Benjamin drove forward, gliding past Allen with ease, then shifting past Lucas with a quick flick of his boot.
Rob Townsend: [Benjamin isn't fazed! Look at the control, the balance—]
He pushed forward with purpose, scanning the field. Berghuis was making a run on the right, and Altidore was lingering on the shoulder of Carragher.
Benjamin had options.
Jamie Carter: [Liverpool need to be careful. Benjamin is at his best when he's dictating the game like this.]
He took one more touch before sliding a precise through ball between Agger and Johnson. Berghuis sprinted onto it, taking the pass in his stride.
Anfield tensed.
Berghuis took a quick glance at the 18 yard box before whipping in a low cross.
It fizzed past Carragher, past Reina—straight to Altidore at the back post.
Rob Townsend: [Altidore's there—]
Altidore lunged, stretching out a leg. He made ontact but the ball skidded just wide.
The American forward sat on the grass, head in his hands. Another chance gone.
