1.   The Kop was strangely silent, watching impassively as several clear chances came and went.

2.   Deane waddled about seemingly distracted by something and when he had a clear chance he headed it safely into the arms of Grobblebum.

3.   At the other end I cant remember any really clear chances, aside from a good volley from Newsome which swerved viciously and had flowers diving to hold onto.

4.   Kee and his defence danced with danger more than once... this was a clear scoring chance which Portsmouth missed...

5.   Quakers had plenty of the early play but failed to create any clear chances from the six corners they forced in the opening period.

6.   Spartak remained unruffled in the face of a Liverpool onslaught which failed to transform possession into clear chances.

7.   As the game settled down, both sides struggled to get out of mid-field on a very heavy pitch, and clear chances were few and far between.