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Sunday, May 5, 2013

Although mastering the game, Liverpool had to settle for a goalless draw with Everton in the Premier League at Anfield Stadium, Sunday (05/05/2013).



Although mastering the game, Liverpool had to settle for a goalless draw with Everton in the Premier League at Anfield Stadium, Sunday (05/05/2013).

Thanks to this result, Liverpool Everton failed to close a position in the top six Premier League standings. The Reds are still entrenched in the ranks seventh with 55 points, five points ahead of Everton who are a better rank.

Playing without its flagship striker, Luis Suarez, Liverpool looks difficult to disassemble the Everton defense. Although mastering the game, Daniel Sturridge and his friends several times had to work hard to penetrate the visitors' rearguard.

Liverpool's best chance of the half was obtained by Stewart Downing in the 30th minute. However, his effort was not fruitless as the ball shot from inside the penalty box can still be blocked by Everton defender.

Everton during this round also not without an attack. While more relying on counterattacks, several times Steven Pienaar and his friends were able to make Liverpool rearguard work hard.

At least, there are two chances for Everton to score. Darron Gibson earned first in the 19th minute and Pienaar in the 24th minute. However, two chance it could still be thwarted by either by Liverpool goalkeeper, Pepe Reina.

After halftime, Liverpool still mastering the game. Brendan Rodgers's side was at least getting two chances out of action Sturridge in the 48th minute and Steven Gerrard in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, the opportunity was again in vain because they can be thwarted rearguard and Everton keeper, Tim Howard.

Everton also re not without an attack. In the 68th minute, Sylvain Distin almost made the home fans fell silent if only the referee annulled a goal in the 56th minute. He is considered a foul ball before welcoming Gerrard corner.

Liverpool kept trying to score a goal until the final minutes of the game. However, a number of opportunities derived Gerrard and his colleagues failed to be converted into a goal. Until the referee's long whistle sounded, the score was 0-0 last.

Throughout the game, according to a note Soccernet, Liverpool had the ball as much as 56 percent and created three chances out of 14 businesses. While Everton fired two shots off accurately from 11 experiments.

Team Line-up:
Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina, 2-Glen Johnson, 3-Jose Enrique, 5-Daniel Agger, 23-Jamie Carragher, 8-Steven Gerrard, 10-Philippe Coutinho, 14-Jordan Henderson (29-Fabio Borini 66), 19 -Stewart Downing (37-Martin Skrtel 79), 21-Lucas, 15-Daniel Sturridge.
Coach: Brendan Rodgers.

Everton: 24-Tim Howard, 3-Leighton Baines, Phil Jagielka-6, 15-Sylvain Distin, 23-Seamus Coleman, 4-Darron Gibson, 11-Kevin Mirallas (7-Nikica Jelavic 75), 21-Leon Osman, 22 -Steven Pienaar, Marouane Fellaini-25, 28-Victor Anichebe.
Coach: David Moyes.

Referee: Michael Oliver.

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