EPL Midweek : Liverpool vs Newcastle

last SG · 2006-09-19T20:38:28+00:00

Nice to see a more settled midfield tonight, with Gerrard, Garcia, Alonso and Sissoko... Kuyt and Bellamy gets another run out... I can't understand why Au...

iSpeak SG

Ten years later, I might look back with fondness and comment to another Liverpool fan, old or new, that I bore witness to that Xabi Alonso goal, 4am Singapore time on a stupid mid-September morning. Laughing

Medicated Oil SG

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-RlDju5N6A

Lucky chip from the spanish pet

Nigel009 SG

Medicated Oil,
If you think it is lucky shoot.
Please score it for yourself...
It is not a easy goal...

Nigel009 SG

Alonso out to repeat trick
By Lewis Rutledge - Created on 21 Sep 2006
STEVEN GERRARD AUTOBIOGRAPHY
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Xabi Alonso revelled in the spotlight after scoring from inside in his own half in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Newcastle, and vowed to try and repeat the trick in future.

Eleven minutes from time the Spaniard spotted Steve Harper off his line and launched an outrageous effort from 60 yards, which flew into the net as the Magpies keeper slipped in his haste to back up.

"At the beginning I was looking for the pass but the ref was in the way of me getting it to Stevie (Gerrard) properly so I looked up and saw the keeper off his line and so I thought I'd have a go for it," he told Sky Sports.

Alonso scored a similar goal in Liverpool's thrilling FA Cup clash against Luton in January, when he placed a shot from inside his own half into an open goal after The Hatters goalkeeper had come up for a late corner.

To score twice from such long range gives the 24-year-old enormous pleasure, and he believes that his latest strike trumps the Luton goal.

"I think that it was better because the Luton goal bounced a few times and this went straight," he explained.

"It was different but I was very happy to score this goal.

"It was vital that he slipped and without that maybe he would have saved the ball.

"I practice all the time in training and sometimes the coaches shout at me for losing a lot of balls but it's something I like doing and I'll always try to keep on doing it.

"I've not professionally scored one like this in Spain and I'm delighted to have done it twice in England."

Alonso also insisted that it was crucial for Liverpool to get their season back on track following a stuttering start in The Premiership.

"We wanted a solid performance and to score some goals which is what we did, so it was important we got a good performance," he remarked.

"It will give us a lot of confidence for the next games to come."

Nigel009 SG

Breakdown of match update
19:22 GMT : Match Starts
1 min : Liverpool kick off attacking the Anfield Road end
2 mins : Kuyt's intelligent through pass almost gets Gerrard through, but Harper is out
5 mins : Garcia is in space, but he over hits his pass to Gerrard and Newcastle have a throw
7 mins : Liverpool begin to get on top and apply some pressure for the first time
9 mins : Aurelio tackles well to stop Milner getting down the line
10 mins : Reina catches Parker's 18 yard shot at the second attempt
13 mins : Ameobi is caught offside from Carr's high clearance
13 mins : Garcia turns brilliantly before sending Bellamy clear, who saw his shot saved by Harper
15 mins : Gerrard's pass finds Bellamy, but his attempted cross is blocked
19 mins : Sissoko tries an ambitious shot from 25 yards, but it drifts harmlessly wide
21 mins : Kuyt gets his head to Aurelio's cross, but he can't direct it goalwards
23 mins : Liverpool have a free kick central 25 yards out after Bellamy is fouled
23 mins : The ball breaks to Garcia and his shot is saved by Harper
27 mins : Garcia finds space 25 yards out and forces Harper into another save with a dipping drive
29 mins : GOAL Kuyt scores his first Reds goal as he slides in to meet Finnan's cross
27 mins : Garcia finds space 25 yards out and forces Harper into another save with a dipping drive
29 mins : GOAL! Dirk Kuyt: Kuyt scores his first Reds goal as he slides in to stab home Gerrard's cross
37 mins : Liverpool appeal for a penalty after Garcia's shot appears to be blocked by a Newcastle arm
40 mins : Liverpool create space on the left, but Aurelio's cross drifts over the crossbar
42 mins : Milner reaches the touchline on the right, but his cross is collected by Reina
44 mins : Buoyed by his goal, Kuyt attempts an audacious overhead kick, but it goes over
45 mins : Garcia's cross finds Gerrard, but his shot is blocked. Liverpool are looking for a second
19:49 GMT : Half Time Reached
20:05 GMT : Second Half Begins
46 mins : Newcastle get us going again after the break
47 mins : The referee waves away appeals for a Newcastle penalty after Ameobi goes down in the area
48 mins : Booking: Luis Garcia: Garcia gets a yellow for deliberate handball
50 mins : Bellamy works hard to close down Babayaro and forces the Newcastle man into a misplaced pass
50 mins : Garcia breaks down the left and Kuyt almost notches his second as his first time shot goes wide
51 mins : Newcastle fans appeal for a penalty, but the ball clearly went out off Carragher's body
52 mins : Fromthe resulting corner Ramage heads straight into the hands of Reina
53 mins : Newcastle have a free kick in a dangerous position after Martins goes down in a challenge with Alonso
54 mins : The Liverpool wall stands firm to deflect the ball for a corner
56 mins : Gerrard's block tackle sends Bellamy clear and his chipped shot beats Harper, but hits the post
58 mins : Newcastle threaten briefly before Martins shoots high and wide
58 mins : Good play from Bellamy on the left creates a chance for Garcia, but he scuffs his shot wide
62 mins : Booking: Craig Moore: Moore is booked for a foul on Kuyt
63 mins : It takes a great save from Harper to turn Aurelio's free kick around the post
65 mins : Harper spills Gerrard's corner, but he recovers to save Garcia's shot
67 mins : Liverpool break with Gerrard, but Kuyt's cross is intercepted
69 mins : Substitution: Charles N'Zogbia for James Milner:
71 mins : Sissoko meets Gerrard's corner with force, but his header spins wide
73 mins : Garcia gathers Gerrard's cross brilliantly before smacking a volley against the post
74 mins : Liverpool should have had a penalty after Bellamy's cross is
74 mins : Liverpool should have had a penalty after Bellamy's cross is
74 mins : handled by Babayaro in the area
76 mins : The Reds are piling on the pressure and this time it's Kuyt who goes close with a header from Aurelio's cross.
77 mins : Substitution: Giuseppi Rossi for Obafemi Martins:
78 mins : GOAL! Xabi Alonso: Alonso takes the roof off Anfield with an absolutely breathtaking goal from inside his own half
81 mins : Parker tries to respond for Newcastle, but he shoots over
82 mins : Substitution: Peter Crouch for Dirk Kuyt: Goalscorer Kuyt gets a great reception as he goes off
82 mins : Substitution: Antoine Sibierski for Shola Ameobi:
84 mins : Steven Gerrard forces Harper into another save. Harper must still be thinking of Alonso's brilliant goal.
86 mins : Substitution: Mark Gonzalez for Steven Gerrard:
90 mins : Anfield begins to celebrate a fine win as the we head for the final whistle
20:54 GMT : Match Over

