Liverpool was able to avoid humiliation thanks to captain Steven Gerard, who won and scored a free-kick near the end of the UEFA match against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Maxi Rodriguez scored for the visitors with a great finish, 37 minutes after the match commenced. Gerard's in-air collision with Mariano Pernia inside the box had led to the controversial penalty 5 minutes inside the extra time. The midfielder calmly leveled Liverpool to make it 1-1. Liverpool remains at the top of Group G, ahead of Atletico on goal difference.
Liverpool was able to avoid humiliation thanks to captain Steven Gerard, who won and scored a free-kick near the end of the UEFA match against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Maxi Rodriguez scored for the visitors with a great finish, 37 minutes after the match commenced. Gerard's in-air collision with Mariano Pernia inside the box had led to the controversial penalty 5 minutes inside the extra time. The midfielder calmly leveled Liverpool to make it 1-1. Liverpool remains at the top of Group G, ahead of Atletico on goal difference.
