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Rafa hails Bellamy

03 Dec 2006 - 09:09:18

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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez praised two-goal hero Craig Bellamy as the Reds finally found their form on the road by beating Wigan Athletic 4-0 at the JJB Stadium.

The Wales international was in sparkling form as Benitez's side won their first Premiership game away from Anfield this term.

All Liverpool's goals came in the first half as they scored the first goals on their travels since the opening weekend of the season when Robbie Fowler scored a controversial penalty in the 1-1 draw at Sheffield United.

A relieved Benitez said: "Bellamy was fantastic and I was happy to see him score two goals and he caused all sorts of problems for Wigan.

"He was training very well on Thursday and scored a lot of goals and his accuracy was really good so it was nice for him to do that against Wigan. Maybe his mind is clearer now.

"Kuyt was working very hard all of the time and that gave Bellamy space and he showed a lot of game intelligence."