Disappointment and relief in equal measures for Rodgers, as Liverpool come from behind to draw against Newcastle United at Anfield
The Merseysiders have been lacklustre so far this term when it comes to getting the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 done at their own backyard. Before the game on Sunday, they managed to bag just a single win at home – that too against an out-of-sorts Reading side by the slightest
of margins – in their five outings, and were seconded by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 and long-time rivals, Manchester United.
The Reds went into the game desperate to bring to a halt their lamentable home form, and were looking to make the most of their opponents’ injury woes. After starting the proceedings on an ominous note, it seemed they will be able to restore their winning
ways, as the Magpies struggled to come to grips with the electrifying pace of the host team.
However, like on countless other occasions, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Yohan-Cabaye-c37423 smashed a volley from close to the left by-line towards the far corner, which took the understudy goalkeeper, Brad
Jones, by surprise. Nonetheless, it can be said that the Australian International should have done better, as Cabaye had a very small target to aim at.
The goal surely did create a sense of uneasiness and nervousness at Anfield, as the ghost of what had transpired so far for the team at the stadium this season started to haunt the home fans. But Rodgers’ troops refused to be let down by the deficit that
they faced and came out all guns blazing after the restart.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Gerrard-c34196 and Luis Suarez, in particular, were exceptional to say the least. The experienced duo created all kinds of problems for the Magpies defenders, with the latter at times single-handedly taking on the defenders, causing problems for them from
the right flank.
His hard work and resilience soon paid dividends for the Reds, as he put them level on terms by producing a moment of individual brilliance. The striker chested down a long ball from Jose Enrique, rounded Tim Krul with a smart touch before slotting the ball
into an empty net.
Only moments later, substitute, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonjo-Shelvey-c19081, was provided with a golden opportunity by the Uruguayan forward. He stormed forward from the right wing, evaded a couple of defenders before spraying a pass at the midfielder’s feet which only required a touch
to put Liverpool in front. To the dismay of the striker, the manager and millions of Reds fans across the globe, Shelvey scuppered the opportunity.
The home team’s quest to grab the winner found a renewed zeal, as Newcastle were reduced to ten men in the closing stages. Fabricio Coloccini was sent off for attempting a tackle on Suarez with his studs up, opening a gaping hole in the Toon’s backline.
The advantage of playing with the extra man could have shaped the result in the Reds favour, but Rodgers’ men failed to make the most of it. The visitors weathered a late flurry of attacks from Liverpool, forcing them to settle for a stalemate.
Under the given circumstances, Rodgers will be happy to take a point out of the fixture. The sublime form of Suarez, the manner in which his side dominated the play at the centre of the field and how Brad Jones efficiently filled in the void of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-Reina-c29672
are all encouraging signs for the manager, who has just been at the helm for five months.
Nonetheless, he would be aware of the fact that his side needs to start coming up with wins and will view the result, at the end, as two dropped points.
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