Europa League: Liverpool v Steaua Bucharest half time report
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Joe Cole’s first goal for Liverpool gave the Reds the lead inside 30 seconds in their Europa League clash at Anfield tonight, but the home side have been pegged back by Steaua Bucharest.
Cole seized upon a terrible Iasmin Latovlevici back pass to coolly slot his side in front in the opening moments of the contest, but despite Liverpool starting well, they were soon dragged level by the Romanians.
Vice captain Bogdan Stancu’s precise through ball fed his skipper Cristian Tanase, and after easily outpacing Sotirios Kyrgiakos, the midfielder elegantly lifted the ball over the advancing Pepe Reina to silence the Kop.
A much-changed Reds have since regained control, but long range efforts from Cole, Ryan Babel and Maxi Rodriguez failed to seriously test visiting ‘keeper Ciprian Tatarusanu.
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