We won! I don't know why I support a football team to which I have absolutely no ties except for a shaky loyalty, but WE WON! And so what if it's the first match of the Champion's League season...
Liverpool totally owned Monaco – that is to say we played blindingly well for one half and let Monaco run the other while hanging on by the skin of our teeth. We had to wait for Baros to secure the game, who in turn waited for the entire Monaco defense to arrive before attempting a shot. If he hadn’t converted, I’m sure his two teammates who were in the clear would’ve shat on him.
We were extremely lucky that Monaco weren’t showing any of the form that got them into last season’s final. Their defense spent most of the time milling around in front of the box like confused sheep, and their midfield had more success with possession by running into Liverpool players and claiming free kicks.
The Spanish players looked good, although they did a bit of a Michael-Turncoat-I’m-Regretting-Like-Hell-Now-Owen and failed to capitalize on all the opportunities that came their way. The refereeing was a bit constipated with a few unfair yellow cards and offside calls, but at least we won.
Meanwhile Real got trounced by Levekusen (HAHAHAhaha) and Ferguson terrorized Man Utd into a comeback early in the second half after going 2-0 down to a hard working Lyon team. Too bad for Lyon, but it’s a promising start to the new season.
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