Liverpool vs FC Porto
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Who won: Liverpool 4-1
Liverpool beat FC Porto 4-1 on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Anfield. Goals for Liverpool: Fernando Torres (19', 78'), Steven Gerrard (83' pen) and Peter Crouch (87'). Goals for FC Porto: Lisandro López (33').
Play by play
- 93'
Torres gets Liverpool out of a potentially sticky situation against an out-of-sorts Porto side. The victory sets up a final game decider in Marseille. Liverpool will be flattered by the scoreline but will be relieved to overcome their Portuguese opponents.
- 93'
FULL-TIME: LIVERPOOL 4-1 PORTO
- 91'
A late goal in Istanbul gives Besiktas a 2-1 win over Marseille. That means all four teams are in the hunt for qualification.
- 90'
Three minutes will be added. But it won't make too much difference to the outcome of this game.
- 88'
But they've done what's been asked of them and give themselves a decent chance of escaping from the group.
- 87'
It's a rout! PETER CROUCH ghosts in to nod home a free header from a corner. It was a simple goal and makes it seem as if Liverpool have thrashed their opponents. Don't let the score fool you though. Liverpool have been ordinary for large parts of this tie.
- 87'
GOAL: LIVERPOOL 4-1 PORTO
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Gerrard's goal puts him level with Michael Owen as Liverpool's leading goalscorer in Europe. Some going that considering the legendary figures to have gone before.
- 84'
Dirk Kuyt comes on for the closing stages in place of Babel.
- 83'
Stepanov handles inside the box and gives STEVEN GERRARD the chance to put the game out of reach of Porto. He sends Helton the wrong way from the spot and the game is done and dusted.
- 83'
GOAL: LIVERPOOL 3-1 PORTO
- 82'
PENALTY TO LIVERPOOL.
- 81'
Helder Postiga comes on for the holding midfielder Assuncao as Porto aim for an equaliser. They've only got 10 minutes to find one now, though.
- 80'
Torres finds Babel who cuts in from the right and drills a low left-foot shot into the arms of Helton. Liverpool right in the mood now.
- 77'
FERNANDO TORRES' persistance gets him beyond Alves and he clips his effort beyond the keeper. It was a fine run from Kewell that set up the chance and Torres expertly drove the finish home.
- 77'
GOAL: LIVERPOOL 2-1 PORTO
- 76'
Porto make a change as Liverpool prepare the corner. Sektioui comes on for Gonzalez.
- 75'
Porto are back in numbers having to contend with a barrage of crosses and shots. Kewell hits a volley that takes a deflection and goes behind for a corner.
- 74'
Meireles likes a shot from range but his latest effort thrashes into the advertising hoardings.
- 73'
Liverpool increase the tempo and get the crowd roaring. A couple of neat touches from Crouch has got the crowd to their feet and Gerrard is breaking at every opportunity.
- 71'
Marseille have equalised in their game with Besiktas. That's not great news for Liverpool but good news for Porto.
- 70'
Here he comes. Benayoun comes off and the big man is on to try and rescue this game.
- 67'
Crouch warms up on the sidelines and looks a cert to come on.
- 66'
Porto starting to build in confidence and win a corner thanks to substitute Meireles. The set piece fails to beat the first man, though. Poor.
- 65'
Gerrard skies an effort from 20 yards. He had time and space and will be disappointed that he didn't make the keeper work.
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