This Saturday it was played the first semi-final of the world’s oldest football competition, the FA Cup. The first finalist is Liverpool who in the city derby beat Everton 2-1. At half time Everton was leading 1-0 with a goal of Nikica Jelavic.
Former striker of Haduka and Glasgow Rangers in the 24th minute, take the advantage of a big mistake of defense “Reds”, namely Jamie Carragher, attempt to clear the ball failed and hit Tim Cahill, the ball bounced to Nikica Jelavic, who with a nice calm ground stroke checkmated Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones. It was his fifth goal in five appearances for the “Toffees” and sixth overall (second in the FA Cup) in their jersey after the transfer from Glasgow Rangers
With Everton 1-0 lead,teams went on half time, and in the second half another story. In 62 minutes after the big mistakes of Everton defender Sylvain Distin, Luis Suarez first equilazed.
The final 2-1 victory for Liverpool brought Andy Carroll at 87 minute, scoring with his head from hard position after Craig Bellamy crossed from a free-kick.
Highlights : Liverpool – Everton 2-1 (Suarez 62, Carroll 87 / Jelavic 24)
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