PSV should be shooting themselves in their foots for having missed a golden opportunity to capitalize on a withered, unconfident Liverpool-side that were torn to shreds by Everton (3-0) in the Meyerside victory, as a build-up to the mid-week European encounter.

Pitted back in a defensive shell, Liverpool played with an ever-present fear that they would leak goals in this game as well. PSV attacking players, Kone, Mendez, and Farfan were at times unlucky, and other times plan wasteful in front of goal. PSV manager, Ronald Koeman must be scratching his head wondering how his team could not capitalize on an under-manned and apprehensive Liverpool-side.

Apart from a few lone efforts by Kuyt, the partnership of the Dutch striker with Welsh striker, Craig Bellemy failed to provide any threat of scoring for Liverpool. Benetiz’s men almost stole it late, however, with the introduction of Steven Gerard, who almost scored a miraculous goal in the dying moments, as his vintage far-range, right-footed volley crashed off the inside of the far post.

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