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  1. Liverpool labour to win

    Liverpool labour to win

    Liverpool made a lacklustre start to their Champions League campaign as a Dirk Kuyt goal secured a 1-0 win over Debrecen. More

  • Live Commentary

    Time:90'
    • Liverpool
    • Debrecen
    • 90' A late corner for Debrecen, Carragher clears and the whistle blows to confirm a far from convincing win.
    • 90' Fabio Aurelio is brought on for his first appearance of the season, replacing Kuyt.
    • 90' Gerrard attempts to put some gloss on the performance but screws his shot wide.
    • 89' A rare bright moment for Liverpool in the second half as Babel beats two men and drives in a shot that is deflected wide.
    • 88' Benitez throws on Mascherano for Benayoun, which signals that Rafa wants to protect what he has.
    • 87' Czvitkovics squanders a decent chance for Debrecen, sending a free kick from a good area into the hands of Reina.
    • 83' Liverpool squander another chance. Babel sets in Torres who plays the ball across the face of goal. It goes beyond Kuyt to Benayuon and he smashes his effort over the top.
    • 82' Coulibaly breaks forward again, but Skrtel does superbly to crowd him out.
    • 80 Liverpool throw on Babel for Riera, while Debrecen throw on Feczesin for Szakaly.
    • 79' Debrecen work a short corner to Bodnar and Carragher has to lunge to make a vital block.
    • 78' Big chance for Debrecen. The ball is knocked into the path of Coulibaly, he lifts the ball over Reina but goes to ground looking for a penalty and Liverpool clear.
    • 74' A corner is half cleared to Carragher 35 yards from goal and with his strikers misfiring, he goes for goal. He makes good contact but it flies wide.
    • 74' Gerrard drives onto a loose ball and tumbles in the box under minimal contact. I'm not saying anything.
    • 69' Torres has had a quite time of things, but he rises high to meet and cross and sends a header just over the top.
    • 68 Ramos has been replaced by Zsolt Lacko.
    • 67' Big chance! Lucas climbs unmarked at a corner but heads well wide of target. 50 pence head is the call.
    • 66' Ramos was one of the players turned inside out by Benayuon and appeared to turn his knee. He's gone off on a stretcher.
    • 65' Great play from Beanyoun who twists and turns and beats three players, he looks like being crowded but gets a shot in that the keeper has to push wide.
    • 65' A great defensive header from Insua sets Riera on the attack, he breaks down the left before cutting the ball back towards Gerrard. Ramos gets a vital foot in and the ball is cleared.
    • 63' It's all a little bit scrappy at the moment, Liverpool are enjoying plenty of possession but the final ball is lacking.
    • 60' A spell of Liverpool pressure results in Gerrard fizzing a low shot on target but the keeper shows good handling.
    • 59' Debrecen are starting to press the ball and this may create more space for Liverpool.
    • 55' What an effort! Smart interplay between Johnson and Kuyt. Johnson's drivnig run causes panic in the box, the ball is half-cleared to Gerrard who volleys on goal but the effort drifts just over the bar. Fantastic strike.
    • 52' Liverpool spring forward and Gerrard breaks into the box, he tumbles under pressure but the referere says no penalty.
    • 51' Debrecen win a cheap free kick and the ball is taken on by Cvitkovics but his shot goes into the side netting.
    • 49' Chance Liverpool! The Reds break down the right, Johnson darts into the box and cross for Torres but he is just crowded out when all set to pull the trigger.
    • 46' Debrecen get the second half underway. Surely Liverpool will be looking to boost their goal difference now.
    • 45' The goal comes seconds before the break and it's a huge lift to the Reds.
    • 45 GOAL LIVERPOOL! Finally Liverpool get it right. Torres spins his marker and lashes an effort on goal, the keeper makes a save but the ball falls to Kuyt and he cracks home the rebound.
    • 44' So close! Insua and Riera combine superbly down the left, Riera crosses for Gerrard who attempts to place the ball into the bottom corner but it scrapes the post and goes wide.
    • 42' Lucas snaps into a couple of tackles and the ball breaks for Benayoun, he flicks the ball into the path of Gerrard but he curls the effort over the top.
    • 40' Liverpool threaten again, as Gerrard climbs to meet a corner but his header goes just over the top.
    • 39' Liverpool again and Riera again! The winger picks the ball up in the middle of the park and smashes a shot on goal that Poleksik parries away.
    • 38' Big chance Liverpool! Carragher slots a great pass through to Riera, he bears down on goal but Poleksik makes a good save. The rebuond falls to Kuyt but his effort is cleared off the line.
