Liverpool - Fernando Torres scored twice to help get Liverpool into the European League semi-final by beating Benfica 4-1 at Anfield, Friday early morning (9 / 4).

Liverpool scored the first goal by Dirk Kuyt header after Steven Gerrard's corner kick advantage. Liverpool's Lucas added goals after the escape from the ambush Benfica defender.

Fernando Torres scored Liverpool's third goal when it receives a steady pull bait Dirk Kuyt.

Benfica could revive the hope of Oscar Cardozo's free-kick after goalkeeper Pepe Reyna stabbed.
But Torres scored again to close the match.

With the victory, then Liverpool will face Atletico Madrid a 0-0 draw with Valencia at home.
Atletico Madrid qualify for scoring at home in an opponent when the two teams play the first leg 2-2.

In the other semi-final party will face each other Fulham against Hamburg. Fulham advanced to the semifinals after beating Wolfsburg 1-0, while Hamburg won 3-1 over Standrad Liege.

Advances in two English clubs in European League semi-final this might be a consolation for supporters of English football after no one managed to escape to the British club's Champions League semi-final.

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