Steven Gerrard's hotly-disputed second-half penalty rescued a
point for Liverpool but did little to lift the pressure on boss
Rafael Benitez.
It is just one win now in nine matches for the Reds and they must
be grateful for the two-week international break which will allow
the dust to settle on their faltering season.
It had started so well for the hosts with youngster David Ngog
firing them into an early lead. But Ecuadorian Christian Benitez's
nodded equaliser and Cameron Jerome's thunderous 30-yarder had Birmingham
ahead at the break.
And only a hotly-contested spot-kick - which TV replays showed
should not have been awarded as Lee Carsley made no contact with
Ngog with his attempted tackle - gave Liverpool their lifeline,
Gerrard sliding it home. |
