Kuyt's late goal clinches win for Liverpool
Friday, 29 August 2008
LIVERPOOL, Aug 28 (AFP): Dirk Kuyt's goal three minutes from the end of extra-time ensured Liverpool progressed to the group stages of the Champions League at the expense of an unfortunate Standard Liege.
Rafael Benitez's side had been unconvincing all evening and the game appeared destined for penalties when Kuyt struck with a far post volley from Ryan Babel's deep cross.
For Liverpool, twice finalists in the previous seasons and winners of the competition in 2005, the goal brought relief after a stuttering display that will have reinforced their manager's determination to bring in new faces during the remaining five days of the transfer window.
Rafael Benitez's side had been unconvincing all evening and the game appeared destined for penalties when Kuyt struck with a far post volley from Ryan Babel's deep cross.
For Liverpool, twice finalists in the previous seasons and winners of the competition in 2005, the goal brought relief after a stuttering display that will have reinforced their manager's determination to bring in new faces during the remaining five days of the transfer window.