Liverpool 2-1 Blackburn Rovers: Torres Back On Starting Line-Up And Score Sheets

And what a way to return, as Torres nailed the winning goal in Sunday’s clash against Blackburn Rovers. Liverpool won 2-1 and Torres got his name on the score sheet for the first time in 2010.

Looking lively and well, Torres managed to avoid two challenges before being fouled by Nzonzi (not the only foul Torres would be a victim of, that day).

It was at the 19th minute that Liverpool broke the deadlock, when Steven Gerrard found the inside of the net after playing a one-two with Benayoun.

Fernando Torres was impressive; his constant movements giving the Blackburn Rovers defense line a headache.

Ex-Real Madrid defender Michel Salgado was booked after failing to deal with Torres and thus aggressively tackling him.

The Merseysiders lead advantage was soon gone as Andrews scored an equalizer in the 40th minute.

Before the first half came to an end, Torres was able to tap in another goal which eventually turned out to be the match winner.

With a solid lead on their hands, Liverpool played with more confidence in the second half. However, as time went on they looked to defend their lead and Torres was substituted by Ngog with just a minute of regular playing time. A manner for Rafael Benitez to waste time there in order to protect Liverpool’s 2-1 lead, perhaps…

Liverpool played well against Blackburn and came in 6th position in the EPL table rankings behind Manchester City and Tottenham.

With Torres back in the picture, the prospect of finishing in the top four in the league standings and going far in the Europa Cup tournament seems quite attainable.

- Match Stats: Liverpool 2-1 Blackburn

Liverpool: Reina, Mascherano, Carragher, Agger, Aurelio (Insua, 38), Benayoun (Babel, 79), Gerrard, Lucas Leiva, Maxi, Kuyt, Torres (Ngog, 89)
Booked: Lucas Leiva
Goals: Gerrard 19, Torres 43

Blackburn: Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Givet, Olsson (Chimbonda, 49), Hoilett (Roberts, 65), Nzonzi (Grella, 60), Andrews, Pedersen, Diouf, Kalinic
Booked: Salgado, Chimbonda, Olsson, Nzonzi, Kalinic
Goals: Andrew 40

Diana Aguilar, Footballfantalk.com

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