Liverpool's first defeat this season, 0-1 from the host Stoke City in Premier League action at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday.
Jonathan Walters scored Stoke was created through a penalty in the 21st minute. Referee
Mark Clattenburg pointed to the spot after
Jamie Carragher breaking Walters in a restricted area. The penalty was awarded and Walters who served as executioners successfully carry out their duties properly. The shot to the middle of the penalty box was intercepted goalkeeper
Pepe Reina failed.
The Reds actually played very aggressive in this fight. With a capital of a quick game, the visitors continued to press the defense Stoke. However, many opportunities are wasted because of the execution of the hurry. Of the seven businesses in the first round, only one chance that really threaten the goal keeper
Asmir Begovic.
Liverpool striker
Luis Suarez who nearly equalized in the 42nd minute. Utilizing feedback from Stewart Downing, Suarez opened fire against Stoke. However, the ball can be countered Begovic.
Seeing his team continued impasse, Liverpool manager
Kenny Dalglish immediately put
Craig Bellamy and
Andrew Carroll simultaneously in the second half. The result, Liverpool play more attacking.
Several opportunities were created by Daniel Agger, Suarez, and Downing. However, the effort was futile since the hosts successfully defended their advantage.
With this result,
Liverpool slipped to fifth with seven points. As for Stoke climbed to fourth with a value of eight.
Line Up:
Stoke City: Asmir Begovic, Matthew Upson, Ryan Shawcross, Marc Wilson, Robert Huth (Andy Wilkinson 65), Dean Whitehead, Rory Delap (Wilson Palacios 71), Matthew Etherington (Kenwyne Jones 68), Jermaine Pennant; Peter Crouch, Jonathan Walters
Liverpool: Pepe Reina; Daniel Agger, Jamie Carragher, José Enrique, Martin Skrtel (Glen Johnson); Charlie Adam, Lucas, Stewart Downing, Jordan Henderson (Craig Bellamy 67); Luis Suárez, Dirk Kuyt (Andrew Carroll 67)
