In contrast , when Liverpool came forward they looked more threatening .
It was Liverpool who had the first goalbound effort courtesy of Dirk Kuyt 's 25 - yard drive , which Ali Al - Habsi saved .
In contrast , when Liverpool came forward they looked more threatening , and it was they who had the first goalbound effort courtesy of Dirk Kuyt 's 25 - yard drive , which Ali Al - Habsi saved .