Match Timeline

Real Betis
Liverpool
  • KO
  • 2
  • 14
  • 36
  • HT
  • 45
  • 51
  • 59
  • 66
  • 72
  • 74
  • FT

Match Commentary

90'
When Liverpool's teamsheet arrived it contained a few shocks but, despite reservations, Rafa proved himself again on the European stage. A couple of quick goals while Betis tried to work out a Liverpool side with no Cisse or Gerrard was followed by a typically robust reargurard action from the visitors and the three points were secured despited a spirited revival from Betis.
90'
And that's your lot. A winning start for the defending champions in the group stage of this year's competition. 2-1 to Liverpool the final score.
90'
Seconds remaining as one final attack from Betis falls to Dani to convert. He finds a bit of space and lets fly but Carragher recovers enough to deflect the shot high and looping into Reina's hands.
Match Stats
BETLIV
Possession
00
Shots on Goal
4
1
Shot Attempts
18
8
Yellow Cards
0
2
Corner Kicks
8
1
Saves
0
0