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    Liverpool past the first leg last 16 of the Europa League to defeat. Playing at home to Braga, the opponent, defeated Liverpool 0-1 from Alan penalty kick.

    Results obtained in the AXA Stadium, Braga, on Thursday (03/10/2011), it's not mean doomsday for Liverpool. There's a second chance to reply at Anfield on 18 March.

    'The Red' itself appears erratic throughout the match. Despite having several chances, the direction of Kenny Dalglish's squad this seems difficult to dismantle the defense Braga. The entry of Andy Carroll in the second round is also not much help.

    In contrast, negligence in performing Dachshund Sotirios Kyrgiakos in the penalty box at halftime to make this game belonged to Braga. Both teams should play a balanced game, but Kyrgiakos mistake that ultimately become differentiators.



    The game

    This first round match in his own walk in balance if the view of the percentage control of the ball. Both Braga or Liverpool share average ball possession 50:50. But more Braga opened fire, where they take off the four and two of them on target. Liverpool only took off two shots.

    Braga finally winning in the 18th minute when Sotirios Kyrgiakos with reckless conduct against Marcio Mossoro. The referee immediately pointed to the white point, Braga get a penalty.

    Executions are carried out Osorio Alan leads to the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Jose Reina. Spanish goalkeeper was unable to reach them so that the hosts winning 1-0.

    Braga have a golden opportunity on 37 minutes. Liverpool defender exhaust ball from the penalty area struck by Silvio outside the penalty box.

    Silvio brilliant volleyed goal leads right into Liverpool, and Reina was unable to reach them. Unfortunately for Silvio, his shot still hit the crossbar.

    Liverpool improve the appearance in the second round. They include Andy Carroll at minute 56 and pulled out Christian Poulsen. The Reds tried to appear more attacking.

    As a result, Liverpool are making more shots than the home team. In total, throughout the fight, they took off six shots, in which four status on target. While Braga off five shots, with two of them on target.

    However, not much chance of gold obtained by them. The same thing applies to Braga.

    At minute 68, Raul Meireles gave operand ripe to Dirk Kuyt. After holding the ball with his chest, releasing a Kuyt volley. But Kier Braga, Guilherme Artur successfully brushed it off.

    A minute ago, started from a corner kick, Carroll had the ball the execution Meireles. Unfortunately for Carroll, the ball bounced over the crossbar.

    Liverpool continued to try to play long bait that is directed directly to Carroll. But not forever attackers numbered 29 had managed to win the duel in the air.

    Conversely, Braga still trying to increase the benefits. In 82 minutes, Hugo Viana had the opportunity through a free kick. However, execution posse and hit the ball finally secured by Reina.

    Team Line-up:

    Sporting Braga: Artur Guilherme, Angelo Garcia, Kaka, Valdelomar Rodriguez, Silvio, Hugo Viana, Marcio Mossoro (Junior Alfonso 69), Leandro Salino, Alan, Rocha Paulo Cesar (Helder Barbosa 90), Lima (Albert Ze Meyong 77).

    Liverpool: Jose Reina, Jamie Carragher, Sotirios Kyrgiakos, Martin Skrtel, Glen Johnson, Joe Cole, Christian Poulsen (Andy Carroll 56), Raul Meireles, Jay Spearing, Lucas Leiva, Dirk Kuyt.

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