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Liverpool deserved victory over Everton - Dirk Kuyt
Dutchman delivers derby dream but re-focuses for Arsenal match...
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6 Feb 2010 15:12:00
By Adithya Ananth
Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt insists that the Reds deserved the 1-0 victory over their arch-rivals Everton in the 213th Merseyside derby.
The hosts were down to ten men in the first-half after the sending off of Sotirios Kyrgiakos, but a goal from the Dutchman - who has a history of scoring in important games - ensured that the three points went to Rafael Benitez's charges.
"It was a very tough game, especially after the red card," said Kuyt.
"But I think we defended really well today. Great set piece and great corner from Stevie.
"That's what we had to do. When you're down to ten men you don't get many chances so we have to take everything from the set pieces.
"He [Toffees' goalkeeper Tim Howard] pushed me all the time with [Phil] Neville, but when the delivery came I thought I had a small chance and I hit it, so was very happy with it."
The 29-year-old maintained that the team will savour the victory tonight, and start preparations in the morning for the blockbuster encounter against Arsenal on Wednesday.
He added: "We will enjoy today, but from tomorrow we have to focus on Arsenal and hopefully we can have the same result and keep getting the points but I think we had a great effort today and a well-deserved win."
The hosts were down to ten men in the first-half after the sending off of Sotirios Kyrgiakos, but a goal from the Dutchman - who has a history of scoring in important games - ensured that the three points went to Rafael Benitez's charges.
"It was a very tough game, especially after the red card," said Kuyt.
"But I think we defended really well today. Great set piece and great corner from Stevie.
"That's what we had to do. When you're down to ten men you don't get many chances so we have to take everything from the set pieces.
"He [Toffees' goalkeeper Tim Howard] pushed me all the time with [Phil] Neville, but when the delivery came I thought I had a small chance and I hit it, so was very happy with it."
The 29-year-old maintained that the team will savour the victory tonight, and start preparations in the morning for the blockbuster encounter against Arsenal on Wednesday.
He added: "We will enjoy today, but from tomorrow we have to focus on Arsenal and hopefully we can have the same result and keep getting the points but I think we had a great effort today and a well-deserved win."
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