Laudrup hails famous win
MICHAEL Laudrup hailed a famous victory after Swansea City knocked Liverpool out of the Capital One Cup to book a quarter-final meeting with Middlesbrough.
Swansea triumphed 3-1 at Anfield and afterwards Brendan Rodgers conceded the best team won.
Chico Flores put Swansea ahead with a 34th minute header before Nathan Dyer doubled that advantage when he finished off a flowing move 17 minutes from time.
Liverpool substitute Luis Suarez hit back almost immediately to set Swansea nerves jangling until Jonathan de Guzman sealed victory in injury time.
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"In the first half we had a chance with Jonathan (de Guzman) and about five other opportunities as well so overall I thought we deserved the win," said Laudrup.
"When you come to Anfield it's not often you can say you created that many chances and deserved to win.
"To win at Anfield is great so maybe it is the best result since I've been here.
"The names of Liverpool and Anfield are big so it's a great achievement for the squad, for the club and for the fans.
"We can enjoy this but not for long because in 72 hours we have another big game.
"We have to wait until December to play the quarter-final, but we're looking forward to it."
Rodgers came up against Swansea for the first time since leaving the Liberty for Merseyside in the summer.
"I thought the best team won," he said.
"In the first half our tempo was slow.
"With Swansea there was nothing new, they were bright and they were creative.
"It took the introduction of Steven (Gerrard) and Luis (Suarez) to improve the tempo for us.
"We looked like we could score, but we didn't get the goals and were hit on two breakaways.
"The best team won, that was clear."
Comments
by Hadoken6764
Thursday, November 01 2012, 1:24PM
“Second team they say... The commentators were laughing at their squad last night saying it costs several times more than swansea and they were being schooled in their own back yard.
Swansea have played liverpool 3 times in the last 16 months, swansea won 2 and drew 1.
The results speak for themselves. And we got them home next month....rubs hands.
Liverpool is the most petulant little club in the world, when they lose its always someone elses fault or there is an excuse, not playing their A team blah blah blah!”
by Hadoken6764
Thursday, November 01 2012, 12:59PM
“Dear Liverpool,
Thanks for the 20 million for Joe Allen & Brendan Rodgers.”
by swanseaola
Thursday, November 01 2012, 12:21PM
“HJ keeps saying it "we keep on growing" every season as we move up the divisions.So long as Hugh has contingencies for every event we will be alright.The judgement and experience of ML I'm in AWE of.
After Man City on Saturday it was coming and it came last night,lets hope it stays for Saturday.
ML's very close to being a legend in Southwest Wales.
C'mon the Swans.”
by CityLover
Thursday, November 01 2012, 9:55AM
“Ki is a great signing, played really well again”
by 1johnE
Thursday, November 01 2012, 9:16AM
“Stayed up to watch the football highlights last night. Was I surprised that the Swans match was on last ----No I was not. Was I surprised that the highlights were less than 30 seconds---- no I wasn't.
We are still not being taken seriously by the so called expert 'football pundits' at the BBC but perhaps it is good that we are still under the radar as it is likely that we will be shot down. Fantastic result last night. Lets hope that Chico is alright. He is getting better with every game and Williams is looking less stressed. Well done to M L and I just love the way that HIS team is knitting together.Perhaps the winter will not be so long and dark and will come out looking up the league and not wondering who is below us. Well done the boys.”
by Philosoraptor
Thursday, November 01 2012, 8:40AM
“Liverpool fans are on damage control this morning, claiming it was a second string team.... except this second string team produces better results than the pensioners they have. Anyone notice once again Liverpool concede more goals AFTER Gerrard comes on the pitch?
Liverpool fans should know by now that those kids ARE their senior team, they are the ones who have been playing against Man Utd, Arsenal and Europa League so far.
The Swans whooped Liverpool's promising look squad last night, and no matter what some may think, the kids they have coming through do look promising indeed. But, they were given a harsh lesson by a machine that has been playing that style of game for about five years, and the experience of it all showed. It was a great game and a great result.”
by daiswan
Thursday, November 01 2012, 8:13AM
“Great performance, great support and a great win. Make no mistake we were good despite the side Liverpool put out in the first half. Anfield is pretty intimidating and we silenced the crowd until Suarez scored - tha chants of 'hussshhh it's like library here' said it all! Joe Allen had a great cheer at the start and Brendan Rodgers was gracious in defeat. More important this was Michael Laudrup's team - 6 taking the field and then Routledge coming on who rarely had a game last season. The future looks good, just hope Chico wasn't badly hurt. Monk did great but....Who are we!!”
by morton1947
Thursday, November 01 2012, 7:52AM
“A great win for the Swans which just goes to prove how far we have come. Wembley could well be within our sights. Good Move by Laudrup in playing a strong team as it not only gave us a good base in which to cement the win but it also gives the chance for players to work with each other regularly and knit as a team. I am not a great beliver in squad rotation as I believe that if something is successful then why change it. I appreciate that injuries or situations in a game may give reason for new players to come into the squad but there is no better feeling I am sure than having a united team playing together, performing well and winning games. SO here's to the future and let's celebrate a great win at Anfield.”