.

I do wonder why they can play this way in the Champions League but not in the league? What's actually the problem? Why is the difference so much? I really have no idea. I only know that Inter didn't much sniff on the Liverpool goal.

It took 85 minutes for the home side to break the deadlock. Supersub Pennant cross a beautiful diagonal ball into the box, which landed on Dirk Kuyt. Yes, the striker whom I always curse and swear, the one who have always frustrated the Liverpool fans, shot into the goal with a deflection off the defender.



I don't care, the fans don't care, it's a GOAL! Kuyt scored! Anfield burst. I shouted at my television! This is the moment we haven't experience for quite some time and it really felt good.



I wanted a second goal. I knew we had some time left. A 2 goal cushion is always the best scoreline to bring to San Siro's. Once again, Captain Stevie didn't disappoint us! Got the ball outside from the Pennant once again, switched onto his deadly right foot and the next moment, the ball was off the post into the net. It took like 4 bounces into the goal!

Let's take a look at how Gerrard celebrated his goal!

It really felt darn good! To be winning against Inter Milan by 2 goals. Although it's only 1st leg, and I know the tie is not over, nevertheless, I got to enjoy this. There isn't much chances for me to do so. Haha!

It's a great victory and I do hope.. we can move on from here, playing better football achieving better results.

Our 12th Man

Not forgetting,

You'll Never Walk Alone..

Poll Results, Champions League Draw

Do You Wish Harry Kewell To Stay At The End of The Season?
Poll Results
Yes - 11 (91%)
No - 0 (0%)
Doesn't Matter - 1 (8%)

This poll is up for several weeks and I believe many Liverpool fans like myself wishes to see Harry Kewell getting his contract at the end of the season. He has been injured for the past seasons and many have doubt his contributions to the team then. However, I like him wearing the Liverpool shirt. He has a strong mentality and I believe the fact that he's a natural winger has already said it all.

Rafa does loves him and every time he's back from injuries, he would be playing. Some may argued that he's getting old and is no longer as fast as before. I may agree on that, but his experience of the game is essential for the team and his ability to cross the balls into the box is something which I love a winger to do.

Let's see how he's going to play for the rest of the season and I do hope to see him getting the new contract. :)


Champions League Draw

Celtic vs Barcelona

Lyon vs Man Utd

Schalke04 vs FC Porto

Liverpool vs Inter

AS Roma vs Real Madrid

Arsenal vs Milan

Olympiacos vs Chelsea

Fenerbahce vs Sevilla

Next stop, Inter Milan. In the Champions League, there aren't such things as weaker teams. Every team in the last 16 is able to knock each other out of the competition. I still remember 2 years ago, when Liverpool drew Benfica. The whole world thought that it would be an easy ride for the 5 times Champions League winner. Somehow, we were knocked out over the two legs.

That's a lesson for us to learn and facing which team don't really matter. If you want to win the Champions League, we have to beat anyone. Rafa is aware of it, the players has experienced it before. Here we come, Inter Milan!


You'll Never Walk Alone..