Bolton Wanderers vs
Liverpool Match Report
Liverpool survive a scare as they progress to the next round
of the F.A. cup, eliminating unlucky Bolton.
The reds can breathe a sigh of relief after two late goals
saved them against a plucky Bolton side. Liverpool will be pleased with how
they remained calm under pressure to snatch the win from Bolton’s grasp.
Liverpool had a chance early on through Steven Gerrard on
his 700th game for Liverpool. The ball was laid off to him but his
side footed shot was too close to the Bolton keeper.
Philippe Coutinho has a good opportunity that he crafted for
himself after skiping through multiple Bolton challenges but he was stopped by
the last defender.
The closest Liverpool came in the first half was from a
Raheem Sterling effort. Inside the box he was given too much space and from a
standing position his curling shot hit the post.
Liverpool were dominating possession but it was Bolton who
took the lead. Bolton’s Zach Clough skipped past reds defender Martin Skrtel
before tripping. Despite the Slovaks protests the referee pointed to the spot.
Former Chelsea forward Eidur Gudjohnsen calmly dispatched the penalty to give Bolton
the lead.
Bolton should have gone two up after a great cross from Dean
Moxey reached the head of Gudjohnsen but instead of heading back across goal
his header was tame and bounced into the turf and then into the greatful arms
of Mingolet.
The a crucial moment when Bolton midfielder Neil Danns, who
had being playing well up to this point was sent off for a second yellow card
after a second reckless tackle on Joe Allen.
Liverpool had multiple chances to score the equaliser, with
Jordan Henderson taking a shot after the ball rebounded to him from a corner.
His deflected shot however hit the post. Emre Can then had a shot cannon off
the bar.
Liverpool could have been forgiven for thinking it would not
be there night but they did not give up and they were rewarded when Can played
a delightful chipped pass over the defence for Sterling. The young England man
on the volley slotted the ball between the keepers legs into the net.
Liverpool still had time to win the game when Philippe
Coutinho received the ball from Jordan Henderson before smashing the ball in
from distance off the underside of the bar to break the hearts of the
Championship side.
Liverpool manager will be pleased with the character shown
by his side to come back from a goal down. They will hope to continue their
fine run in the Mersey side derby on Saturday.
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