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1. What a second half. Udinese came out the traps firing from the break with Di Natale the mastermind as the Italian side stunned Liverpool with a 25-minute onslaught. The arrival of Suarez and Gerrard improved Liverpool greatly but the Reds suffer their third home defeat in a row as their season continues to stutter. Thanks for your company at Anfield and I'll see you all soon.

2. 90+4

   FULL TIME. Liverpool 2 Udinese 3.

3. 90+2

   Badu whips a hopeful ball across goal which is eventually picked up by Pereyra. He loses out to Suarez poorly though as Sterling comes in from the left before Downing's shot is hit straight at Brkic. A big chance wasted.

4. 90+1

   Four minutes of extra time is added on.

5. 90+1

   Faraoni picks up a booking for a tackle made in the build-up to Sterling's shot.

6. 90

   Sterling tries a curler from the edge of the area which is narrowly over to the angst of the Anfield faithful.

7. 89

   Allen takes the momentum away from Gerrard's pass, and in the end the Liverpool captain has to fight to win his own pass.

8. 88

   Suarez wins a free-kick off Willians, with Robinson played in on the left, crossing in after a promising run but it's straight to Brkic at the near post.

9. 87

   Great chance for the Reds. Johnson finds Sterling from the corner, his shot finding the back of the unknowing Danilo who takes the flight of the ball away from goal.

10. 86

    Liverpool's chief tormenter, Di Natale is taken off and Ranegie takes his place.

11. 85

    Suarez's contribution to this team really can't be overstated. He collects the ball on the right and fires a wicked shot at the near post which is parried well by Brkic.

12. 84

    Suarez wins back the ball in midfield, finding Gerrard who dinks a teasing ball at the far post which Danilo ends up dealing with exceptionally.

13. 83

    Johnson looks to tuck the ball in for Shelvey but Danilo comes across to cover. Moments later, Gerrard lets rip, with an arm seemingly block the shot courtesy of Danilo.

14. 82

    The visitors clear their lines but Di Natale's attempted break is cut off by strong marking from Carragher.

15. 81

    Gerrard and Sterling combine for the former to fire at Domizzi, with Downing then doing well to earn a corner.

16. 80

    Sterling joins the fray as he replaces Borini.

17. 79

    A potentially love move ends up with Suarez looking for Borini, but slipping at the vital last minute and playing a poor ball away from goal.

18. 78

    Di Natale finds Badu on the right, but a nudge from Carragher sends him into the crowd, where he looks to have picked up an injury.

19. 77

    It's turning into quite an exciting game at Anfield here, as Liverpool attack, with Suarez meeting Downing's ball to draw a brilliant save from Brkic! Eventually, Udinese clear to safety through Danilo.

20. 76

    Coates looks for Downing but plays his ball with a bit too much pace and in the end it's gathered by the welcome arms of Brkic.

21. 74

    What a goal! Liverpool win a free-kick and Suarez buries it past Brkic with a truly tremendous strike. Liverpool are back in it!

22. 74

    GOAL FOR LIVERPOOL - SUAREZ!

23. 72

    Badu finds DI Natale who holds up the ball expertly for Pasquale to meet with a rocket of a shot that gives Reina no chance and perhaps now no chance for Liverpool to save this match!

24. 72

    GOAL FOR UDINESE - PASQUALE!

25. 70

    A staggeringly poor goal for Liverpool to concede as Di Natale's free-kick meets Coates' head who incredibly heads past Reina from close range. Udinese have turned the game on its head!

26. 70

    GOAL FOR UDINESE - COATES OWN GOAL!

27. 70

    That incredible tackle, one seen more in the Octagon, is taken off with Willians his replacement.

28. 69

    Incredible scenes as good work from Suarezi sees his shot destined from the net before Shelvey ends up clearing off the line!

29. 69

    Yellow card for Pinzi for an incredibly poor tackle on Downing.

30. 69

    Benatia makes a surging run for Udinese and finds Di Natale, with Coates making a superbly timed tackle.

31. 68

    Gerrard takes the free-kick which lands in Brkic's arms. Suarez meanwhile is wrestled to the ground in the box which isn't spotted by the referee.

32. 67

    Yellow card for Benatia for a clumsy challenge on Suarez. The striker didn't have make a meal out of it again though.

33. 66

    Gerrard's movement already offers Liverpool a different look to them, but Domizzi defends well against Suarez to neutralise Liverpool's attack.

34. 65

    Double substitution for Liverpool and it's one that screams intent. Gerrard and Suarez come on in place of Assaidi and Henderson.

35. 63

    All the noise is coming from the away end right now, the Udinese fans clearly responding to the efforts from their team since the break, as on the pitch, Pasquale clears away after a Johnson run.

36. 62

    Johnson makes progress towards Udinese's goal, squaring to Henderson who goes for placement rather than power and ends up firing his shot into the path of Benatia.

