Top The Group But A Triple Injury Blow

22 Nov 2006 Liverpool 2-0 PSV Eindhoven - CL Group Stage

Liverpoolfc.tv - Steven Gerrard's 65th minute side-footed opener and an 89th minute Peter Crouch header ensured the Reds will take their place in the knockout phase as group winners and renders the forthcoming trip to Istanbul meaningless. But Rafael Benitez's delight at seeing his side clinch first place with a game to spare was tempered by injuries to Xabi Alonso, Mark Gonzalez and Jermaine Pennant.