Champions League - Keane off the mark in win

Eurosport - Thu, 02 Oct 11:49:00 2008

Robbie Keane scored his first goal for Liverpool in a comfortable 3-1 Champions League Group D win over PSV Eindhoven at Anfield.

FOOTBALL 2008-2009 Champions League Liverpool Liverpool-PSV Keane - 0

Liverpool dominated the match and Dirk Kuyt opened the scoring after only four minutes when Andreas Isaksson failed to keep out his low drive following a corner.

Keane doubled the lead half an hour later with a flick from Fernando Torres's excellent cross. It was the Irishman's first goal for the Reds since joining from Tottenham and the relief on his face was tangible as he celebrated scoring for the club he supported as a boy.

Steven Gerrard put the result beyond doubt with a sweetly-struck 76th-minute free-kick that left Isaksson no chance. It was Gerrard's 100th goal for Liverpool and sealed a 250th game in charge for boss Rafael Benitez.

Danny Koevermans pulled one back for PSV two minutes later when he got ahead of Martin Skrtel to bundle home a centre from former Reds full-back Jan Kronkamp.

Aside from the goal action, Liverpool had several chances to add to their tally, with a hard-working Torres close on several occasions.

PSV were hampered by the decision of coach Huub Stevens to employ no conventional strikers in a formation that saw Nordin Amrabat as the most advanced player until Koevermans was brought on as a second-half substitute.

The Dutch side's star man, Ibrahim Afellay, missed the match through injury and his influence was also notable in its absence. PSV stay bottom of the group after conceding five goals and scoring only once in two matches.

Atletico Madrid 2-1 Marseille

All the goals came in the first half as Atletico cemented first place in Group D, ahead of Liverpool by one goal.

Sergio Aguero put Atletico ahead with a brilliant take and finish on four minutes.

Fellow Argentine Maxi Rodriguez lofted a speculative high ball towards Aguero on the edge of the box and Aguero killed it dead before drilling in a superb low drive past Steve Mandanda.

L'OM levelled on 16 minutes, through a far post Mamadou Niang header from Laurent Bonnart's right-wing cross. Luis Perea, playing at right-back, was culpable as he left Senegal forward Niang unmarked.

Six minutes later, Raul Garcia got what proved to be the winner for the hosts when he cleverly flicked Mariano Pernia's near-post free-kick in off the post.

Marseille almost levelled late on when Niang fired just wide, but the Spanish side held on for the win.

Reda Maher / Eurosport

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  1. That"s a cracker GOONER,What u ment to say is arsenal wont win anythink again this season.COME ON U REDMEN.

    From Louis, on Wed 1 Oct 11:18PM

  2. Luck Devils!!!!

    From roger63@..., on Wed 1 Oct 11:05PM

  3. ARSENAL ALL THE WAY. ONE GUN TO GUN THEM ALL DOWN, ONE GUN TO RULE THEM ALL, ARSENAL ALL THE WAY.

    From Wilson-M, on Wed 1 Oct 11:04PM

  4. keep it up the pool,gotta keep the heat on every team we meet next,keep winning,and you never no,fergy mite have to reire an unhappy man

    From R K, on Wed 1 Oct 10:53PM

  5. Great game, great goals, great scorers, great night! Congrats to Robbie, so gald his first goal for Liverpool was at Anfield! and Stevie's well deserved 100th goal, where else but in front of the Kop.. Like I said: Great! YNWA!

    From Malaguena S, on Wed 1 Oct 10:51PM

  6. The 'YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE's are really not walking alone as they're alwayzz walking with goals - lots of goals!!!!!!!!!.first thrashing the last year's scare away - Marseilles!! so as to teach 'em an unforgottable lesson, not to scare a lion on hunting!!!.This season may won the Champs Leag Trophy!!We are all walking together, and win it!

    From Joachim, on Wed 1 Oct 10:43PM

  7. Liverpool rule
    thats the end of
    no need for arguement
    it's the truth :D

    From CHRISTOPHER, on Wed 1 Oct 10:33PM

  8. liverpool will never win the champions league or the premiership because theyre way behind the top three in true ability and desire bill the gooner

    records587

    What an idiot you are bill the gooner,when the gooners have won a fraction of what Liverpool have,then come on here and let us know.
    And when you learn to win something in Europe then you can talk.
    Until then stay silent about your superiors.

    Come on you Reds

    Y.N.W.A.

    From MICHAEL M, on Wed 1 Oct 10:27PM

  9. lool how r they way bhind the top three they've won the champs league 5 times alot more than any other british clubs.

    From lunboy@..., on Wed 1 Oct 10:22PM

  10. So an arsenal fan says liverpool wont win anything,thats a bit funny man.
    What exactly have you won recently.thats right sweet fanny adams.
    You're lucky ya manager hasnt been sacked,for under acheiving.
    How long will he keep spouting the lil chestnut"i'm building a team foir the future".
    Make it soon tho wenger,ffs eh soft lad

    From !, on Wed 1 Oct 10:22PM

  11. we march on conquering all in our path

    From SCOUSER, on Wed 1 Oct 10:19PM

  12. In case M-J's wiggin out ,i'll refresh ,arsenal played yesterday.
    capiche ya numpty

    From !, on Wed 1 Oct 10:14PM

  13. liverpool will never win the champions league or the premiership because theyre way behind the top three in true ability and desire bill the gooner

    From records587@..., on Wed 1 Oct 10:14PM

  14. Well done Gerrard, perfect way to celbrate your 100th goal, kop end, free-kick, 25-yards out. Couldn't amagine it different. Also, well done Keane, now he's got one he won't be able to stop. Watch him against Manchester City this weekend.

    YNWA

    From clivewilliamson@..., on Wed 1 Oct 10:13PM

  15. LIVERFO0L TO WIN CL..NOT GOOD WIN (LOL)

    From Amaan A, on Wed 1 Oct 10:13PM

  16. how dare you post about arsenal, all about liverpool today

    From tony s, on Wed 1 Oct 10:08PM

  17. Well done Robbie, the floodgates are officially declared..........open!
    YNWA

    From ALI J, on Wed 1 Oct 10:02PM

  18. You saw the relief on keanes face,i swear he could be leathal for us now.a player playing without fear is the best kind,hes always had a cool head,now he's got his first,watch him go

    From !, on Wed 1 Oct 10:01PM

  19. Yes. We are celebrating in Africa for these Thriler(THRICE) caps for our darling liverpool.i.e 1st goal for Keane(a beginer and more), a hundred goal for bomboy Gerard and a hundred and more for Rafa as head to this real club. What a THRIler?

    From Standard Cyber C, on Wed 1 Oct 9:54PM

  20. Well done ARSENAL u did us proud lets keep on the momemtun.........

    From M J, on Wed 1 Oct 9:41PM
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