Friedel Helps Tottenham to Anfield Point

Published: Monday, 6. February, 2012 in category Americans Abroad

Brad Friedel helped Tottenham take a point from Anfield with their 0-0 draw with Liverpool on Monday evening.

Despite the visitors playing a very conservative match with Rafael van der Vaart and Aaron Lennon unavailable, the former U.S. international did not have to face much danger. The two times when Friedel was called into action he made the necessary save.

Tottenham Soccer replica jerseyIn the 60th minute, Martin Kelly forced Friedel to make a save to push the ball wide of goal on an effort from distance which earned Friedel the Save of the Match honors from Sky Sports. Friedel then was well positioned to easily catch a returning Luiz Suarez’ opener header from 6-yards out in the 86th minute.

The most memorable moment came early in the match when a cat ran onto the field and held up play for several minutes. After running the length of the pitch, the cat ran to touch eagerly awaiting been gathered in on a fine play from one of the security personel.