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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Liverpool 4-1 Benefica: Torres double



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Liverpool answered critics who called them play this bad all season. The Reds with a convincing semi-final qualifying for the Europa League after slaying deputy Portugal 4-1 Benfica (agg 5-3) in the second leg at Anfield, Thursday (8/4/2010).

Appear to carry a mission of revenge after defeated 1-2 in the first leg in Lisbon, Liverpool Direct step on gas. Pressure exerted any pressure for Fernando Torres, Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard captain. While Benfica are trying to secure the benefits of the scheme provide resistance through a counterattack.

After attack in 25 minutes, the Reds finally successfully open the scoring when the game entered the 27th minute. Dirk Kuyt the Dutch national team bomber succeeded in thrilling Benfica goalkeeper Julio Cesar's goal through a header. This goal could actually assess the referee disallowed Kuyt was in an offside position. However, a moment later, the referee finally pointed to the middle point and authenticate these goals. 1-0 to Liverpool.

With these advantages, Liverpool is already entitled to qualify for the semis. However, Gerrard et al do not want to gamble and keep pressing for more goals. The result of their effort was hesitant to reap back on 34 minutes through Lucas Leiva. Brazilian midfielder Cesar had to deceive, after receiving a sweet bait Gerrard. Liverpool winning 2-0.




Left behind two goals, Benfica try risen. Driven by Angel Di Maria and Pablo Aimar on the front line, the Eagles squad-nicknamed-Benfica had several times threatened goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Unfortunately, until the interval, Benfica failed to score a goal. Practically, the score of 2-0 to Liverpool last until halftime.

Entering the second half, Liverpool took over the initiative earlier attacks. Torres had threatened as bait intersection could create chaos in the face of goal before eventually able to secure Cesar. However, entering the 59th minute, Torres successfully listed his name on the scoreboard.

Utilizing a counterattack, Yossi Benayoun managed to release the sweet bait to Kuyt on the right side of the field pass to Torres. Spanish national team striker had no trouble this beat Cesar from close range. 3-0 score for Liverpool Benfica made the task increasingly difficult.

Disadvantaged Benfica scored three goals to force at least two goals to get through to the last four. The attack was launched after the attack squad upbringing Jorge Jesus. Benfica got an opportunity to rise successfully to reduce the lag time 1-3 through goals from Oscar Cardozo dilesakkan in the 70th minute through a free kick that had hit before outwit Reina Gerrard.

These goals were torn to make the leaders of Benfica back excited because it only needs one goal to get away. Hoping to follow in the footsteps of Bayern Munich the day before successfully securing the Champions League semi-final tickets after removing Manchester United despite losing 2-3 at Old Trafford, Benfica raise tempo attack.

Nahas, Bayern beautiful story at Old Trafford did not happen at Anfield. Instead of scoring the second goal that made them get away with an away goals aggregate advantage, it must be re-pierced Benfica. Torres is desperate to bury Benfica after scoring in the 83rd minute.

The second goal Torres El Nino-nickname-created after utilizing error Benfica defender David Luiz. With a scheme of fast counter attack, Torres managed to conquer a new goalkeeper Jose Moreira four-minute entry to replace the injured Julio Cesar. Score 4-1 to Liverpool last until the game ended.

With this victory, the Liverpol would deal with Atletico Madrid, who also strolled to the big four after playing 0-0 against Valencia at the Vicente Calderon. Atleti qualify after winning away to score goals, which they managed to hold 2-2 in headquarters of El Che, Mestalla, last weekend.

The composition of Players:
Liverpool: Reina; Johnson, Carragher, Kyrgiakos, Agger, Gerrard (Aquilani 88), Benayoun (El Zhar 90), Mascherano, Lucas, Kuyt, Torres (Ngog 86)

Benfica: Julio Cesar (Jose Filipe 79); Luisao, David Luiz, Sidnei; Aimar (Coentrao 86), Martins (Kardec 66), Filipe Marcos, Javi Garcia, In Maria; Ramires, Cardozo

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