PSV Eindhoven against Liverpool

10 minutes remaining and Liverpool opt to change Aurelio for Speedy Mark Gonzalez. His pace might create the chance Liverpool are searching for.

It's scrappy now and neither side want to take the chance and get caught on the break. Liverpool would be happy with a point but PSV will feel they should have taken the initiative earlier.

A moment of hesitation from Mendez costs the Ecuadorian a decent chance on goal. He gets caught in two minds and loops his shot just over.

In need of some fresh legs and vigour, here comes the Liverpool favourite Gerrard. As expected Bellamy makes way and heads to the bench after a hard-working perfomance.

There's a few weary legs in the Liverpool side now. They've worked hard but it's beginning to show now. Pennant and Bellamy look particularly leggy.

Another decent chance for Liverpool as Kuyt hits a sweet shot that whistles past the left post. Will they be left to rue these chances?

The last goal Alonso scored was from inside his own half and he tries his luck again from similar range but sees his effort sail high and wide.

Changes for both sides. Culina for Aissati for PSV and Liverpool switch Sissoko for Alonso.

PSV have stepped up a gear and are playing with renewed confidence and swagger. Ecuadorian Mendez blasts a rasping drive from 30 yards just past the post. A thunderous drive.

Best chance of the night is miserably wasted by Kone. A delightful through ball by Mendez played the Ivorian in, only for the bleached-blonde winger to tamely pass back to Reina.

Pennant fires in a snap-shot from the edge of the box. It's low, hard and luckily for PSV, straight at the keeper.

Kuyt has another shot blocked. It's end to end now and only a matter of time before one side takes the initiative.

Gerrard and Xabi Alonso a warming up and might be introduced soon to sure things up in the middle of the park.

The tempo is up this half but the quality of passing isn't. It's frantic and spaces are opening up in midfield.

Slight confusion in the Liverpool defence, Kone comes forward and tries to force a shot. It's deflected and takes three attempts to clear.

They're under orders. And they're off. No changes for Liverpool at the break and Gerrard takes up his place on the bench. PSV have lost only two of their last 55 games and they'll be keen to keep that fine record intact tonight.

An encouraging half for Rafa's tinkered line-up. Kuyt and Bellamy look a constant menace and Sissoko has admirably filled the void left by Gerrard. They'll be happy heading into the dressing room.

HALF TIME: PSV EINDHOVEN 0-0 LIVERPOOL

Another unconvincing punch from Reina but nothing becomes of it. PSV have worked out that the Spaniard has an aversion to high balls and are looking to expose it.

A terrible mistake from Jan Kromkamp allows Aurelio to play in Kuyt. The Dutchman embarks on a suring run but sees his shot blocked by the covering Carlos Salcido.

It's end-to-end stuff and Bellamy wriggles away from his marker and squirms a close-range shot that forces Gomes to dive low to his left.

Alex almost connects with a corner for PSV and could quite easily have ripped the net had he met it with his shiny bald head. Danger cleared though.

Zenden is the next Red, or shall I say Yellow, to try his luck from range. He cracks a sweet left-foot shot just past Gomes' left post.

Liverpool have quelled the home fans' early enthusiasm. The new-look line-up has begun well and has shown few effects of the absence of Crouch and Gerrard.

Another warning from Bellamy. A slashed left-foot shot ends up in the stands but is another warning for the keeper Gomes.

A real let-off for the hosts. Bellamy is adjudged to have handled when through on goal. The ref spots it and stops the striker before he belts his shot against the post. It was ball to hand and Carlos Salcido is a lucky man after letting Bellamy run.

Bellamy are linking up nicely and are forming a neat partnership. There's no end product as of yet, but twice Kuyt has played in his pal only for the flag to deny him on both occasions.

Ibrahim Afelley fancies his luck against Reina and stings his gloves with a left-foot drive from 20 yards. The Spaniard spills it but gathers it at the second time of asking.

Jason Culina brings Reina back into action. He has looked uncertain so far, but he deals with the cross comfortably.

But the Dutchman has a new friend in Craig Bellamy who he is linking up well with. The Welshman has a shot blocked but Liverpool have started well and have regrouped after Kone's thunderbolt.

Every touch for Dirk Kuyt is greeted by a chorus of boos from the Dutch fans in the Phillips Stadion. He can't of made too many freinds during his time with Feyenoord.

Liverpool create some space down the left wing as Fabio Aurelio breaks forward and fires a tame grass-cutter five yards past the post. He had more time than he thought and could have done better.

After a frenetic start the game is beginning to settle down. PSV are looking to build up a passage of possession.

At the other end Bellamy tries to weave past Alex and for a second it looked like he had the beating of the Brazilian. But a fine recovery smothers the attack just inside the box.

