Hull – Liverpool 1-0
After sharing points in Sunday’s clash with West Bromwich Liverpool were depending on to beat Hull to nurture hope about finishing in the top four places providing opportunities for participation in next year’s Champions League.
But the hosts came from a strong away win against Crystal Palace, and with the ability to take a major step toward a new contract at England’s top level continued Steve Bruce his pupils the good trend Tuesday night.
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“The Tigers” fought the Reds out of style and took a new trepoenger after Michael Dawson’s goal in the first round.
– This was probably a massive victory. Before the weekend we were written off, but we’ve shown in the last two games speaks for itself. The confidence in the squad is soaring – it marked one tonight, said the match winner after the game.
The scoring was captain first for Hull since the transition from Tottenham, and may have secured the club’s continued existence in the Premier League. Now they have black and oransjstripede a hatch on four points down to Sunderland who holds the top of the three relegation places.
– This is just one step along the way. We need at least one victory. I do not think Arsenal are looking forward to coming here next Monday after what they saw tonight, said Dawson.
It does not believe manager Steve Bruce.
– It’s going to be hard, but we did a good away match against and we’re able to build on the last two performances we have a good chance.
Today’s achievement was a new weak offensive performance from Brendan Rodgers’ men.
– It does not help to have the ball a lot when you never seem to be able to put it in the goal. When we also let in a cheap goal is frustrating, said the Liverpool boss.
Now hangs Champions dream in a very thin line for the Merseyside club – with four games left, the distance up to Manchester United in fourth place still seven points.
– Last year we had scored over 90 goals at this stage – this year we only scored 47. It goes without saying that it will be difficult. But I’m not thinking about the Champions League right now, admitted Rodgers.
Lite who reminded TtoB
The hosts went out with a high pressure and stress a generally ball surely Liverpool side to more wrong initially.
After seven minutes came the game’s first opportunity after Sone Aluko let in from the left. In the waiting striker partner Dame N’Doye, who from close range headed straight at Simon Mignolet in Liverpool cage.
A rehearsed free-kick move was all the guests had to come by in the first round, but Philippe Coutinho attempt was easily stopped by Hull goalkeeper Steve Harper.
Dawson advantage blunt Balotelli
Just before the half hour it was almost unreal that no homemade took the lead. Robbie Brady sent a cross from the left, Mignolet extended ball to the feet of Jake Livermore who gets his head from close range. The Belgian goalkeeper came up on time and got obstructed backwards before Emre Can leg ball away right in front of the line.
Ten minutes later, “The Tigers” finally paid off. Mario Balotelli was left and lifted offs back, and when Ahmed Elmohamady crosser came one could unmarked Michael Dawson push the hosts into a deserved 1-0 lead.
Henderson tried to take responsibility
After the break continued the fight on the same track. Liverpool did score the most, but struggled to penetrate a compact Hull defense. Homemade were in turn not just attack willing after taking the lead.
After 63 minutes, took the Reds finally an opening when Coutinho dribbles through what was by Hull defenders and found an unmarked Jordan Henderson, but the Liverpool captain’s cancellation was most erling hindered by Harper.
Eight minutes later tried 24 year old again, but Harper was once again taking note. Quarter before eventually could quickly stood 2-0, but James Chesters extension of Bradys corner was averted by Martin Skrtel.
Disappointing final spurt
After this Hull pushed further and further back in the field, but although Liverpool at times besieged the hosts’ sekstenmeter was never really dangerous.
Raheem Sterling feeble attempts from distance was all the guests had to come by, and even with five additional minutes nearly put away. This enabled both players and spectators cheering what could have secured the club another season in the grandest company.
How started layers:
Hull: Steve Harper – James Chester, Michael Dawson, Paul McShane – Ahmed Elmohamady, Jake Livermore, Tom Huddlestone, Stephen Quinn, Robbie Brady – Dame N’Doye, Sone Aluko.
Liverpool: Simon Mignolet – Emre Can, Martin Skrtel, Dejan Lovren, Glen Johnson – Jordan Henderson, Joe, Allen, Philippe Coutinho – Raheem Sterling, Mario Balotelli, Jordon Ibe.
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