Reuters
In a heavy duel at Anfield Stadium, coach Roy Hodgson makes significant changes in the composition of the starting IX Liverpool. Hodgson did not play a duet mainstay of Fernando Torres and Gerrard are stored on the bench.
On the front lines, the former Fulham architect is just put David N'Gog who seconded by Milan Jovanovic who stood behind him. While in the midfield duo Hodgson rely Christian Poulsen and Raul Meireles.
Hodgson strange formation is practically make the Reds keteteran serve Napoli game which came down with full force. As a result, any successful Partenopei superior first through Ezequiel Lavezzi in the 28th minute, after a complete bait Edinson Cavani.
After these goals, Liverpool tried to get up to behind the push. However, due to come down with the power of the second tier, The Kop failed to score until the gap balancing.
Realizing his team less appropriate, Hodgson enter Jovanovic Gerrard replaced early in the second half. The entry of Stevie-G was instantly make the game the Reds more colorful. Creation in midfield to make the back row keteteran Naples.
After continued pressure, Gerrard finally broke the deadlock and his team equalized in the 75th minute. Utilizing Napoli defender error in doing a back pass, Gerrard had no trouble conquering Morgan de Sanctis, Napoli goalkeeper.
Same score 1-1 evoke strong morale of the players the Reds. As a result, Gerrard back to make the entire stadium roared Anfield after leading his team behind 2-1 victory over the execution of the penalty in minute 86. Gifts referee awarded a penalty following a breach Salvatore Aronica to Glen Johnson who perform penetration.
Not satisfied scored two goals, Gerrard closed the game with a hat-trick recorded in minute 89, while carrying his team ended the match with a convincing victory of 3-1. This is a good signal for the Reds who had also successfully plucked two consecutive wins in the Premier League scene.
With this victory, Liverpool successfully defended its position at the top of Group C with Raihan eight points. Following behind him is Steaua Bucharest at the same time successfully conquer Utrecth FC 3-1. Steaua achievement ranks second with five points, followed by Napoli in the third place and Utrecht in the distended position with the same achievement points, namely three.
Line-up:
Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina; 3-Paul Konchesky, 23-Jamie Carragher, 16-Sotirios Kyrgiakos, 2-Glen Johnson, 28-Christian Poulsen (39-Nathan Eccleston 65), 4-Raul Meireles, 33-Jonjo Shelvey, 26 -Jay Spearing, 24-David Ngog (21-Lucas 82), 14-Milan Jovanovic (8-Steven Gerrard 46)
Napoli: 26-Morgan De Sanctis, 28-Paolo Cannavaro, 8-Andrea Dossena, 14-Hugo Armando Campagnaro, 6-Salvatore Aronica, 11-Cristian Maggio, 5-Michele Pazienza, 23-Walter Gargano, 17-Marek Hamsik; 7 Roberto Gomez-Edinson Cavani, 22-Ezequiel Ivan Lavezzi
