Liverpool 2-1 Wolves - Match Report
Liverpool continued their revival from the heavy blow dealt out by Tottenham last Sunday, with a 2-1 win at home against Wolves.
Liverpool continued their revival from the heavy blow dealt out by Tottenham last Sunday, with a 2-1 win at home against Wolves. A bizarre Roger Johnson own goal opened the scoring in the 11th minute when Charlie Adams fierce drive was headed onto the post and in by the former Birmingham defender. Boosted by their early lead, Liverpool took a hold on the game and in the 38th minute a divine pass from Jose Enrique was met by Luis Suarez who twisted and turned in the box before firing past a helpless Wayne Hennessey. Wolves made two changes at the break and one of them made an instant impact. In the 49th minute, Steven Fletcher latched on to a Steven Hunt cross and thumped the ball high into the net, past an outstretched Pepe Reina. Liverpool, who won 2-1 away against Brighton in the Carling Cup in midweek, were made to fight for all three points at Anfield today. The visitors started the stronger and Mick McCarthys side were first to get a shot away, however, Jamie OHaras effort was not enough to test Reina in goal. After the long awaited return of Steven Gerrard, coming off the bench against Brighton on Wednesday, the skipper started this game on the bench. After riding the storm from Wolves, Liverpool found room to attack and Charlie Adam stepped up with a long-range drive, initially heading wide of the post, but for the head of Roger Johnson. The home side continued to be dominant and showed spells of attacking ingenuity, one of which paid off, when Jose Enriques lofted through ball was expertly met by the run of Luis Suarez and taken down with a deft touch. The tricky Uruguayan needed no invitation to serge into the box and after cutting inside, the number seven switched back onto his left foot and quickly shot past a helpless Hennessey. Wolves defence were turned inside out by Suarez and Liverpool looked good for their lead, up 2-0 at the break.