Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers expressed sympathy for Moyes over the disallowed goal but said he understood Oliver's decision.Although Everton look set to finish above Liverpool in successive top-flight seasons for the first time since 1937, Moyes said local bragging rights offered scant consolation for potentially missing out on Europe. Rodgers will also be scouring the globe for a replacement for retiring defender Jamie Carragher, who played his 30th and final Merseyside derby.I think the referee had a clear view of it early because virtually as the ball left for a corner he has blown up for a foul," he said.The only thing that matters for us is the European picture because as a club we are trying to get back amongst the bigger boys and play on that stage as regularly as we can," he said.It's one of those where if you are the manager in my position you will probably see the decision as the correct one. I'm sure David will be disappointed the goal didn't stand.After a third goalless draw in five games, Rodgers is likely to have to have to settle for seventh place in his first season as Reds manager, and the former Swansea boss said he will look to add players who can unlock defences in the summer.The result left Everton in sixth position in the Premier League, five points behind Tottenham, who are occupying the Europa League qualifying spot and have a game in hand on the Toffees.
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