We're Coming Back, Wembley!

"BREATHTAKING"

The word above may probably be the most suitable word for describing the match last night (or early morning over here in Jakarta). Two English teams at Anfield Stadium were in serious battle! Liverpool had secured the final spot after drawing 2-2 with Manchester City at Anfield Stadium on 2nd leg Carling Cup clash. It had put Liverpool with 3-2 on aggregate after winning the 1st leg by 1 nil. Liverpool were at first 1nil down when Luke de Jong scored the first goal that night at Anfield before the awwmazing Liverpool captain scored an equaliser from the penalty box 5 minutes before half time. 1-1.

"Get in! Does anyone strike a ball quiet like Stevie G?" Matt Owen (@LFC)

Manchester City then gave hope to citizen for a final ticket through Edin Dzeko's goal on minute 67 but it was then Craig Bellamy who had secured a ticket to final stage of Carling Cup by scoring only 7 minutes after Dzeko's goal. The score held until the final whistle was blown and Liverpool, for the 1st time in 16 years, are finally coming back to Wembley! Liverpool were overall the better side that night by pushing Manchester City into their defence area since early minutes on the first half. They also played very well and most importantly succeed converting opportunities into goals which led team to the final on February 26th. 

On the other field accross Spanish land, Barcelona and Real Madrid were again  in a dramatic clash of 2nd leg quarter finals of Copa Del Rey. I'm not into Spanish league nor also present in every El Classico match but  I can say that it was a superb El Classico. Quoting someone on twitter "I finally understand why the tickets for the el classico are so expensive. You're charged for both the great acting and the great football." I couldn't agree more there haha! many actings and controversy but that's football, right? Well maybe I can say that because I'm not a fan of Barcelona or Real Madrid cause if I were, I would probably complain much on that match haha. 

So in brief, I really love that night. Great entertainment of football from England and Spain. And my forever beloved club Liverpool FC are finally going to Wembley again. Must say it is a very busy week at Anfield because Liverpool will be hosting Red Mancs at Anfield on FA Cup just 2 days after that 2nd leg Carling Cup against Manchester City! Hope the players take a well rest, no injuries and 100% fit on Saturday. Oh, and also abit of funny little fact here.. Craig Bellamy scored for his former club against his former club to take his former club in the final against his former club. get it yourself haha. And Steven Gerrard at that Carling Cup final will play against his cousin!

I just can't wait for this all. Viva Football!