Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso was clearly frustrated after his side could only afford a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg in Anfield.
Xabi Alonso thought that Liverpool deserved much more from the match that saw them put a late leveller through their own net.
"A draw isn't a good result, and it isn't a fair one either," said the Spanish international.
The former Real Sociedad man explained that he was "frustrated" with the draw, because he felt Liverpool could easily have put the tie out of Chelsea's reach with another goal, but ended up suffering an unexpected injury time equalizer.
"I'm frustrated by this because I know we could have made the score 2-0 in the play right before their equalizer," he stated.
"It was unfortunate that we couldn't record a better result at home, we have to do our best to improve looking ahead to the return leg."
His compatriot, Alvaro Arbeloa, thought likewise, because Chelsea are now in a better position to advance to the final after the first leg result.
"Riise's own goal was very unfortunate. But they are things that can't be controlled. We had bad luck," he said.
Arbeloa, who played very well after being given a rare start, explained that Liverpool were in a commanding position, but affirms "we couldn't take advantage of our goal scoring opportunities."
Despite the negative result, Arbeloa believes that his side have what it takes to reach the final, where they will meet the winner of Barcelona and Manchester United.
Xabi Alonso thought that Liverpool deserved much more from the match that saw them put a late leveller through their own net.
"A draw isn't a good result, and it isn't a fair one either," said the Spanish international.
The former Real Sociedad man explained that he was "frustrated" with the draw, because he felt Liverpool could easily have put the tie out of Chelsea's reach with another goal, but ended up suffering an unexpected injury time equalizer.
"I'm frustrated by this because I know we could have made the score 2-0 in the play right before their equalizer," he stated.
"It was unfortunate that we couldn't record a better result at home, we have to do our best to improve looking ahead to the return leg."
His compatriot, Alvaro Arbeloa, thought likewise, because Chelsea are now in a better position to advance to the final after the first leg result.
"Riise's own goal was very unfortunate. But they are things that can't be controlled. We had bad luck," he said.
Arbeloa, who played very well after being given a rare start, explained that Liverpool were in a commanding position, but affirms "we couldn't take advantage of our goal scoring opportunities."
Despite the negative result, Arbeloa believes that his side have what it takes to reach the final, where they will meet the winner of Barcelona and Manchester United.
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