Fan’s idiotic act as Liverpool close in on knockout rounds; Rangers hit new low: Europa League Wrap
Liverpool closed in on the Europa League knockout rounds with a 2-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise on Friday [AEDT], while Brighton fought back to secure their first European point in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Marseille.
West Ham’s 2-1 at Freiburg saw them set a new record unbeaten streak for an English team in Europe, while Romelu Lukaku was among the scorers in Roma’s 4-0 win over Servette.
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Jurgen Klopp named a strong side at Anfield with the Reds keen to make sure of top spot in Group E and progress directly to the last 16.
Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Anthony Moris had been in inspired form to deny Mohamed Salah early on, but his fumble from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s effort left Ryan Gravernberch with a tap-in for his first Liverpool goal on the stroke of half-time.
Klopp sent on Alexis Mac Allister at half-time as he came up against his brother Kevin, who started for the Belgians.
“Today my dad was here but I am sure everybody in our family was watching the TV, so it was special,” said Alexis Mac Allister.
“I guess he (his dad) cried a little bit.”
Liverpool were made to wait until stoppage time to secure the points as Diogo Jota burst clear on goal and produced a cool finish.
There was an unfortunate moment earlier in the game though, with Moris having to deal with having a green laser shone in his face in the lead-up to a corner.
The Reds travel to Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday and the Seagulls may well be fatigued after their efforts to snatch a point in southern France.
Marseille have struggled so far this season but went 2-0 up thanks to two goals in two minutes midway through the first half.
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