Thursday, December 06, 2007

I love being on top

:) Got you looking didn't it?! Sorry, just footie talk again.

Anderlecht 1 Spurs 1 (Berbatov pen)

A draw against the Belgians meant top of the group after our last game. All we need now is for Getafe and Anderlecht to draw in a couple of weeks and we will win the group, meaning an easier first tie in the knock out stages.

I wasn't sure about the line-up again - Mr Ramos seems to be keeping everyone on their toes and even left Kaboul at home, putting Zokora in central defence.

Team: Robinson, Chimbonda, Zokora, Dawson, Lee, Malbranque, Jenas, Huddlestone, Lennon, Keane, Bent. Used subs: Stalteri, Berbatov, Defoe

Spurs could surely have won the game if they'd pressed a bit harder. In the first half they were closing down the ball better than they have been but seemed to forget in the second. There are still a lot of problems all over the pitch, especially the defending which again looked a mess when the goal was conceded. I don't know how many times during a game I yell out 'get your foot on the ball'.

I just have one thing to add and that is if Berba gets any more relaxed, he will fall over! He showed his class when he came on for the last half hour with intricate little touches and passes. No fuss, no rush. But then I am a tad biased :)

The main talking points were not really about the football, the referee for one was a bit dodgy with his decisions but at least he gave the penalty correctly. In the closing minutes, masses of missles were thrown from the Anderlecht fans, one of which hit Zokora. They were all gathered after the final whistle which included a metal pipe, an inhaler and several cigarette lighters. UEFA no doubt will take this incident very seriously and so they should.

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