Kewell Unable To Inspire Liverpool To Victory

2 min read 21 October 2004

Qantas Socceroo Harry Kewell, despite his best efforts, was unable to inspire Liverpool to a crucial victory in its European Champions League clash with Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna.

Kewell came on as a second half substitute, as Liverpool looked to end the 0-0 stalemate, but a very defensive Depor side held out to get the point they obviously were looking for.

Looking recovered from the ankle knock suffered in Australia-s defeat of the Solomon Islands exactly a week ago, Kewell fired in a terrific cross for Djibril Cisse, who was denied by an excellent save from Depor keeper Molina.

Kewell also went close with a long range free kick late in the game, but Liverpool will rue a host of missed chances in the first half that hasn-t helped their cause for a place in the next stage of the competition. Liverpool lie in third position on the table, equal on points with Olympiakos, last season-s finalist Monaco head the table on six points, while Depor is fourth with just two draws to its name.