Liverpool exit as Chelsea, Spurs survive
- Published: 22 Feb 2013 at 03.43
- Online news: World
Five-times European Cup winners Liverpool came up just short as they crashed out of the Europa League on away goals at the hands of Russian outfit Zenit Saint Petersburg despite a 3-1 win at Anfield.
Liverpool's midfielder Steven Gerrard shoots during their UEFA Europa League round of 32 football match against Zenit St. Petersburg in Liverpool, north west England on February 21, 2013. Five-times European Cup winners Liverpool came up just short as they crashed out on away goals at the hands of Russian outfit Zenit Saint Petersburg despite a 3-1 win at Anfield.
Two goals down from the first leg, Liverpool looked out for the count after veteran defender Jamie Carragher fluffed an attempted backpass and Brazilian Hulk slipped home the opener to make it 3-0 on aggregate for the visitors.
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