An Israeli, a Dutch and two Englishman propelled Liverpool into the record books in their 8-0 demolition of Turkish side - Besiktas.Yossi Benayoun netted a hat-trick, Peter Crouch and substitute Ryan Babel both grabbed braces and there a goal for skipper Steven Gerrard as Liverpool leapfrogged their opponents into third place in Group A.
It seems like the injury to Torres was a blessing in disguise as Voronin and Crouch seemed to have a prefect connection and understanding of each other’s game and thank goodness Kuyt was on the bench because i think Crouch deserves to play (more!).
Although this record win will bring smiles to the faces of Liverpool fans it is however not an indication that the Reds will remain in the competition, they will need to win both their next games agaisnt Marseille and Porto in which the Portugal club now lead the group thanks to a 2-1 win over the French club.
From the first whistle, the Anfield crowd were treated to a feast of offensive football as finally the summer’s big spenders clicked as a unit and showed their American owners exactly what they are capable of.
Dirk Kuyt was left on the bench after a miserable performance at the weekend, and with record signing Fernando Torres still out injured, Crouch partnered Andriy Voronin in the latest attacking blend preferred by Benitez.
And the pair combined well as early as the 4th minute to fashion a chance, Crouch using his height well to nod down to his strike partner. But the Ukrainian was harried out of his shot by a posse of Besiktas defenders and the chance went begging.
Crouch again caused problems with his aerial presence just minutes later, heading wide of the mark from a Fabio Aurelio cross when he perhaps should have done better.
On the other flank, Alvaro Arbeloa was also a major cause for concern for the Turkish side, and he got forward at every opportunity, effectively being employed as a second right midfielder.
Now, if only Liverpool could replicate their European form in the Premiership…hmmm……
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