All the goals and debate from Liverpool vs Ludogorets…
Steven Gerrard netted a stoppage time penalty to earn Liverpool a hard-earned three points on their return to Champions League football against Bulgarian champions Ludogorets.
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In a cagey match, Liverpool were lucky not to go behind when the visitors struck the post:
Liverpool should be 1-0 down. http://t.co/OmSWULmx3I
— Football Vines (@FootballVines) September 16, 2014
Mario Balotelli took advantage of a defensive slip to slot home his first goal for the club, which looked likely to be the winner:
Mario Balotelli scores his first goal for Liverpool! http://t.co/OdhevS2EQi
— Football Vines (@FootballVines) September 16, 2014
Only for a defensive lapse from Liverpool to be taken advantage of. Dani Abalo with the goal for the visitors:
CLASS: Ludogorets striker Dani Abalo celebrated his 90th minute goal with a disabled fan.
http://t.co/BUqAAypq9s
— Football Vines (@FootballVines) September 16, 2014
But Steven Gerrard, as he so often has on European nights, came to his team’s rescue – slotting home this late penalty:
Video: gol gerrard https://t.co/M9XAFPGTno [@MostarLFC]
— Kopites Bangkalan (@Kopites_BKL) September 16, 2014
How crucial will this result prove to be to Liverpool? Would a draw and the resulting loss in momentum, as well as the damage to morale, have had a catastrophic effect on the Reds? And will this be the start of something special for £16m Italian striker Mario Balotelli?