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Saturday, December 19, 2009

Portsmouth 2-0 Liverpool: Mascherano Sent-off



AFP/GLYN KIRK
Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez insists his team has big potential to win over Portsmouth, while two parties are dueling in the Premier League continued on Saturday (19/12/2009). However, the opportunity was evaporated with a red card received by midfielder Javier Mascherano.

Armed visited Liverpool Portsmouth 2-1 victory over Wigan Athletic in the Premier League continued on Wednesday (16/12/2009). Portsmouth are considering the basic residents standings and Liverpool will appear in full force, Benitez determined to win big.

Indeed, Liverpool had a chance to appear pressing Portsmouth. However, yet again scored, they missed midfielder Nadir Belhadj scored in the 33rd minute. Liverpool have not been able to catch up, when referee Lee Mason rewarded with Mascherano red card, following the offense to midfield Hassan Yebda.

Shown with ten men, Liverpool more distressed. Liverpool suffering deepened, following the creation of the second goal from the foot of Portsmouth Frederic Piquionne in the 82nd minute. Score 2-0 to Portsmouth last until the end of the fight.

"When you analyze the first half, we worked very well. In fact, the goals they've created, we have a chance. We controlled the game and Mascherano changed everything. Now, we hope to win the next fight," said Benitez.






The defeat to Liverpool more distant from the four major competition. Currently, they sit in seventh place with 27 points or less eight points from Aston Villa in the fourth rank.

Liverpool is the closest duel against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League continued on Saturday (26/12/2009).

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