    • 37' Ramos picks out Cvitkovics at the far post but he lashes his shot high over the bar.
    • 34' Gerrard gains possession on the halfway line and sends Riera clear, the Spaniard takes his shot very early and shoots wide of goal. It was a good chance.
    • 33' Bodnar fires a low free kick from all of 40 yards, he struck it well but Reina gathers with ease.
    • 32' Insua gives the ball away to Coulibaly, he plays the pass to Cvitkovis but Johnson gets back with a fine tackle.
    • 30' What a save! Reina comes to Liverpool's rescue, as his defence fail to clear and Cvitkovics drives a shot towards the top corner that Reina has to claw away.
    • 28' Great one-touch play involving Gerrard, Kuyt and Torres sends Benayoun into the box but Meszaros makes a fine tackle.
    • 26' Gerrard attempts to make a positive impression with a shot from distance, but Poleksic makes a comfortable save. Debrecen are pretty well drilled.
    • 26' Gerrard picks up a very cheap yellow card for not waiting for the whistle to be taken. The referee made it clear, so no excuses.
    • 23' A chance again for Debrecen, Liverpool don't clear a corner and the ball falls to Bodnar but he drags his effort wide.
    • 22' Debrecen work a decent chance, the ball falls to Coulibaly but he drives his shot at Carragher.
    • 22' The first sight of Gerrard in an advanced position, but he drags his shot from 30 yards well wide.
    • 21' The first card of the night goes to Fodor for bringing down Benayoun. Not a bad foul to give as Liverpool had numbers forward.
    • 19' Positive moments for Liverpool as Johnson drives forward, he plays the ball into Riera but he pulls his shot wide. It's all Liverpool but they've not fashioned a clear opening yet.
    • 17' Johnson cuts inside on his left foot and fires a cross in to Torres, he shoots first time under pressure and the effort spins wide.
    • 16' Smart play again from Kuyt who pinches the ball and beats two men, he plays the ball to Torres. He opts to shoot rather than keep the ball moving to Benayoun and the chance is lost.
    • 13' Good play again from Kuyt who cuts in from the left and shoots low with his right foot but the effort goes a yard wide.
    • 11' Fine play from Kuyt who pops up on the left and exchanges passes with Insua, the Dutchman flicks a cross over for Benayoun but he volleys wide. The flag was raised to spare the midfielder's blushes.
    • 9' A bright break from Debrecen that is fashioned by Coulibaly but Bodnar wastes the chance with a poor cross that is easy for Reina.
    • 8' Bodnar flings the ball down the line and that could be a weapon nearer the Liverpool area. Not quite Delap standard, but pretty good all the same.
    • 6' A bright move from Liverpool is halted in its tracks, as Lucas is felled by Meszaros. From the free kick, Lucas gets a decent header on goal but it is blocked by a defender.
    • 4' Torres and Kuyt combine, the ball falls to the Spaniard but he is in an awkward position and slices his shot wide.
    • 3' A great run from Benayoun beats two players and he slips the ball into Torres but he is stopped by a flag.
    • 2' A raking ball from Gerrard sends Benayoun scampering down the right but the ball is just too long. The vision gets a round of applause.
    • 1' Debrecen win the ball in midfield and Coulibaly tries to feed Szakaly but Carragher comes across to clear.
    • 1' Liverpool get the game underway at Anfield.
    • - The players are inthe tunnel and this atmosphere that will greet the players will be new to Debrecen.
    • - Yossi Benayoun had a ball at the weekend and he will fancy his chances of hitting the target again. I'm taking Torres to bag the first goal. Not exactly original I know, but it's probably going to happen.
    • - There are seven other games taking place in the Champions League on Wednesday and you can follow the action right here
    • - Debrecen: Poleksic, Bodnar, Komlosi, Meszaros, Fodor, Kiss, Ramos, Czvitkovics, Leandro, Szakaly, Coulibaly Subs: Pantic, Szucs, Feczesin, Bernath, Olah, Katona, Laczko
    • - Teams are in from Anfield: Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Insua, Benayoun, Lucas, Gerrard, Riera, Kuyt, Torres Subs: Cavalieri, Voronin, Aurelio, Kyrgiakos, Babel, Mascherano, Spearing
    • - Although widely expected to secure a comfortable victory, Rafa Benitez will not be taking things for granted and you can see what he's had to say right here
    • - Debrecen are unknown quantities, with tonight's trip to Anfield their first appearance in the Champions League.
    • - Welcome to our coverage of Liverpool's Champions League opener against Debrecen.

