Lucky Draw at Anfield

Waiting for my take-out Tandoori from NZ before the gameSo, it was a draw. Usually I would be disappointed but considering the circumstances, we were lucky to get anything after a display like that. Plus the fact that we lost on the last three trips to Anfield.

We played badly in the first half. It was as if we were content to keep Liverpool at bay by sitting back. We put the hardworking trio of Fletcher, Park and Jones in the middle of the park, and were happy just to grab the odd chances. Nani, Chicarito and Rooney were left on the bench. So was the more attack-minded Anderson. We were lucky not to go a goal behind.

The tempo was raised on the second half, and at times, we were overrun. It took the introduction of Rooney and Nani, and later, Chica for us to get going. And that was only after we were chasing the game, courtesy of a soft freekick which Gerrard converted - with Uncle Giggsy trying to protect his balls - breaking the wall.

We were more adventurous with the substitutes on the field, and with ten minutes remaining, Chica did what he did best - finding space in a crowded penalty area while tightly marked. Superb! The game then opened up.

It could have gone either way. De Gea did some splendid saves with the defense somehow forgotten to mark Jordan Handerson on a couple of occasions. The best defensive display was by Rooney in the end. He stopped a certain goal with a headed clearance near the death.

It was a draw, and if I was a Liverpool supporter, I would be disappointed. And the game again reinforced my utter dismay towards Suarez. A good player, but a cheat on the pitch - cue the World Cup Quarter Finals in South Africa last year against Ghana ….. you know the rest.

Good Luck You All!

Tried both tops but we still got beat. Must be the Tandoori, or the lack of it!

The amount of abuse I have to endure for United losing last night was unbelievable. As usual, as a true Devil, I remain confident that we will wrap the league up soon. Chelsea lost last night, and so will Liverpool tonight. Hence at the of the day, everything remains status quo, except for the ascendency of Villa who will beat Liverpool tonight. All the fuss will be about nothing.

As I mentioned on my previous post, I have superstitious about a our recent winning run. On the weekend games (obviously I can't get any Tandoori at 4am in midweek), I will don my ManYoo 2001 long-sleeved replica with number 4 Veron on the back - look at the pics, certainly has been over worn - , then I will go out to my local Mamak stall and order Mee Ladna, ABC, Tandoori chicken and a couple of naan bread. Last weekend during the Pool game, my Veron shirt was in the washer - courtesy of my maid which Alan is certain is a Liverpool fan - and we got soundly beat. I wore the Ronaldo top instead plus the Tandoori. Conclusion, no can do.

Last night, got my Veron top, but due to one thing or the other, no Tandoori. I SMS Alan, and he reckoned it was a bad omen. The rest is history. Next league game will be in a couple of fortnight. Enough time for me to sort everything out, and for sure United will win!

Just finished packing for my trip to Ipoh. The kids are in the shower. Will be there until Tuesday with the kids on tow. For my Final Year students, it has been a pleasure teaching all of you, and I hope that we will make good Doctors out of you guys and gals. Stay calm, trust what you know. There will not be any trick question I am sure. Got to go!

Update on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 5:39PM by Haris Abdul Rahman

It was rather more adventurous than we thought. Reversed the car out of the driveway, put it back to drive. Parked it on the side, wanted to put it back into reverse but the gear wouldn't engage. Ooops! Only got the car serviced last week. Looks like it's going back to the garage. Had to use my father-in-laws CRV then. Made it to Ipoh smoothly though. Just got out of the pool with Irfan and Idlan.

Update on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 8:08AM by Haris Abdul Rahman

My C200 has been fixed on Wednesday. It was a minor wiring problem after the servicing the week before. No charge this time which is nice. The technician came to the house and got it fixed in no time. Drove into work today in it since my Kelisa is with my father-in-law.