Liverpool FC 5 Oldham 1: An Important Win

The result is the most important thing sometimes, and Liverpool finally showed that they they could be clinical in front of goal against Oldham.

But yet again, it was racism that dominated the headlines behind this result, as play had to by halted after 80 minutes following reports to the referee of racist remark from Liverpool FC spectators aimed at 20 year old midfielder Tom Adeyemi. It brings Liverpool FC right into trouble again after getting their hands washed following losing the Luis Suarez racism case.

Robbie Simpson helped Oldham stun the Reds with a 30 yard effort to open the scoring for Oldham. The Reds responded two minutes later, after Jonjo Shelvey’s shot saw it being turned into the net by Craig Bellamy. Steven Gerrard then made it 2-1 for the Reds with a superbly taken penalty into the top right hand corner.

Shelvey made it three after a square ball found him in the box, with him having the simple task of stroking it into the back of the net, which the youngster duly did. Andy Carroll found himself on the scoresheet as well, with the Englishman powering a shot past Cisak.

Downing added the finishing touches with his first goal in the Red of Liverpool FC with a cool finish into the back of the net. Oldham showed spirit to try to get on top of Liverpool in this tie, but their efforts were in vain, as the Reds pushed 5 past their defence.