The lofty, powerful, African midfielder Arouna Kone embarks on a blistering run and unleashes a fierce left-foot strike that cracks the bar. A let-off for Liverpool. Reina was beaten and the defence unhinged.

Alex and Craig Bellamy engage in their first tussle of the night. A one-on-one chase sees the cumbersome centre-half come out on top, literally - he falls over the Welshman.

Reina flaps at a corner and thankfully for the visitors it goes all the way out for a PSV throw. Nervous start for Liverpool.

We're underway. Liverpool are in their away strip of yellow. It's a warm night in Eindhoven and short-sleeve shirts are the order of the day. PSV easily beat their counterparts in the sartorial stakes.

Manager Rafa Benitez has announced his team and there are plenty of surprises. There are a toal of six changes with Peter Crouch, Sami Hyypia and Steven Gerrard the Reds' most notable absentees. Jermaine Pennant, Mohamed Sissoko, and Dirk Kuyt come in to face the Dutch champions.

They're under orders. And they're off. No changes for Liverpool at the break and Gerrard takes up his place on the bench. PSV have lost only two of their last 55 games and they'll be keen to keep that fine record intact tonight.

An encouraging half for Rafa's tinkered line-up. Kuyt and Bellamy look a constant menace and Sissoko has admirably filled the void left by Gerrard. They'll be happy heading into the dressing room.

HALF TIME: PSV EINDHOVEN 0-0 LIVERPOOL

Another unconvincing punch from Reina but nothing becomes of it. PSV have worked out that the Spaniard has an aversion to high balls and are looking to expose it.

A terrible mistake from Jan Kromkamp allows Aurelio to play in Kuyt. The Dutchman embarks on a suring run but sees his shot blocked by the covering Carlos Salcido.

It's end-to-end stuff and Bellamy wriggles away from his marker and squirms a close-range shot that forces Gomes to dive low to his left.

Alex almost connects with a corner for PSV and could quite easily have ripped the net had he met it with his shiny bald head. Danger cleared though.

Zenden is the next Red, or shall I say Yellow, to try his luck from range. He cracks a sweet left-foot shot just past Gomes' left post.

Liverpool have quelled the home fans' early enthusiasm. The new-look line-up has begun well and has shown few effects of the absence of Crouch and Gerrard.

Another warning from Bellamy. A slashed left-foot shot ends up in the stands but is another warning for the keeper Gomes.

A real let-off for the hosts. Bellamy is adjudged to have handled when through on goal. The ref spots it and stops the striker before he belts his shot against the post. It was ball to hand and Carlos Salcido is a lucky man after letting Bellamy run.

Bellamy are linking up nicely and are forming a neat partnership. There's no end product as of yet, but twice Kuyt has played in his pal only for the flag to deny him on both occasions.

Ibrahim Afelley fancies his luck against Reina and stings his gloves with a left-foot drive from 20 yards. The Spaniard spills it but gathers it at the second time of asking.

Jason Culina brings Reina back into action. He has looked uncertain so far, but he deals with the cross comfortably.

But the Dutchman has a new friend in Craig Bellamy who he is linking up well with. The Welshman has a shot blocked but Liverpool have started well and have regrouped after Kone's thunderbolt.

Every touch for Dirk Kuyt is greeted by a chorus of boos from the Dutch fans in the Phillips Stadion. He can't of made too many freinds during his time with Feyenoord.

Liverpool create some space down the left wing as Fabio Aurelio breaks forward and fires a tame grass-cutter five yards past the post. He had more time than he thought and could have done better.

After a frenetic start the game is beginning to settle down. PSV are looking to build up a passage of possession.

At the other end Bellamy tries to weave past Alex and for a second it looked like he had the beating of the Brazilian. But a fine recovery smothers the attack just inside the box.

The lofty, powerful, African midfielder Arouna Kone embarks on a blistering run and unleashes a fierce left-foot strike that cracks the bar. A let-off for Liverpool. Reina was beaten and the defence unhinged.

Alex and Craig Bellamy engage in their first tussle of the night. A one-on-one chase sees the cumbersome centre-half come out on top, literally - he falls over the Welshman.

Reina flaps at a corner and thankfully for the visitors it goes all the way out for a PSV throw. Nervous start for Liverpool.

We're underway. Liverpool are in their away strip of yellow. It's a warm night in Eindhoven and short-sleeve shirts are the order of the day. PSV easily beat their counterparts in the sartorial stakes.

Manager Rafa Benitez has announced his team and there are plenty of surprises. There are a toal of six changes with Peter Crouch, Sami Hyypia and Steven Gerrard the Reds' most notable absentees. Jermaine Pennant, Mohamed Sissoko, and Dirk Kuyt come in to face the Dutch champions.