Well Done Reds!!!

A sad day indeed when i saw Nando cried after being substituted during the extra time againts Chelsea. An expected action packed game till the end, the 3rd semi final encounter has favoured Chelsea. A fine performance by Drogba n company though there's a few controversial decision by the Italian ref that declined a penalty claim by Sami Hyppia after he's been tackled by Drogba in the box. Maybe that could kill of the game and Liverpool could book their place againts Man U. in Moscow on the May 21st.

A few changes by Rafa such as selecting Yossi instead of Babel maybe affected the game as the Chelsea midfielders that consist of tough tacklers using their power instead of skills such as Makalele, Lampard and Ballack distrupting the flow of Liverpool's attack againts a below par performance from Stevie G, Xabi and Javier. Kuyt was a always out of position and Yossi was not strong enough to withstand the power of the Chelsea midfielders pressure although he did make one goal for Nando with an exquisite through ball. A tough blow of the game was when Skrtel got injured and was replaced by our loyal servant Finn, Sami Hyppia. His pace was not a major factor of his gameplay but his 9 year experience serving Liverpool was used to subdue the waves of attack from Chelsea. Carra was great as usual but he alone couldn't stop the goals from coming in.

A lot of controversial decision was made by the Italian ref such as disallowing a magnificent goal from Essien. But the talking point was waving off Sami's penalty claim after he was brought down by Drogba in the box. As a long time die hard fan, i couldn't say more because it's been a cliche' that the officials always been screwing LFC's games but as they say, it's football, anything could happen. The only consolation was Babel's thunderous drive was deflected in by hands of the great Cech who couldn't handle the shot.

Last but not least, Liverpool broke the Stamford Bridge jinx by scoring 2 goals againts them. That was a bonus for them and at least they go down fighting. You'll Never Walk Alone.