  • Summary

    • 83' Liverpool squander another chance. Babel sets in Torres who plays the ball across the face of goal. It goes beyond Kuyt to Benayuon and he smashes his effort over the top.
    • 78' Big chance for Debrecen. The ball is knocked into the path of Coulibaly, he lifts the ball over Reina but goes to ground looking for a penalty and Liverpool clear.
    • 67' Big chance! Lucas climbs unmarked at a corner but heads well wide of target. 50 pence head is the call.
    • 65' Great play from Beanyoun who twists and turns and beats three players, he looks like being crowded but gets a shot in that the keeper has to push wide.
    • 55' What an effort! Smart interplay between Johnson and Kuyt. Johnson's drivnig run causes panic in the box, the ball is half-cleared to Gerrard who volleys on goal but the effort drifts just over the bar. Fantastic strike.
    • 45 GOAL LIVERPOOL! Finally Liverpool get it right. Torres spins his marker and lashes an effort on goal, the keeper makes a save but the ball falls to Kuyt and he cracks home the rebound.
    • 44' So close! Insua and Riera combine superbly down the left, Riera crosses for Gerrard who attempts to place the ball into the bottom corner but it scrapes the post and goes wide.
    • 39' Liverpool again and Riera again! The winger picks the ball up in the middle of the park and smashes a shot on goal that Poleksik parries away.
    • 38' Big chance Liverpool! Carragher slots a great pass through to Riera, he bears down on goal but Poleksik makes a good save. The rebuond falls to Kuyt but his effort is cleared off the line.
    • 34' Gerrard gains possession on the halfway line and sends Riera clear, the Spaniard takes his shot very early and shoots wide of goal. It was a good chance.
    • 30' What a save! Reina comes to Liverpool's rescue, as his defence fail to clear and Cvitkovics drives a shot towards the top corner that Reina has to claw away.

Team lineup & ratings

  • Liverpool

    Manager: Rafael Benítez

    Captain: Steven Gerrard

  • Debrecen

    Manager: András Herczeg

    Captain: Zoltán Kiss

  • Lineup

    Live Team Line-Up

    • Liverpool

      Manager: Rafael Benítez

      Captain: Steven Gerrard

      Starting line-up

      • J. Reina
      • G. Johnson
      • M. Škrtel
      • J. Carragher
      • E. Insúa
      • Lucas
      • S. Gerrard Yellow Card
      • Y. Benayoun Substitution Out (88′)
      • D. Kuyt Goal Substitution Out (90′)
      • A. Riera Substitution Out (80′)
      • F. Torres

      Subs

      • Fábio Aurélio Substitution In90′
      • J. Mascherano Substitution In88′
      • R. Babel Substitution In80′
      • J. Spearing
      • D. Cavalieri
      • A. Voronin
      • S. Kyrgiakos

    • Debrecen

      Manager: András Herczeg

      Captain: Zoltán Kiss

      Starting line-up

      • V. Poleksic
      • L. Bodnár
      • &. Komlòsi
      • N. Meszáros
      • M. Fodor Yellow Card
      • L. Ramos Substitution Out (67′)
      • Z. Kiss
      • P. Czvitkovics
      • P. Szakály Substitution Out (79′)
      • A. Coulibaly
      • L. de Almeida

      Subs

      • C. Bernáth
      • R. Feczesin Substitution In79′
      • D. Pantic
      • Z. Laczkó Substitution In67′
      • L. Oláh
      • I. Szucs
      • A. Katona

