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March 10, 2013 4:00 PM GMT
Anfield — Liverpool
Referee:‬ M. Oliver‎
Attendance:‬ 44752‎
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: Liverpool 3-2 Tottenham

Two goals from Jan Vertonghen helped Andre Villas-Boas' side come back from a goal down but Hugo Lloris' error and Steven Gerrard's late penalty won it for the Reds

By David Lynch at Anfield

  • Bradley Jones
    145
    32
    2.50

    Bradley Jones

    Spilled a couple of stinging efforts and did not look comfortable at all. Not to blame for the goals but perhaps could have done better.

  • Glen Johnson
    131
    60
    2.50

    Glen Johnson

    Got forward as well as ever but should have done much better in dealing with Vertonghen for the Belgian's first goal.

  • José Enrique
    200
    17
    3.00

    José Enrique

    Dealt with nearly everything thrown at him in a defensive sense and provided a wonderful assist for Suarez to open the scoring.

  • Daniel Agger
    200
    19
    3.00

    Daniel Agger

    Made some crucial interceptions during periods of Tottenham domination which saved his side's bacon. Passed the ball calmly from the back.

  • Jamie Carragher
    158
    41
    3.00

    Jamie Carragher

    Kept Defoe largely quiet but will be unhappy with the nature of Tottenham's equaliser - which came from the type of aerial ball he generally clears with ease.

  • Steven Gerrard
    312
    13
    3.50

    Steven Gerrard

    Had to fight against a numerical disadvantage in the first half but improved with help in the second. His long passing range was unrivalled and the captain was committed as ever in the challenge. Dispatched his penalty coolly.

  • Coutinho
    356
    16
    3.50

    Coutinho

    His trickery and eye for a through ball caused Tottenham plenty of problems. Unfortunate to be sacrificed as Liverpool looked to gain control in midfield.

  • Stewart Downing
    266
    18
    3.50

    Stewart Downing

    Worked hard and provided a sensible, safe passing option for his team-mates in attacking areas. May not be an attacking star but is vital to Liverpool's shape at times and did well to nip in before Lloris to plunder an equaliser.

  • Lucas Leiva
    158
    43
    3.00

    Lucas Leiva

    Overrun by a dominant Tottenham midfield. Made some crunching, important tackles but passed the ball poorly on occasions. A mixed day for the Brazilian.

  • Luis Suárez
    346
    24
    3.50

    Luis Suárez

    Took the opening goal with typical ruthlessness and ran himself into the ground for the cause. Struggled to get on the ball at times, but was as brilliant with it as ever.

  • Daniel Sturridge
    182
    50
    3.00

    Daniel Sturridge

    Could not get into the game in the first half but his influence predictably grew following the introduction of Joe Allen.

Substitutions

  • Jordan Henderson
    118
    27
    2.50

    Jordan Henderson

    Added legs to the Liverpool midfield as they held on late in the game.

  • Joe Allen
    196
    19
    3.50

    Joe Allen

    Changed the dynamics of the game. Helped Liverpool regain control with sensible passing and aggression which did not betray the fact he is carrying a shoulder injury which will require surgery.

  • Hugo Lloris
    46
    98
    2.50

    Hugo Lloris

    Beaten by an excellent finish for Suarez's opener but gifted Liverpool an equaliser with a crazy venture out of his box.

  • Jan Vertonghen
    231
    59
    4.00

    Jan Vertonghen Top of the Match

    A centre-back's job does not generally involve scoring goals but the Belgian grabbed two in brilliant fashion whilst keeping up his duties at the back in some style. A fantastic performance.

  • Michael Dawson
    29
    69
    3.00

    Michael Dawson

    Had no moments of questionable defending despite his side conceding three goals. Kept Suarez's dribbling down to a minimum, which is more than most Premier League defenders have done this year.

  • Kyle Walker
    23
    96
    2.50

    Kyle Walker

    His poor backpass tempted Lloris out of goal and allowed Liverpool to equalise. Fortunate to get away with a tug on Coutinho in the box in the first half.

  • Benoit Assou-Ekotto
    17
    91
    2.50

    Benoit Assou-Ekotto

    Defended stoutly and used possession intelligently going forward. Blotted his copybook somewhat with the foul on Suarez which gave away the penalty but wasn't helped by Defoe's poor pass.

  • Scott Parker
    53
    56
    3.50

    Scott Parker

    Helped the visitors control the game in terms of possession for long periods. Crunched into tackles with authority and passed well.

  • Gareth Bale
    103
    80
    3.50

    Gareth Bale

    Made numerous darting runs which had the Liverpool defence visibly panicked. Provided a swinging cross for Vertonghen's first before causing havoc with a well-delivered free kick which allowed the defender to score his second.

  • Moussa Dembele
    100
    45
    3.50

    Moussa Dembele

    The Liverpool midfield could not touch him in the first half. Faded somewhat in the second but still showed some beautiful touches and pieces of dribbing skill.

  • Gylfi Sigurdsson
    26
    89
    2.50

    Gylfi Sigurdsson

    Drifted in and out of the game and missed two gilt-edged chances. The first saw him drag wide in front of the Kop whilst the second was a back-post effort which was, in truth, well blocked.

  • Jake Livermore
    14
    85
    2.50

    Jake Livermore

    Helped Tottenham control the game for the opening periods but had little impact when Liverpool added numbers in that position in the second half.

  • Jermain Defoe
    24
    119
    2.00

    Jermain Defoe Flop of the Match

    His constant shooting in positions which promised more rightly attracted the ire of his team-mates. Will struggle to explain the backpass which brought Suarez's penalty.

Substitutions

  • Lewis Holtby
    33
    64
    2.00

    Lewis Holtby

    Had too little time to make an impact as Liverpool dominated the closing stages.

  • Thomas  Carroll
    19
    55
    2.00

    Thomas Carroll

    A late substitute as Tottenham chased it.

Results
 
Player Ratings
Tournament
Position
Ranking
Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Robin van Persie Robin van Persie
Striker
Man Utd.
26 3
Luis Suárez Luis Suárez
Striker
Liverpool
23 0
Gareth Bale Gareth Bale
Midfielder
Tottenham
21 0
C. Benteke C. Benteke
Striker
Aston Villa
19 3
Michu Michu
Midfielder
Swansea City
19 0