Valencia vs Liverpool

A bad start for Gerard Houllier's men. But that's the hardest trip of their group out of the way. From that they can take comfort. Though there's little else positive about tonight for them. Must do better, will say the Frenchman's report.

No chance for Valencia to add to a deserved lead. The final whistle blows and it's been a great night for the team from the Mestella as Liverpool have been torn apart by some great attacking play from the Spanish champs.

Time petering out for Liverpool. But Valencia still fancy it. Through ball to Carew from Baraja and Dudek saves well from close range.

Owen beats three and should have had a penalty. But no, says the referee. A questionable decision.

Mista weaves but his shot is blocked. Then the ball is cleared by Dudek.

Torres in space and Carew gets a chance to head on goal. Carragher uses his wiles to stop him in his tracks.

Vicente does well before Carragher stops him. Valencia fans still singing.

Baros runs down a blind alley. Then Heskey misses a header.

Heskey and De Los Santos clash. The England man looks hurt. The stretcher's on for him. But, not for the first time, he's OK as soon as it arrives.

Ball headed clear. Chance for Riise to launch a throw.

Carew offside from a Baraja ball. Marginal decision.

Gerrard lashed out at Vicente's calf and was lucky to escape punishment.

Off comes Albelda for De Los Santos, long of name and hair.

Carboni down the left but he can't keep the ball in. Carew tried an overhead but it was after the play was dead.

Valencia enjoying themselves now. Vicente's ball to Angulo. His shot is wide. And high. And awful.

Carragher concedes a corner when Vicente threatened.

Vicente down the left. Great cut-back and Baraja's shot is just stopped by Riise. Liverpool cut wide open once more.

Now Heskey fouls Vicente. Liverpool lose the wind in their sails after Hamann's dismissal.

Cheyrou's shot is stopped. Then Mista tangles with Hamann. Handbags and the German is booked. That's his second and he's sent off.

More striking threat for Liverpool. They need it.

Canizares punches clear as Owen jumped up. Now Baros on for Murphy.

Murphy cuts back and shoots. Ayala heads away. Corner.

Rufete's cross is poor when he had time and space. He'll play no further part. Angulo comes on and will be a threat.

Canizares has the ball back. Valencia's fans dancing and singing. It's been a famous old night so far.

Heskey stops Rufete. But a bad ball from Murphy stops a move happening. Vicente down the left.