Miller times it perfectly

Kenny Miller scored a second important goal in as many games to earn Wolverhampton Wanderers FC a 1-1 draw at home to Liverpool FC in the Premiership tonight.

Last-minute strike
The Scottish striker shot past Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek in the final minute of the match at Molineux, meaning that Wolves have now taken four points from their last two home matches. Miller also scored the only goal of the game with Manchester United FC on Saturday.

Crucial saves
French midfield player Bruno Cheyrou had given the visitors the lead just before half-time, clipping a shot past Michael Oakes. The Wolves goalkeeper also produced a string of fine saves, most notably from Emile Heskey, Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard, to keep Dave Jones's side in the match.

Chances at both ends
However, Wolves might have scored themselves, with Colin Cameron twice and Steffen Iversen both missing presentable opportunities. At the other end, Danny Murphy might have sealed the points for Gérard Houllier's team but failed to convert two good chances, hitting the post with the second with five minutes remaining, and Liverpool were made to pay for their profligacy. Liverpool remain fifth, while Wolves stay in 19th place.

Bolton boon
In the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals, two spectacular free-kicks from Jay-Jay Okocha helped Bolton Wanderers FC establish a 5-2 advantage against Aston Villa FC tonight. Kevin Nolan, Stylianos Giannakopoulos and Bruno N'Gotty were also on target for the home side, with the visitors' goals both coming from Juan Pablo Ángel.

Narrow lead
Middlesbrough FC will take a 1-0 lead back to the Riverside stadium next Wednesday following their victory against Arsenal FC at Highbury on Tuesday. The only goal of the game arrived eight minutes into the second half, Brazilian playmaker Juninho - who had earlier hit the post - coolly finishing a well-worked move that also involved Boudewijn Zenden, Franck Queudrue and Gaizka Mendieta.