6 Chapter 6: Starts

In center circle Marco reus was standing beside the football and Liverpool fans were cheering loudly the referee blow the visel .

Marco reus kicked ball back to modric. After receiving it modric pass it to Hummel's, Hummel's passed ball to Neuer who kicked long to send ball to arsenal half where Suarez attempted to win the ball against CB vermaelen but lost header.

After arsenal regain the ball they started passing it around and build there attack patiently. After 2 minutes of passing the ball back and forth left and right febregas send through ball to Walcott who crossed first time into the box but Ramos cleared it before van persie Could touch it.

Then It was 2 consecutive corners resulting in Liverpool clearing the ball . On third corner Hummel's head the ball towards D.Silva who dribble passed wilshere and pass it to Suarez how hold onto the ball and dribble right and left them sent ball through to left wing where G.bale was running With vermaelen who was returning to defense but just as ball saw Suarez through ball he started acceleration and reach the ball first and then run straight to arsenal box like lightning bolt Vermaelen was left far behind ( In case you didn't know Vermaelen is tall but slow CB especially compared to G.Bale in 10/11 season Because that was the year he beat micon of intermilan repeatedly with pace and become famous ). As bale run Run to the box there was no one near him from arsenal player 1 on 1 vs GK . G.bale run took him left side of goal where angle was not that great so when GK move forward to stop him G.bale unselfishly square the ball to Right side where Marco reus was running he passed it calmly into empty goal.

Every arsenal player and coach was shocked okay G.bale speed they knew he was fast but Reus where did he come from his speed was comparable to bale As soon Suarez passed to bale , reus also started acceleration and reach box just in time for bale to pass him ball. Bale and reus left Arsenal player at least 15 meters behind.

After reus scores the Goal he goes straight to bale and hugged him and both runned to left side stand to celebrate all Liverpool players also come to celebrate everyone face was beaming with smile. Liverpool fans were singing and cheering loudly.

Liverpool scored there first goal of the season inside 4 min of the game.

After celebration Liverpool players returned to the half and Arsenal restarted the game.

Arsenal again played football at there style playing short passing game. They try to create some chances but Liverpool defense protected the goal .Neuer even save 1 v 1 against van persie in 21 minute Liverpool fans big sigh of relief.

in 26 minute after arsenal lost the ball in Medfield Gerrard send ball over the top of arsenal defense to Right wing M.reus run faster than defensive player and received the pass he run down the right flank and then pass ball to modric who pass the ball to bale . Bale jump over the ball and left it to Alba who was behind him Alba received the ball he dribbled it towards box and then When everyone thought he would cross Alba cut back the ball and passed it on top of Arsenal plenty area where Gerrard was running late into the box Gerrard first time power shot into top left corner of goal GK didn't have time to react.

Once again Liverpool players run to left side of Arsenal goal and celebration started again.

The score was 2:0 Fans were celebrating wildly

After celebration Liverpool players returned to half .

Arsenal again started game. This time arsenal was playing with more attacking intent they attacked on Liverpool goal many time Liverpool escape it. Liverpool Also counterattack many times but didn't get any end product.

In 44 min bale lost the ball when he was trying to dribble RB passed ball to wilshere who first time passes through ball to Walcott who run down the right flank. Alba because he was attacking with bale lost his position Walcott cross into the box before Hummel's comes near him where van persie improvised and played heel pass to Running late into the box to febregas who shot low left corner of goal before Neuer could react.

Arsenal player didn't celebrate much and took the ball and places in middle circle. For a moment there was silence in Liverpool Fans. Then they start to encourage there players by signing you will never walk alone.....

As Liverpool restarted the game after a 1 minute referee blow the visel for half time.

Both sides players goes back to locker rooms.

Wanger was encouraging his players to play patiently and try to minimize Liverpool counter attack on the other hand klopp was telling his player's it's time to change the plan now in second half we would press them high when we lose the ball. And play possession base football.

Asad in stand was pleased with the performance of Liverpool players. As well klopp choice's he did well to jell players so quickly in good enough team so they can perform well. It was not all good but certainly not pleasing to watch but Liverpool counter attack was breathtaking.

As Second half begin with Liverpool pressing high up the field and defenders high line. setting offside traps.

Liverpool press arsenal whole as a team forward and Medfield when they loss the ball and with the ball they played well organized passing game at the heart was 3 players Modric. D.silva. Reus .

At 59 minute arsenal were sitting deep as modric received a pass from Garrard 32 yard's away from goal . Modric suddenly decided to shoot the ball he played side footed curler want to bend it inside right post but the football hit the post and bounced back towards defender's where Suarez was waiting for easy tape in into empty side of the goal before arsenal defense.

Once again there were loud cheering and singing among the Liverpool fans as the restore the 2 goal lead.

After celebration of Suarez goal game started again

Liverpool still played high pressing game and arsenal counterattack them.

Febregas chip the ball behind Liverpool high defensive line it should have been a easy headed clearance but Hummel's miss judged the ball and missed it Van prise a World class striker how could he let this chance go he pounced on the ball before Ramos and accelerated Neuer also left his post and run towards van persie to close gape so he can't shoot easily when Van prise saw Neuer coming off the line he chips the ball over Neuer head into back of the net.

The game suspense was back it 3:2 Now klopp looked frustrated, Also realized his mistake Hummel's was good defender but he young in pressure situation mistakes can happen so to protect his confidence klopp made 2 changes immediately replace Hummel's with D.Godin and Marco reus with J.Milner

Game starts again both sides played counter attacking football back and forth in 83 minute klopp once again made change this time replace Suarez with lewandowski young striker. from Poland.

Lewandowski is tall but very quick and intelligent striker in 87 minute he pounced on through ball from modric between arsenal defenders and come 1v1 against GK then he calmly pass the ball in back of the net. to regain Liverpool 2 goals lead .

Now score was 4 : 2 Arsenal also lost fighting spirit and last minutes were played easily.

After extra time referee blow the visel and game comes to end

Both mangers shook hands Wanger said to klopp: you got some nice players. who scouted them.?

Klopp smiled and replied: That's......... a secret

wanger after hearing klopp answer smiled and left towards locker room Klopp hugged the players on the field and then all players come to thanks Liverpool fans for coming here to support them.

Liverpool fans were also very happy there players played very good game . Then both players and Fans sang ( You will never walk alone) song then players and fans left the pitch and stadium respectively.

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