Pride of Merseyside

Liverpool 2 Inter Milan 0

I've to say I'm ecstatic that Liverpool managed to clinch a clean-sheet home win over Inter. It's really not everyday, or every week, that I can say I'm thrilled by The Reds' performance. Especially after the recent fantastic loss to, whatsitsname?, Barnsley. This time, also thanks to the referee for sending off Materazzi so early in the game, the players did themselves justice. This is my rating for the players today, (out of 10).

Reina – 9 : He didn't have much to do anyway. Even so, a clean sheet is perfectly ok. At least Inter has no away goals to bring back to San Siro.

Hyypia – 8 : Other than that slight miscommunication with Reina, he was awesome. His experience really showed.

Carragher – 9 : I won't give him 10 coz he's boring. Always clearing at the slightest pressure, zzz. Nevertheless, he's always there.

Finnan – 7: Attacked down the flank, sent in crosses here and there. The crosses were quite off a few times though.

Aurelio – 6: He crossed way too early EVERYtime. His free kicks were disappointing.

Mascherano – 10: His passing is improving exponentially ah, as fast as my reactivity to Hellos. Basically impenetrable. Nothing much. Just did a few critical tackles and interceptions only. Ibrahimovic was so happy he didn't have to do anything.

Lucas – 10: He didn't play the full game but what the hell. Calm, composed, nonchalant, unperturbable and whatever there is. FUCKING COOL.

Babel – 7: Gotta brush up on some of his tricks, they can't work everytime. Quite hesitant to run into players.

Gerrard – 10: Typical goal, long shot. Standard ah. The goal had his signature printed all over it. He managed to squeeze the ball towards the bottom left corner of the goalpost, coming off the inside of the post. Exquisite.

Torres – 8: He was the reason Materazzi got sent off, though I think it's a bit harsh. He was almost everywhere. His pace is besok. He should've scored, I don't know why he chose to place bottom left. Should've just roofed the ball into the net.

Kuyt – 2 : Definitely not his usual self ah. Didn't perform up to expectations. I can only remember a nice turn and the goal. The goal also deflected off a defender. Usually, he does nothing. If he played as usual, I'd sincerely give 15.

Crouch – 8: Came in for Lucas. He gave a different attacking dimension. Had more shots than Kuyt if I'm not wrong.

Pennant – 8: Replaced Babel. Babel should learn how to penetrate like him. Gave some pinpoint crosses. Assisted Gerrard too.

My MOTM definitely goes to Mascherano, unquestionably and incontestably. Consperm.
I'm just hoping Pool is able to replicate last night's performance at San Siro, or for any other league matches ah why not. You'll Never Walk Alone!