anhydrouscoppersulphate SG

it is because of the quality of the shot he has to scramble back. and how many epl players in history can ever do that along with beckham.. Rolling Eyes

Nigel009 SG

Xabi Alonso shoot from that distance.
That shoot is very powerful and fast which newcastle keeper not able to react in time to save it...

Nigel009 SG

BENITEZ PRAISES ALONSO WONDER GOAL
Steve Hunter 20 September 2006

Rafael Benitez couldn't hide his admiration for the wonder goal scored by Xabi Alonso in the 2-0 win over Newcastle but revealed that just before the Spaniard took aim he was about to criticise him for not passing the ball.
The Liverpool manager said he had spotted a good run made by Steven Gerrard but his frustration turned to joy as he saw the ball hit the net for the vital second goal.

"It was funny because before Xabi decided to shoot for goal I was ready to shout at him because Gerrard had made a good run down the right side," revealed Benitez.

"Xabi has got great vision and it was a great goal. It didn't surprise me because he practices that in training a lot.

"It was good for me and the supporters to see the team playing well, creating chances and scoring goals. It was good to keep a clean sheet and if we keep clean sheets and continue to play good offensive football then we will win a lot of games.

"I thought we deserved to win by more goals but to win 2-0 as well as a very good performance was a good night for us.

The Liverpool manager also spoke of his delight for Dirk Kuyt after the Dutchman registered his first goal in a red shirt.

"It is always important for a new striker in a new country to score his first goal and that will give him and the team a lot of confidence," added Benitez.

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XABI: THIS GOAL WAS BETTER THAN LUTON
Mark Platt 21 September 2006
Xabi Alonso believes his latest long-range stunner in the 2-0 win over Newcastle on Wednesday night was better than the one he scored in January's FA Cup third round tie at Luton.
Both goals were very similar, struck from inside his own half, but a delighted Alonso is in no doubt which was the best.

He says: "Yes, I think this was better. The Luton goal bounced a few times, this one went quite straight. The Luton one was left-footed - it was different - but I am quite happy to score the goal"

The Spanish playmaker adds: "At the beginning I was looking for the pass but the ref was in the way of me getting it to Stevie (Gerrard) properly so I looked up and saw the keeper off his line and so I thought I'd have a go for it. It was vital that he slipped, maybe if he hadn't he would have saved it."

And he's vowed to try and score more goals from inside his own half, commenting: "I love to practise it with the trainers. Many times they shout at me because I throw a lot of balls away but it is something I like and I will keep trying."

monoslayer SG

same old story. newcastle seldom gets to walk away rom Anfield wif a point. Crying or Very sad

stellazio SG

knn, i predicted 2matches correctly in a row, how come i never buy.. Mad Mad

ghimpheng SG

gal u 17 years old can buy meh ?

monoslayer SG

stella is a gal? *chuckle* Laughing

SBS9828X SG

if i say ghimpeng a girl?

Agenda SG

God, Can ghimpheng stop being such a prick?

If he wants to count all the unlucky acts and such

Liverpool would have scored 1000 goals and finished top of the table

What a complete twat.. I'm so tempted to change my sig again Rolling Eyes

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