Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez blamed two mistakes for his side's 2-1 defeat to Portsmouth.First-half goals from Benjani Mwaruwari and substitute Niko Kranjcar gave Portsmouth a commanding lead.
Jerzy Dudek was to blame for Benjani's opening goal, while the Liverpool defence was all at sea as Kranjcar was afforded too much time and space to score
Sami Hyypia pulled a goal back in the second half for a much-changed Liverpool line-up, but they could not find an equalising goal as they fell to defeat.
Benitez was unhappy with the manner of the goals his side conceded as they went down to Pompey.
"The first half performance was very disappointing," said Benitez. "We were controlling things in the first 20 minutes and we had chances on the counter attack, but we conceded two stupid goals from two big mistakes."
"The first goal was unbelievable. It was just a long goal kick forward and we have to analyze what went wrong. In the second half we showed a lot more character and desire and we were much better.
"We were doing the right things and creating chances and maybe we deserved something out of the game. But you can't afford to make some of the mistakes we did today.
Liverpool improved in the second half and Benitez was happy with his side's showing in the second period.
"We said to the players before the game it was a chance for some of them to show what they can do and it was pleasing to see a much better second half display," added Benitez.
By:Peter ORourke
Date:28 Apr 2007
Credit:www.skysports.com
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