Liverpool vs West Ham
United Match Report
Sturridge scores on his comeback as Liverpool secure 3
points against the Hammers at Anfield
It was a solid display from the Reds who not only won but
picked up a third clean sheet in their last five league games.
It was Andy Carrol who had an early chance when Joey O’Brien
played a low cross into the box but Carrol took a heavy touch and the ball was
cleared. From the break away after some good player from Coutinho and Sterling,
Lallana played the ball to Markovic near the edge of the box but he didn’t get
hold of his shot and it was easily blocked.
Philippe Coutinho was through on goal after a wonderful
backheel from Sterling but Hammers keeper Adrián made the save at the near
post.
Lazar Markovic had the chance of the first half right on the
stroke of half time. Sterling was bought down in the box and was judged to not
have been fouled. West Ham however failed to get the ball away allowing the
Serb a strike on goal from about 10 yards out but his shot went wide.
Liverpool did take the lead early in the second half
however. Moreno played the ball into the chest of Sterling who chested it down
to Coutinho. The Brazilian clipped the ball over West Ham defender James
Collins for Sterling to coolly slot home from close range. This was Sterling
first home league goal since the opening day of the season.
West Ham rarely threatened With Enner Valencia testing Simon
Mingolet after working space for a shot from the edge of the box.
On 68 minutes the moment Reds fans had been waiting for for
5 months happened as Daniel Sturridge came on as a substitute for Lazar
Markovic. He looked sharp after coming on and soon tested Adrián after one of
his signature step overs past the defender.
On the 80th minute he did get on the score sheet
after a good team goal. Sturridge headed a throw in down to Henderson who
played the ball to Sterling who passed to Sturridge. Sturridge layed the ball
off for Coutinho who carried the ball forward before playing in Sturridge. The returning
England Man took the ball away from the defenders before finishing from a tight
angle on his weaker foot.
The Hammers did have the ball in the net from a late corner
but the Referee decided there was a foul on the Liverpool goal keeper and the Reds
clean sheet was left intact.
Liverpool will be pleased with their performance as well as
winning their third league game in a row. West Ham may feel unlucky as they
suffered multiple injuries in the game including that of former Liverpool
striker Andy Carrol. Liverpool’s next game is away at Bolton in the F.A. cup
replay on Wednesday night.
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