Source: Daily_Mail
Utrecht 0 Liverpool 0: Dull day for the Dutch as Europa League tie fails to sparkle
Liverpool struggled to muster much of a goalscoring threat as they were held in Holland by an organised Utrecht outfit.[LNB]A fairly drab affair sparkled only occasionally, most notably when, in the space of a minute early in the second half, Raul Mereiles headed a Michael Silberbauer effort off the line shortly before Fernando Torres saw his shot expertly tipped round the post. [LNB]Spaniard Torres should signs he is nearing full fitness but at times still cut a frustrated figure. [LNB]In truth Liverpool rode their luck at times. Midway through the first half Stijn Wuytens reacted quickest to a loose ball in the box, smashing it high into the visitors' net, only to see it ruled out for an earlier infringement. Replays suggested he was unlucky. [LNB]More to follow.... Losing battle: Fernando Torres looked sharp at times, but too often cut a frustrated figure up front[LNB] [LNB] Joe-where to go: Cole struggled, along with the rest of Liverpool's midfield, to create many chances[LNB] [LNB] Rallying call: Pepe Reina was at his resolute best between the posts[LNB] [LNB] Step up: Martin Kelly showed his class at left-back in the absence of Paul Konchesky[LNB] [LNB] Liverpool fans call on film star Jackson to feature in protest against owners Europa League live: Utrecht 0 Liverpool 0 and Manchester City v Juventus - as it happenedRafael van der Vaart joins Bergkamp, Boogers, Bogarde, Davids and Van Hooijdonk in the flawed Dutch masters club...On the road with Liverpool... The trouble with aviation and extrapolation in Utrecht LIVERPOOL FC
