Diego Forlan’s scruffy early goal saw Atletico Madrid secure a narrow advantage over Liverpool in their Europa League semi-final first leg tie.
Forlan struck inside nine minutes, completely missing his header but then bundling the ball past Pepe Reina and Jamie Carragher on the goal-line.
The former Manchester United striker might have added a second, but rushed his effort and poked straight at Reina.
Liverpool rarely threatened and were grateful to Reina for a fine stop to keep out Simao Sabrosa’s sweet half-volley and another block from Tomas Ujfalusi.
More to follow.
Liverpool25 Reina02 Johnson05 Agger16 Kyrgiakos yellow card23 Carragher08 Gerrard15 Benayoun (El Zhar 83)20 Mascherano21 Lucas18 Kuyt24 Ngog (Babel 64)Substitutes01 Cavalieri,27 Degen,40 Ayala,04 Aquilani,19 Babel,31 El Zhar,47 PachecoRef: DuhamelAtt: 50,000LIVERPOOLPossessionAtletico Madrid 60%Liverpool 40%Attempts on targetAtletico Madrid 4Liverpool 0Attempts off targetAtletico Madrid 3Liverpool 3CornersAtletico Madrid 4Liverpool 0FoulsAtletico Madrid 5Liverpool 11
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