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      Defenders
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      Midfielders
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      Yellow Card 10 -
      Substitution Out88′ 9.5 -
      Goal Substitution Out90′ 7.5 -
      Substitution Out80′ 3 -
      Strikers
      10 -
      Subs
      Substitution In90′ - -
      Substitution In88′ - -
      Substitution In80′ 5 -
    • Player Y! Users Expert My Rating
      Goalkeeper
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      Defenders
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      Yellow Card 1 -
      Midfielders
      Substitution Out67′ - -
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      Substitution Out79′ - -
      Strikers
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      Subs
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      Substitution In67′ - -

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  1. a jó kurva anyádat te geci
    HAJRÁ LOKI!!!!!

    From eaz37, on Sat 19 Sep 9:06PM

  2. FÚJ DEBRECEN FÚJ!!!
    Remélem, ez a csürhe szaros magyar­ foci le fog ismét égni. Ez való ennek a szar­ nemzetnek.... Hülye politika, hülye magyar focicsapat.

    From hunkr92, on Fri 18 Sep 5:16AM

  3. come on!!!!!!!!! liverpool

    From jack.su48, on Thu 17 Sep 7:29PM
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    Benitez is a @#$%.

    From JACK, on Thu 17 Sep 5:39PM

  5. Nigerian Yussuf scores for Ukrainian side, Algerian­ Bougherra scores for Scottish champions, get the­ African flavour on a big European night @­ africaplays.come

    From Kenneth O, on Thu 17 Sep 12:08PM

  6. hi and congratulation to LIVERPOOL, we like the 3 point­ not many goals. we will score more goals when we get to­ the knockout stage thanks. this year champions­ league is for us.i assure u. God grace.

    From gloryadusaforo, on Thu 17 Sep 10:10AM
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    Mediocre win

    From obliss, on Thu 17 Sep 9:56AM

  8. lucas is watin his place!!

    From jayaguru, on Thu 17 Sep 8:14AM

  9. i went to the game last night and it was boring and­ lifeless but at the end of the day a win is a win in­ any competition i dont no how many times we have­ murdered other teams on the pitch including man u and­ chelsea and on the closing seconds they scored to win­ 1.0 so liverpool done well not to let there guard down­ against a team no one has honestly seen before and dont­ forget all the injurys are team is carrying i have­ faith that we will soon start playing better football­ when are squad gets back to full strenght allthough we­ do miss the heart of the team xabi but cheer up lads we­ won and that is all that matters and i think that the­ odds in the premiership arent that bad ethier if the­ mancs where truthfull like us they would ammit ronnie­ and tevez has put them in the same boat and they are­ just as frustaighted as us

    From WILLIAM J, on Thu 17 Sep 8:08AM

  10. I think it is a good 4-2-3-1 experiment by Liverpool
    It­ can be a good alternative, I think Kuyt is great as­ support striker rather than right wing

    From Azril, on Thu 17 Sep 5:20AM

  11. for the lame Manure fans when last we saw besiktas i do­ remember 8-0

    From Andrew A, on Thu 17 Sep 2:46AM

  12. 3 points is 3 points, good stuff

    From Frankie The Angel, on Wed 16 Sep 10:31PM
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    Just spotted Benayoun-Town Rat ravaging the cheese­ counter at Asda

    From SAFC Babe, on Wed 16 Sep 10:23PM

  14. good job kuyt..

    From Khairul, on Wed 16 Sep 10:12PM
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    What you Liverfools need is a team like Arsenal.
    Man­ Utd to win the Cup !!!

    From SAFC Babe, on Wed 16 Sep 10:12PM

  16. Manc == Wanc

    From LinksLad, on Wed 16 Sep 10:07PM

  17. up liverpool you did a good job

    From Emmanuel, on Wed 16 Sep 10:04PM

  18. xa-xa-xa

    From Borislav, on Wed 16 Sep 10:03PM

  19. Jok voltatok fiuk...

    From eszter s, on Wed 16 Sep 9:59PM
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    Sack Benitez!!!

    From Raimo K, on Wed 16 Sep 9:58PM
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