Liverpool vs Internazionale, 1st Leg
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Who won: Liverpool 2-0
Liverpool beat Internazionale 2-0 in 1st Leg on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at Anfield. Goals for Liverpool: Dirk Kuyt (85') and Steven Gerrard (90').
Play by play
- 94'
Well, what a breathless finale! The game finishes and Liverpool have their 100th European victory at Anfield. they were well worth it too, but they owed much to the early sending off of Marco Materazzi. Liverpool go to Milan in three weeks knowing if they only concede one goal thay are through. Astonishing! Thanks for your company. until next time.
- 93'
Benitez can feel satisfied with his work tonight too - good changes (Crouch and Pennant) at the right times, and not afraid to push his full backs well forward. He has earnt his reprieve.
- 92'
Just one minute remaining.
- 91'
It never looked like it was coming but Liverpool hung in there and now must go down as favourites. If it stays 2-0 of course.
- 90'
Wow! Gerrard's 50th goal at Anfield has turned this tie on its head. If this ends 2-0 Liverpool will fancy their chances in Milan. He's done it - YET AGAIN. What a player.
- 89'
GOAL! Captain Gerrard has fired an angled drive from 25 yards and Liverpool are in dreamland! Liverpool 2-0 Internazionale.
- 88'
Now Maicon is down clutching his leg. Inter are wasting as much time as possible now. They are petrified of conceding another.
- 87'
Crouch has made a big difference since he came on. There he chests down and tries to volley on the turn but can't get enough power behind it. All hail the beanpole!
- 86'
Well, what drama! Liverpool have been knocking on the door and of all people, Dirk Kuyt is the one who picks the lock. Quite franklly, I think he is rubbish but he struck that one superbly well.
- 85'
GOAL! Its Dirk Kuyt! Pennant's cross eluded everyone and the Dutchman's shot is deflected and Liverpool have a vital goal!
- 84'
This time Torres and Crouch go for the same ball, and shock horror, Torres wins it!
- 83'
Corner for Liverpool after more work in the box from Torres, but Inter clear and break before Mascherano robs Vieira of the ball.
- 82'
Crouch flicks on to Torres again but he had his back to goal and no runners to find. Come on Liverpool - get numbers in the box!
- 80'
Crouch wins another header but Torres is isolated as he tries to win the flick on. Liverpool need more numbers in and around Crouch, who is winning his fair share.
- 79'
Ooh, Crouch does well to bring down a dropping ball in the area but Chivu blocked his shot, then Finnan's follow-up effort was pitiful.
- 78'
Inter clear the corner then Cesar claims another cross well. Time running out for Liverpool, but it only takes a second to score a goal eh?
- 77'
Another shooting opportunity for Gerrard but a deflection sends it behind for a corner.
- 76'
Cordoba twisted his knee during that last piece of action and he is currently being ferried off on a stretcher. Nicolas Burdisso replaces him.
- 75'
And it nearly worked there! He won a header, Cordoba's clearance fell to him again and he volleyed an effort just wide. Good effort.
- 74'
This last quarter of an hour is going to be all about fashioning decent crossing opportunities that Crouch can profit from.
- 73'
Patrick Vieira accepts the invitation to shoot on goal as Carragher backed off but his effort is wide.
- 72'
Babel makes way for the winger.
- 72'
Jermaine Pennant is about to come on.
- 71'
Yet again, a European ref is baffled by Crouch's size and awards a very soft free kick against the beanpole striker.
- 70'
Wow. Not only have inter made it out of their half, they have won a corner! Liverpool clear well as Vieira looks to pounce then an offside flag denies Cambiasso.
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