Speed and intensity picking up now. Carroll seems invigorated, winning flick headers and generally quicker to the ball and to pressure their defenders wehn they have it. Kuyt and Raul making diagonal runs of support. They are moving quickly through the midfied, down the flanks deep, and getting crosses in. A few shots here and there, but nothing to trouble Pepe too much. You can sense a goal is coming for one of the two sides.... or a booking, or a big event of some sort.
bah. This was always going to take a second goal though. Come on, Lads! Suarez not looking his best today.
64th minute. End to end action. Not true chances or half chances for either but if only because that last killer pass is not there. Thumping shot in the 65th minute from Pepe's left - he did well with a two handed block.
Raul shoots wide from about 12 yards after another mazy, close control, zig zag run from Suarez along the left wing nearly all the way to the near post. Reminiscent of his run along the goal line to set up the first goal vs Manchester United not long ago. Two similar runs today
71st minute, still 1-1. I can't see this game ending 1-1. Both teams still going for it. Lots of attacking at speed....
Before the Miereles shot set up by Suarez Spearing had a few touches and passes with Wilson, Lucas and Skrtl(?) getting it down the left hand side. He's also had a few other touches and runs. But yeah the midfield has not been great today
79th minute on my feed. Stuck in midfield... then we give it away and they have acres of space. Good tackle by Martin just outside the box. Suarez needs to check back to the ball more to keep posession and help us get forward. Long to Carroll needs to be an option less often. They are attacking again... numbers forward and with establised posession.
Pacheco has came off for Norwich with them 3-0 up. Apparently its been a great debut, the only minus is that the guy who replaced him has already scored twice so might get his place in the team.