Football: Record Tumble S As Gerrard and Co Hit Goal Trail ; Skipper Adds to Crouch Double As Reds Win in Japan Liverpool ........... 3 Depor Saprissa .... 0
Liverpool Echo › December 15, 2005
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STEVEN GERRARD gave Japan a glimpse of what they missed in the 2002 World Cup as Liverpool's bid for glory in the Far East got off to the perfect start with a 3-0 win over Deportivo Saprissa.
The skipper scored a spectacular volley as the Reds dominated Costan Rican opponents to secure their place in Sunday's World Club Championship final. Peter Crouch was also on the mark with a superb double. He gave Benitez's side a third minute lead which set the tone for a convincing victory in Yokohama.See the full content of this document
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Football: Record Tumble S As Gerrard and Co Hit Goal Trail ; Skipper Adds to Crouch Double As Reds Win in Japan Liverpool ........... 3 Depor Saprissa .... 0
But it was Gerrard's thunderous strike just before half-time which underlined the gulf in class between the sides.
Gerrard was forced to sit at home injured when England succumbed in the Far East three years ago, but the Anfield talisman made amends in club colours to help his side secure a final place against Brazilia...See the full content of this document
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