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Well, it was a rout in the end. Liverpool started really well and the early goal helped ease the nerves. With Sevilla's loss at Moscow, Liverpool are now top of Group E and will want to keep it that way. As for the game, well, Maribor simply couldn't recover after the early goal and their game plan was dismantled in the opening 15 minutes as Liverpool put three past Handanovic.
Jurgen Klopp was able to sub out key players as Liverpool wrapped up the result in the first half, and that could help them against Tottenham this weekend. A good night for the Reds, one to forget for the Slovenians.
This is Amit Mishra and It's been a pleasure covering the game. If you have any suggestions, you can Tweet @Leamitmishra. Have a good night, lads and lasses!The Liverpool players celebrate
An awful night for Maribor defender Suler. He tries to block Trent-Alexander's shot but is only able to deflect it into his own net. Seventh heaven for the Reds.
Suler, like the rest of the Maribor defence, has had a terrible night. His error results in Oxlade-Chamberlain winning the ball. He passes it to Sturridge, gets it back and slots it calmly past Handanovic.
79' Milner dribbles past the Viler and nearly finds a Liverpool teammate in the box. Liverpool are venturing forward every now and then apart from keeping the ball, of course.
76' CHANCE FOR LIVERPOOL! Terrible clearance by Handanovic as he passes it straight to Oxlade-Chamberlain. His shot is saved though as the keeper atones for his mistake.
74' The problem with Maribor is they can't really be extravagant while going forward even now. Liverpool can switch back on and nail them on the counter anytime. They did with a low block, so who's to say they can't with open spaces?
71' Boy it's going to be 20 hard minutes. Liverpool are happy with their five goals and the game is being played in first gear. Maribor's woeful passing isn't helping at all.
64' Liverpool are still showing signs of attacking Maribor. Now would perhaps be the right time to bring Sturridge on as his confidence is fairly low after a goal-drought.
63' It's been a pretty well-mannered game so far. Perhaps Maribor should have ruffled some of the Liverpool feathers with a tackle or two and upset the flow. It's been way too one-sided from the onset.
Jurgen Klopp was able to sub out key players as Liverpool wrapped up the result in the first half, and that could help them against Tottenham this weekend. A good night for the Reds, one to forget for the Slovenians.
This is Amit Mishra and It's been a pleasure covering the game. If you have any suggestions, you can Tweet @Leamitmishra. Have a good night, lads and lasses!