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Liverpool FC became the fourth English club to make it through to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after Fernando Torres struck in the second half to condemn ten-man FC Internazionale Milano to another failed European campaign.
Torres strike
The Spaniard's 26th goal of the season, and his fourth in this competition, gave the Reds a three-goal aggregate lead which was to prove insurmountable for the Italian champions, who, as in the first leg at Anfield, were reduced to ten men after Nicolás Burdisso was dismissed. The Nerazzurri are eliminated at the first knockout round stage for the second successive year, while Liverpool can continue to dream of a third final appearance in four seasons.
'Pride of Milan'
It was always going to be a herculean task for Inter, who took to the field to a rapturous welcome from Curva Nord, displaying a huge banner which read: 'FC Inter Orgoglio di Milan'. And the 'pride of Milan' immediately set about trying to reduce the two-goal aggregate deficit. After four minutes Esteban Cambiasso started and finished a move which required a block from right-back Jamie Carragher, making his 100th European appearance, while on eight minutes Pepe Reina was at full stretch to deny Julio Cruz after the striker had cut in from the left and unleashed a powerful shot.
Cruz chance
Reinforced by the defensive midfield duo of Javier Mascherano and Lucas Leiva, Liverpool began to look more assured after the first 20 minutes and almost took the lead when Cambiasso slipped in the corner of the area, handing Torres possession. The in-form forward skipped past both the Argentinian and Rivas Lopez although Júlio César narrowed the angle and saved the shot with his legs. At the other end, Inter should have scored when a delightful give-and-go between Zlatan Ibrahimović and Cruz broke the offside trap, but the latter's diagonal drive rolled just wide.
Impressive Lucas
Ibrahimović looked dangerous whenever he came deep to receive possession but the impressive Lucas coped manfully, continually snapping at the Swede's heels to stop the danger at source. The Reds' gameplan largely entailed long balls over the top to exploit the pace of Ryan Babel and Torres but they almost fell behind when Maicon found Cruz, whose trademark back-heel brought the best out of Pepe Reina.
Burdisso dismissed
The turning point came when Burdisso was dismissed for his second booking on 50 minutes. Again the Nerazzurri were a defender down, but initially, at least, it only seemed to strengthen their resolve. Crucially, Ibrahimović failed to capitalise on an error in the area from Martin Škrtl when firing wide. The home side were soon made to pay as Torres brought down a ball from midfield with his back to goal, turned on the edge of the area and swept an unstoppable low shot past César.
Gerrard suspended
Inter did create further chances but their night was typified by Ibrahimović's last contribution - a shot blazed over when clear on goal with ten minutes remaining. The only blip on Liverpool's night was a booking for Gerrard which rules their captain out of the quarter-final first leg, with the opponents to be revealed on Friday.
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