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Liverpool 1 Augsburg 0: Milner pen sends Klopp’s men into Europa League last-16
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LIVERPOOL are into the Europa League last-16 after James Milner’s early penalty downed Augsburg.
Jurgen Klopp selected a strong line-up to face the Bundesliga strugglers despite Liverpool’s Capital One Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday.
And following their goalless first-leg in Germany a week ago, the Reds controlled proceedings at Anfield for the most part and got the win they needed.
Klopp’s men took just five minutes to go in front as Milner slotted home from the penalty spot after Dominik Kohr’s handball.
Liverpool nearly made it two before half-time but Daniel Sturridge drilled Philippe Coutinho's cutback against the outside of the left post.
In the second half, Simon Mignolet smartly raced off his line to deny Tobias Werner before Jordan Henderson missed a golden chance.
With 15 minutes remaining, the Reds captain smashed straight at Augsburg keeper Marwin Hitz from eight yards out after ghosting into the box unmarked.
Augsburg then came inches away from taking the tie with seconds remaining but Kostas Stafylidis’s fine 20-yard free-kick flew just wide.
And Liverpool were able to see the game out and will be in the hat for the next round when the draw takes place tomorrow.
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