Liverpool Fail to Break Down the Hammers

Liverpool 0 - West Ham 0 (Premier League, December 1, 2008)

Liverpool failed to break down an anemic West Ham side in a one-sided first-half at Anfield. Hyypia went close with a header, and Gerrard hit the side netting with a driving run.

The Hammers did get close with their only chance of the half—Craig Bellamy smacking the post with a fine effort. Before the break, Kuyt had another chance for the home side. (First-half highlights here.)

Ten minutes into the second-half, Benayoun forced a great save from Robert Green. Following the substitution of Keane (what a waste of money?) for Ngog just after hour mark, Cole went close with a header for the Hammers.

Kuyt and Babel had late chances but Boa Morte could also have won it late on, Liverpool had to settle for a disappointing point. (Second-half highlights here.)

Histon 1 - Leeds 0 (FA Cup, November 30, 2008)

Non-league Histon produced the shock of the second round by knocking out League One Leeds; Matt Langston netting a first half winner in the rain.

Borac Cacak 1 - Partizan Belgrade 0 (Serbian Super League, November 30, 2008)

Champions Partizan lost for only the second time this season, Igor Grkajac scoring a late winner for the hosts.

Neuchatel Xamax 2 - Basel 0 (Swiss Super League, November 30, 2008)