liverpool 2-1 everton
20/10/2007
liverpool have been handed victory over arch rivals everton, thanks to two second half penalties. the game started poorly for liverpool after they gave away the opening goal to everton. a defensive error resulted in hyypia scoring an own goal. liverpool were struggling for possession and playing long passes but couldn’t break down their opposition.
the second half started with a penalty to liverpool. hibbert was sent off and kuyt did the honours from the spot. the game looked set to end in a draw, however some good play from liverpool during injury time got them in the box where, the keeper beaten, phil neville handballed on the line. everton’s second red card and second penalty resulted, kuyt again converting from the spot to give liverpool a controversial 2-1 victory.
this is liverpool’s first victory over their derby rivals in over a year … and the players were rightly delighted with the result, even though the result was more luck (and everton mistakes) than it was quality football by liverpool. now that the international break is over, liverpool return to their busy schedule - this wednesday the reds face bestikas (away) in the champions league group, followed by arsenal at home next weekend.