Monday 9th May 2010 (Premier League)
Fulham 2 (Dembele 57, Sidwell 86) Liverpool 5
(Maxi 1, 7, 70, Kuyt 16, Suarez 75)
Attendance: 25,693
For me, this was the game I'd waited all season
for, though was a little nervous about having to deal with a bunch of
over-excited Scousers. As it was, I was moved from my usual P3/P4 spot to the
busier P5/P6 area, so it was an even busier evening than expected.
The fans were good-natured, though they insisted
on standing all the way through, and frequently blocked the stairways. Our job
was not made any easier when Maxi Rodriguez opened the scoring after 32 seconds to notch
up the fastest goal in the Premier League this season. Just after this strike,
an old, blind woman came in with, presumably, her son, which proved to be a
perfect opportunity to clear the stairways, as evryone moved out of the way for
her.
Some of the Liverpool fans had enjoyed a few
beers before the game, with one of them asking me which team I supported. Upon
hearing me reply "Liverpool," he gave me a big handshake before
saying "Good lad!" Later on, I saw him trying to get my young female
co-worker's phone number. He wasn't the only guy to try either, as I saw at
least one more Scouser making the same request.
Of the three Liverpool goals I saw—I missed the first and last—Maxi’s
third was the pick, a
stunning strike from 20 yards into the top corner. With form like this, I won't
be surprised to see Liverpool challenging for a top four place, at least, next
season or even, with a bit of luck, a crack at the title.
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