37. 61

    Skillful play from Downing results in an attempted one-two with Borini, but the return pass clips Downing on the heels and ends up running out for a goal kick.

38. 60

    Brilliant hussling from Lavezzi and Pasquale force Johnson into a nervy clearance, with the visitors looking much more likelier to nick the next goal of the game.

39. 59

    Lavezzi, who has been extremely lively since his arrival, plays Pasquale in on the left, with the visitors now controlling possession as they press for an opening.

40. 58

    Henderson chips into Borini but Danilo heads away as Pasquale is played away down the left. Henderson tracks back but ends up bodychecking him to concede a free-kick.

41. 57

    Liverpool's passing is admirable but they're going nowhere at the moment, and Pereyra swoops in on Robinson before another shot is fired at Carragher.

42. 55

    Pereryra plays an obscure one-two off Carragher before having a pop which trails wide of Reina's goal. The winger has been brilliant in the run he's made tonight.

43. 54

    Benatia puts Pasquale under pressure with his clearance but Downing catches him on the follow-through and ends up winning a free-kick anyway.

44. 53

    Badu's poor ball into the box is controlled by Carragher who looks set Liverpool in forward motion once more. Shelvey picks it up and has a crack but it lands straight at Brkic.

45. 52

    Liverpool keep hold of the ball but are forced back via good pressing, with Allen eventually losing out to Benatia as LIverpool look very sluggish since that goal.

46. 50

    Shelvey narrowly misses out on nicking the ball from Benatia but Danilo recovers well to keep the ball for the visitors.

47. 49

    Downing's pass goes astray to Di Natale as the visitors start the second half looking lively all over the pitch.

48. 48

    Liverpool look to settle back into their rhythm, with Downing thinking he had won a corner off Domizzi when a goal-kick is given.

49. 46

    A poor touch from Johnson allows Udinese to break forward, as Di Natale plays a one-two with Lavazzi before neatly finishing past Reina. What a start to the second half!

50. 46

    GOAL FOR UDINESE - DI NATALE!

51. 46

    And it's the Italian side that get the game back underway.

52. 46

    Udinese make a change at the break as Armero comes off for Lazzari.

53. Shelvey's first half header gives the Reds the lead at the break. Can they wrap up the three points in the second half or will Udinese produce a stunning comeback? Send your predictions to jack.woodfield@bskyb.com

54. HALF TIME. Liverpool 1 Udinese 0.

55. 45

    One minute of added time to be played.

56. 44

    Liverpool continue to exert their masterful passing over Udinese, and they might well do until half time such is the ease in which they're knocking the ball around.

57. 42

    Downing takes the free-kick, which clips a body in the wall and earns Liverpool a corner as a result.

58. 41

    Downing displays good skill to draw a trip from Danilo and Liverpool win a free-kick roughly 25 yards out from goal.

59. 40

    Assaidi is invited to shoot but the winger clips the back of Benatia, much to his manager's relief after his team opened up like a crisp packet.

60. 39

    Pasquale looks for Di Natale and despite the latter's applause for the ball, it was a poor one and the Udinese captain stood no chance retrieving it.

61. 38

    Francesco Guidolin barks instructions to his team, but he can't prevent a corner being conceded after more good work from Shelvey.

62. 37

    Coates shows terrific strength to plough through Pasquale, winning the ball back for his side, with Henderson's header from Downing's cross landing in the arms of Brkic.

63. 36

    The passing philosophy earns praise from the Anfield faithful but Assaidi concedes possession, before the frustrated Di Natale is caught offside from Badu's ball.

64. 34

    This period of passing has been tremendous as Liverpool continue probing in Udinese's half. Eventually, Downing looks for Johnson and Badu gets his head in the way.

65. 33

    Neat play from Liverpool sees them maintain possession, with Downing the architect as they search for an opportunity to strike.

66. 32

    Borini admirably chases and hussles Udinese's back three, with Danilo eventually forced to hack clear as the striker continued to loom.

67. 30

    Downing makes a promising run into the penalty box. He pulls the trigger but an Udinese body gets in the way before Johnson looks to keep the ball alive with his over-hit ball sailing across the face of goal and out of play.

68. 29

    Di Natale goes for goal with a stunning effort using the outside of his right foot, and Reina is powerless as he watches it skim the outside of the crossbar.

69. 28

    Faraoni drifts a lovely ball into the box as space opens up for Di Natale. He narrowly misses contact with the ball though and Coates gratefully hacks away.

70. 27

    Shelvey looks for Allen with a clever ball but Bentia intercepts, as Pasquale charges down the left, earning a precise sliding challenge from Downing.

71. 26

    Assaidi hussles Pereyra down the left but ends up conceding a throw-in despite his good work.

