But a Baptista free-kick and tap-in either side of Alex Song Billong's smart finish made it 4-1 at half-time. Baptista made amends, however, completing his hat-trick from 25 yards four minutes later.
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You know what I was just about to … Baptista began his career as a defensive midfielder, and after a series of impressive performances for his hometown squad São Paulo FC, Baptista signed for Sevilla FC in 2003. Julio Baptista scored four as Arsenal routed Liverpool to seal a Carling Cup semi-final clash with rivals Tottenham. Júlio César Clemente Baptista is a former Brazilian professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or a forward. Jeremie Aliadiere ran on to Kolo Toure's pass to score the first, before Robbie Fowler flicked in to level.
He ran in four goals – and missed a penalty - at Liverpool in a momentous 6-3 win in January 2007.
Julio Baptista: I'll never forget Liverpool fans' respect for my hat-trick 15 July 2020 The Brazilian attacker remembers the respect of English fans fondly - particularly on 'that night' at Anfield Firstly, Baptista curled home a free-kick from 25 yards for only his second Arsenal goal, and then in injury time the Londoners scored two in quick succession to stun the hosts. By Sam Lyon Briefly, Liverpool surged back. 606: DEBATE
Football Two more from Baptista, the first from 20 yards, sealed it after he had missed a penalty, though Steven Gerrard and Sami Hyypia notched late consolations.
No sooner had the Anfield crowd found their voice again, than Aliadiere cut back to Baptista from the left and the Brazilian drilled into the corner from 20 yards to complete his hat-trick.
But a Baptista free-kick and tap-in either side …
However the Brazilian did find form in the Carling Cup. Liverpool were level minutes later, Fowler clipping home his 31st League Cup goal behind his legs from Luis Garcia's cross-shot, but Arsenal's youthful pace and endeavour continued to cause the Reds all sorts of problems and the outcome was beyond doubt before half time. 09 Jan 07 | The hosts' cause was not helped by the fourth-minute withdrawal of winger Mark Gonzalez, who sustained a serious shin injury in an innocuous challenge on Theo Walcott. Baptista was a willing enough worker but his adaptation to English football was difficult.
Baptista began his career as a defensive midfielder, and after a series of impressive performances for his hometown squad His form attracted the attention of several big clubs, but despite interest from English giants Between 2003 and 2005, Baptista made 81 appearances in all competitions for Sevilla and scored 50 goals in total.On 25 July 2005, Real Madrid confirmed the signing of the long-time Arsenal target for a fee of £13.8 million (€20 million), rising to £16.9 million (€24.5 million); Baptista signed a five-year deal.The season looked very promising for Real Madrid; the big-money signings of Baptista insisted that Arsenal were still in pursuit of him, but he made it clear he wanted to fulfill his contract with Real Madrid. he's going to score. After the appointment of Baptista went on to score first in a 3-0 victory that knocked During the season, Baptista continued his good form. Song Billong made it 3-1 from close range after benefiting from a ricochet off Hyypia and then Aliadiere was controversially ruled onside before pulling back to Baptista, who slid into an empty net to cap a remarkable end to the half. But, despite the choruses of "You'll Never Walk Alone" from the home fans, it was the visiting support that were cheering at the end as Arsenal sealed their first League Cup win at Anfield in stunning fashion. WORST DEFEATS AT ANFIELD On 24 July 2013, Júlio Baptista signed with the Brazilian first division club On 18 August 2018, Baptista penned a deal for an undisclosed period with Romanian defending champions Baptista became subject of controversy in Romania, having played only 43 minutes for CFR in 2018, which made him one of the best paid football players per minute played.As Baptista often played out of position at Real Madrid, his form dipped, and he was not included on the
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Jeremie Aliadiere ran on to Kolo Toure's pass to score the first, before Robbie Fowler flicked in to level.
However, he injured his right leg during the match, and though it was at first thought to be a minor injury he ultimately needed an operation that would keep him out of action for the rest of the year.On 24 July 2013, Málaga CF terminated his contract with the La Liga club.
Gerrard interrupted Arsenal's goal-fest with a stunning volley from 20 yards from Paletta's knock-back, but a disastrous evening for the hosts got even worse on 70 minutes when Garcia became the second player to be stretchered off with a serious-looking injury. And, despite the early threat of Craig Bellamy, the writing was on the wall from the moment Aliadiere tapped home the opener, finishing at the second attempt after showing fine skill to pull down Toure's long pass. Four-one down, the best Liverpool could hope for in the second half was to restore some dignity and at least Dudek could cite the moment, on 56 minutes, when he saved Baptista's penalty after a Sami Hyypia foul on Aliadière. SEE ALSO
There was still time for Hyypia to have an effort correctly ruled out for offside and Manuel Almunia to deny Jamie Carragher's drive from range as an extraordinary encounter continued into the latter stages. League Cup