by MilitiaRusher » Sat May 13, 2006 6:40 pm
Game Ratings:
Reina - 7 Unlike his normal self all game, until the final minute of the extra time, where he had to palm away a West Ham goal attempt that hit the post. Needless to say, he totally redeemed himself with the penalty shootout antics.
Finnan - 7 Pretty solid, more or less keeping West Ham's left flank at bay. Good game going forward.
Carragher - 6 Not like his usual self, silly misunderstanding with Reina for the own goal. Looked confused at times with West Ham's attack from the flanks.
Hyypia - 6 Decent performance but looked outrunned at times at the back by some of West Ham's attack and Ashton's physical presence. Also shadowed by a badly placed penalty.
Riise - 5 A very poor game in defence by his standards. The West Ham right flank had caused us trouble all game and was responsible for the first goal. Decent game going forward. Well taken penalty.
Gerrard - 9 What can I say? Leading by examples, 2 absolutely cracking goals, but perhaps lacking some of the midfield guile that he normally possesses which could have halted some of West Ham's attacks.
Sissoko - 8 Ran his socks off, more or less sorted out any West Ham attack that went his way.
Alonso - 7 Not a very good game, distribution was average. Perhaps his average performance was due to his recurring ankle injury.
Kewell - 6 Did not have much of the ball in the first half and was promptly subbed off for Morientes. Did not look much of a threat though.
Cisse - 7 A well taken half volley but other than that, his contribution was pretty insignificant. On another note, what is with his boots and.... hairstyle?
Crouch - 6 Served as a decent link between the midfield and the attack but did not look too much of a threat during his time on the pitch.
Morientes - 6 His presence upfront was pretty non-existent, nevertheless a hard working display from the Spaniard.
Hamann - 8 Effective display when on the pitch. Seemed to have stablised the team in some way. Well taken penalty.
Kromkamp - 7 Decent performance, both defensively and offensively. Seem to be causing West Ham some trouble on the right flank late in the game.
...That second goal was just incredible,after bring injured in the stoppage time,AMAZING!!!
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