Source: SKY_Sports
Friendlies round-up
Steven Gerrard was on target for Liverpool on Friday as they were held at local rivals Tranmere Rovers.[LNB] The England international played from the start at Prenton Park, on the day he was cleared of affray, but was unable to help the Reds past plucky Rovers.[LNB]Rafa Benitez's men needed a last minute penalty from Adam Hammill to rescue a 2-2 draw, prolonging their wait for a victory in pre-season.[LNB]Sunderland kicked off their Amsterdam Cup campaign against Portuguese giants Benfica, but Steve Bruce's men found themselves on the wrong end of a 2-0 scoreline.[LNB]West Ham were 3-2 victors at Thurrock, with new recruit Frank Nouble grabbing the winner in the final minute.[LNB]Fulham proved too strong for League Two outfit Aldershot in their latest outing, securing a narrow 1-0 win at the EBB Stadium.[LNB]Freddie Sears was among the scorers for Crystal Palace as they eased to a comfortable 3-0 success at Bristol Rovers.[LNB]The Eagles' Championship rivals West Brom were unable to replicate the heroics of the men from Selhurst Park as they could only muster a 2-2 draw at Kidderminster.[LNB]Queens Park Rangers were also at the centre of a four-goal thriller, being held 2-2 at Oxford United.[LNB]Hartlepool, though, endured an evening to forget at York City as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat.[LNB]Lincoln City were held 1-1 at neighbours Lincoln United, while Chesterfield hit the heights as they crushed Matlock 5-2.[LNB]
