El Pistolero celebrated by producing a Klinnsmann style dive
under the nose of Everton boss David Moyes, who was less than pleased. Somewhat
ironically, Everton’s very own Phil Neville was himself booked for diving
during the course of the game.
Suarez doubled the Reds’ advantage on 20 minutes, courtesy
of a fine header as the visitors stunned Goodison Park. However, Everton scored
almost immediately through Leon Osman while Steve Naismith leveled the scores
before half-time.
Brendan Rodgers shuffled his pack at half-time bringing on Sebastian
Coates and Jonjo Shelvey for Nuri Sahin and Suso, The changes saw the Reds
shift their formation to three at the back while Raheem Sterling moved into a more
central attacking role.
Suarez was once again involved in some poor refereeing
decisions when in the 94th minute he was deprived of a perfectly good winner
when he smashed home a Sebastian Coates knock-down from a Steven Gerrard
free-kick.
Rodgers could not hide his frustration at the last-gasp
decision, he remained buoyed by his side's battling performance.
"Obviously I'm bitterly disappointed [with the last
minute disallowed goal] because it was a brilliant game and I thought we
stepped up well in the second half," he told his post-match press
conference.
"I was so disappointed that it didn't count because for
me it was an easy decision. The ball has come from deep and it is in the air
for quite a long time. The official is just looking along the line and Coates
is clearly onside when he heads it.
"It's a wonderful finish [from Suarez] and he should
have had his second goal of the game.
"It would have been a well-deserved and brilliant win
for us. Instead, we are frustrated but at the same time I am very proud. I look at my team here today in a real
cauldron of an atmosphere and how they stood up to everything against a very,
very experienced team.
"Raheem Sterling is 17 years old, Suso is 18, Andre
Wisdom 19, Jonjo Shelvey 20, while Joe Allen and Jordan Henderson are 22. They
are all young players who will only grow and get better and better.
"So it was another terrific stride forward for us. We
haven't had confirmation yet [as to why the goal was ruled-out] and I will
certainly ask the question. But it's gone now, so I'm not going to dwell on
it."
Brendan Rodgers was asked what he made of the Uruguayan's
diving celebration following the opening goal of the game, Rodgers replied:
"It was Scouse wit."
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