GRAHAM POLL: Liverpool star Maxi Rodriguez 'clever' to win vital penalty

17 January 2011 00:53
Maxi Rodriguez was clever to win Liverpool theirpenalty and equalising goal in the 68th minute of thepulsating Merseyside derby.[LNB]He nicked the ball away from Everton goalkeeper TimHoward, who was committed to the challenge and fellunder the faintest of touches. [LNB] Maximum penalty: Maxi Rodriguez is brought down by Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard[LNB]The way he went down made the decision an easy one butas he was heading away from goal there was no possibilityof a red card for denial of a goal-scoring opportunity. [LNB]Some would argue that his legs were crumbling beforefull contact from Howard but for me the penalty wasabsolutely correct.[LNB] Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish needs to find star signings...not more local heroes Liverpool 2 Everton 2: Kuyt spot-kick salvages point on King Kenny's Anfield returnLiverpool boss Kenny Dalglish blasts referee Phil Dowd after Mersey derby draw[LNB] Explore more:People: Graham Poll, Maxi Rodriguez Places: Liverpool

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