72. 24

    Reina comes out to the edge of the penalty box to head away a ball over the top from Danilo. Boisterious but excellent sweeping, some might say.

73. 23

    Lovely goal from Liverpool. Shelvey plays in Downing out wide, and gets on the end of a lovely ball from 10 yards out as Shelvey cushions a header past Brkic to give the Reds the lead.

74. 23

    GOAL FOR LIVERPOOL - SHELVEY!

75. 22

    Fortunately for Udinese, Pereyra will continue as he hobbles back on to the pitch.

76. 21

    Assaidi claims a foul against Badu, but the referee waves play on as Henderson slides in out of frustration and is reprimanded by the referee.

77. 20

    Liverpool look to make their most of their temporary one-man advantage but after a succession of passes, Assaidi's cross is cleared by Benatia.

78. 19

    Pasquale's night looks to be over. He has hobbled to the sidelines where he is now receiving treatment after picking up a knock.

79. 18

    Downing plays in Borini, but this time he gets it all wrong as he scuffs his shot. Assaidi keeps the move alive but Brkic comes out to claim his chip into the box.

80. 17

    Liverpool probe as Assaidi links up play for Borini who turns neatly around Danilo before driving a solid effort narrowly wide.

81. 15

    A good spell of Udinese pressure results in another corner thanks to Badu. Di Natale delivers and after a momentary scramble, Allen plays the hosts clear.

82. 14

    Great save from Reina! A Di Natale free-kick clips the head of Benatia who draws a splendid save from the Liverpool keeper to concede a corner.

83. 13

    Robinson again does well, this time in a battle with Pereyra, Moments later, Carragher is on hand to clear away from Faraoni.

84. 12

    Pasquale keeps an Udinese move alive down the left, but Coates is positioned well to head away after a lively period from the visitors.

85. 11

    Robinson neatly plays the ball out of trouble away from Di Natale, before the hosts break with Downing until Borini is dispossessed by Domizzi.

86. 9

    Di Natale wins another corner for the visitors, playing short again before winning it back and drawing a fine save from Reina at the near post.

87. 8

    Coates meets the header and a frantic save from Brkic keeps it out before Danilo gets a desperate tackle in to clear Udinese's lines.

88. 7

    Liverpool's midfielder works the ball out left to Assaidi, who earns a throw-in, before Shelvey's powerful strike richochets off the head of Danilo.

89. 6

    Assaidi sets himself to shoot after a strong run into the penalty area. His effort looked to have clipped a defender but ends up in the crowd without an extra touch.

90. 5

    Badu looks to meet a throw-in down the right side but Carragher's positioning is perfect as he ushers the ball oyt of play for a goal-kick.

91. 4

    Udinese win a corner which Di Natale takes. He plays it short to Pinzi but the ball into the box from the winger finds only the head of Coates.

92. 3

    The throw-in falls to Shelvey but his half-volley across the face goal runs out of play for a goal-kick.

93. 2

    Robinson gets a taste of the action on the left hand side before play is switched to the right where Downing earns a corner near the by-line

94. 1

    Liverpool kick-off and get the game underway.

95. Nick Carpenter writes: 'I do hope Downing is being played as a way of keeping him in the shop window for any potential suitors. Really doesn't cut the mustard. Nice to see Shelvey back and will be interesting to see if Henderson ups his game as even he's on borrowed time to a certain extent. 3-1 Liverpool.'

96. Analysing the team news further, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers makes eight changes to his side. Joe Allen, Glen Johnson and Jose Reina are the only survivors from Saturday's Barclays Premier League win at Norwich, with Fabio Borini, Oussama Assaidi, Jonjo Shelvey - whose suspension does not apply for European games - and Jack Robinson among those coming in. Luis Suarez, Steven Gerrard, Raheem Sterling and Martin Skrtel are all named as substitutes, while for the Italian visitors, captain Antonio Di Natale is back in the starting line-up having been axed from the squad for last weekend's Serie A draw with Genoa.

97. The referee for tonight's clash is Stefan Johannesson (Sweden).

98. Udinese: Brkic, Benatia, Danilo, Domizzi, Faraoni, Agyemang-Badu, Pinzi, Pasquale, Pereyra, Di Natale, Armero. Subs: Padelli, Ranegie, Coda, Lazzari, Fabbrini, Heurtaux, Willians.

99. Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Coates, Carragher, Robinson, Henderson, Allen, Shelvey, Downing, Borini, Assaidi. Subs: Jones, Sahin, Suarez, Gerrard, Sterling, Skrtel, Wisdom.

100. Here are the teams....

101. Good evening and welcome to Anfield for the Europa League Group A clash at Anfield. The teams will be uploaded here as soon as I get them - in the meantime if you'd like to send me a message you can e-mail me at jack.woodfield@bskyb.com

102. Kick-off is 2005 BST.