Post by kzmoks on Aug 17, 2009 2:30:58 GMT 7
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Heurelho Gomes - 4.5 - Ludricously ran from his line to bring down Glen Johnson to concede a needless penalty, and remains an untrustworthy presence in between the sticks.
Vedran Corluka - 7.0 - Part of a Tottenham back four that defended staunchly and marshalled the movement of Babel without too much difficulty, while providing service to Lennon whenever possible.
Ledley King - 7.5 - Perennially injured, hardly trains, but Spurs are a different proposition with King in defence. He strolled through the match and marshalled Torres with consummate ease for the entire ninety minutes.
Sebastien Bassong - 8.0 - The new signing from Newcastle slotted into his new side nicely, and his debut was helped by the toothless nature of Liverpool’s attack, allowing him to enjoy a relatively trouble-free debut. Wonderful header put his side back into the lead, capping an excellent all-round display.
Benoit Assou-Ekotto - 7.5 - He may never hit a strike sweeter than his wonder goal that opened the scoring, and also carried out his defensive duties with as little fuss as possible.
Aaron Lennon - 6.5 - Wasn’t involved in the match as much as he would have liked, but is always capable of frightening full-backs and proved to be a useful outlet to drive Spurs into attacking areas.
Tom Huddlestone - 7.0 - Formed a strong partnership with Palacios and used his bulk as well as his unquestionable ability to take control of the midfield. Overran Lucas and Mascherano and ensured that Liverpool could not utilise Steven Gerrard as they would have liked.
Wilson Palacios - 7.5 - The former Wigan man was a formidable presence in the centre of the pitch, and bullied Lucas and Mascherano out of possession for the majority of the match. Tremendous run drew the foul that led to Assou-Ekotto's stunning goal.
Luka Modric - 7.5 - One of the most influential performers on the day, Modric was creative and purposeful and unlocked the Liverpool defence with his attacking guile. Floated in teasing delivery that allowed Bassong to nod home the winner.
Robbie Keane - 5.5 - Missed three clear-cut openings in the first half, and should have netted at least one, particularly his close range header that Reina was equal to. The Irishman will be disappointed not have netted against his former club.
Jermain Defoe - 6.0 - A quiet afternoon for Defoe after his exploits with England in midweek, and his opportnities on goal were limited to a first half header that flew past and a second half snapshot that went over.
Substitutes
Peter Crouch - 5.0 - The tall striker replaced Keane in the second half but was offered little in the way of goalscoring chances.
Jamie O'Hara - N/A
Roman Pavlyuchenko - N/A
Heurelho Gomes - 4.5 - Ludricously ran from his line to bring down Glen Johnson to concede a needless penalty, and remains an untrustworthy presence in between the sticks.
Vedran Corluka - 7.0 - Part of a Tottenham back four that defended staunchly and marshalled the movement of Babel without too much difficulty, while providing service to Lennon whenever possible.
Ledley King - 7.5 - Perennially injured, hardly trains, but Spurs are a different proposition with King in defence. He strolled through the match and marshalled Torres with consummate ease for the entire ninety minutes.
Sebastien Bassong - 8.0 - The new signing from Newcastle slotted into his new side nicely, and his debut was helped by the toothless nature of Liverpool’s attack, allowing him to enjoy a relatively trouble-free debut. Wonderful header put his side back into the lead, capping an excellent all-round display.
Benoit Assou-Ekotto - 7.5 - He may never hit a strike sweeter than his wonder goal that opened the scoring, and also carried out his defensive duties with as little fuss as possible.
Aaron Lennon - 6.5 - Wasn’t involved in the match as much as he would have liked, but is always capable of frightening full-backs and proved to be a useful outlet to drive Spurs into attacking areas.
Tom Huddlestone - 7.0 - Formed a strong partnership with Palacios and used his bulk as well as his unquestionable ability to take control of the midfield. Overran Lucas and Mascherano and ensured that Liverpool could not utilise Steven Gerrard as they would have liked.
Wilson Palacios - 7.5 - The former Wigan man was a formidable presence in the centre of the pitch, and bullied Lucas and Mascherano out of possession for the majority of the match. Tremendous run drew the foul that led to Assou-Ekotto's stunning goal.
Luka Modric - 7.5 - One of the most influential performers on the day, Modric was creative and purposeful and unlocked the Liverpool defence with his attacking guile. Floated in teasing delivery that allowed Bassong to nod home the winner.
Robbie Keane - 5.5 - Missed three clear-cut openings in the first half, and should have netted at least one, particularly his close range header that Reina was equal to. The Irishman will be disappointed not have netted against his former club.
Jermain Defoe - 6.0 - A quiet afternoon for Defoe after his exploits with England in midweek, and his opportnities on goal were limited to a first half header that flew past and a second half snapshot that went over.
Substitutes
Peter Crouch - 5.0 - The tall striker replaced Keane in the second half but was offered little in the way of goalscoring chances.
Jamie O'Hara - N/A
Roman Pavlyuchenko - N/A
