Football Focus Highlight

Portsmouth managed to defeating Liverpool 2-0 in English League follow-up, at Fratton Park Stadium, Saturday (19/12/2009). The defeat was a step "The Kop" heavier to take the big four.

Liverpool is being stretched. By mid this week, they successfully menudulang three points as host Wigan Athletic. Thus, "The Kop" ambitious to bring home three points now come to the Portsmouth.

Since the referee Lee Mason opened the fight, Steven Gerrard et al immediately step on the gas. In the 10th minute, Gerrard releases hard shot from outside the penalty box. But unfortunately, the ball was hit one of the Portsmouth defender. Six later, Gerrard was again opened fire. Damn, still hit shots Portsmouth defender.



Liverpool tried to reduce the tempo of the game. They tried to mastering the ball longer in order to lure Portsmouth to leave the defense line. Of attack is more neatly arranged, Fernando Torres almost broke into a guarded Portsmouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic. Receive short feedback Emiliano Insua, Torres fired hard after can outwit two Portsmouth defenders. Damn, still his shooting ball bounced over Begovic rule.

Portsmouth are to appear before the public himself did not want to be a month-monthly guest. They try to get out of the pressure and scoring opportunities. In minute 25, Potrsmouth threatening. Nadir Belhadj do peneterasi in the left sector and cross off to the penalty box. Frederic Piquionne try to greet the ball. However, the ball was taken first Danel Agger. Three minutes later, Hassan Yebda threaten Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina guarded. Damn, it failed to convert chances into goals after the ball hit the head of Agger.

The second opportunity to make Portsmouth more confident. Portsmouth also had superior goals scored thanks to Nadir Belhadj. Utilizing wild ball of fire Prince Boateng, Belhadj fired directly hard to the bottom right corner.

This goal seemed to make Liverpool fury. Do not want to lose the opportunity, Liverpool double attack. In the 39th minute, Agger almost scored after a successful return Gerarrd maximize feedback. Unfortunately, his butt still missed the target.

In the midst of efforts to catch up, even affected Liverpool red card received by Javier Mascherano after the infraction to Yebda at minute 42. This situation could derail the mission of Liverpool three points.

Further, against ten players, Portsmouth appeared more enthusiastic. Unfortunately, not yet able to create a new threat, the referee blew his whistle trigger the break.

After intermission, Portsmouth superior number of players trying to maximize the opportunity. They took the initiative to attack and look for opportunities to score goals. In minute 53, scored almost Piquionne. But the kick was missed on the left side of the Liverpool goal. Two minutes later, Piquionne fired back hard. But before sliding the ball into the goalkeeper Reina, Jamie Carragher managed to block the ball.

Without Mascherano, Liverpool looked the inconvenience. They were distraught to face the host team's determination. Sometimes, to break the flow Portsmout attacks Liverpool players often perform Dachshund hard. In minute 60, for example, Jamie O'Hara after successfully penetrating the ball from Glen Johnson. However, before I could let go of the bait, O'Hara dropped Johnson.

Despite having pressure, Liverpool did not give up. Performed carefully, they threatened Portsmout goal. In the 67th minute, taking advantage of mistakes Portsmouth defender, Gerrard had the ball and fired a shot. Turn the ball after the face of one of Portsmouth defender. However, Begovic swiftly repulsed the ball. Meanwhile, Portsmouth are still superior.

The threat was not affecting the pounding on Portsmouth. They constantly threaten the Liverpool goal. In the 70th minute, O'Hara was almost breaking into Reina's goal if he shot the ball just did not fumble. Five minutes later, turn Piquionne that threaten Reina's goal. Boateng cross accept, gore Piquionne ball. But his header still wide in the left side of the Liverpool goal.

Piquionne new businesses sweet fruit on 82 minutes. Receive feedback Boateng, hard fired Piquionne nesting in the right corner of Reina's goal, 2-0.

This situation makes Portsmouth the upper hand. They continue to threaten Reina's goal. How not, two minutes later, O'Hara fired hard. Lucky Reina managed to ward off the ball. Unfortunately, the efforts made Portsmouth still failed to fight over.


Teams
Portsmouth: Begovic, Ben-Haim, Kaboul, Hreidarsson, Finnan, O'Hara, Brown, Boateng (Mullins 89), Belhadj, Yebda, Piquionne
Liverpool: Reina, Agger, Carragher, Insua (Aurelio 68), Johnson, Lucas, Mascherano, Dossena (Benayoun 52), Kuyt; Gerrard, Torres