Rodgers hails Liverpool's resilience
By Agence France-Presse in Liverpool | China Daily | Updated: 2014-09-18 08:39
Gritty win over Bulgarian squad marks return to Champions League
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers drew encouragement from his side's perseverance after it eked out a 2-1 win over Bulgarian newcomer Ludogorets Razgrad on its return to the Champions League on Tuesday.
The five-time champion required a stoppage-time penalty from captain Steven Gerrard to secure victory in the Group B game after Dani Alabo had canceled out Mario Balotelli's 82nd-minute opener for the host.
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