TEMPO.CO, Jakarta- Liverpool, former winner of the UEFA Cup, advanced to the Europa League last-32 on Thursday.
Liverpool joined coach Jurgen Klopp's former club Borussia Dortmund in the knockout stages by beating Bordeaux 2-1 at Anfield in Group B.
Christian Benteke's impressive turn and shot in first-half stoppage-time secured victory after Liverpool trailed when goalkeeper Simone Mignolet was penalized for holding the ball too long. Henri Saivet scored for Bordeaux following a free-kick given near the penalty spot, though James Milner converted a penalty soon afterward to make it 1-1.
AP