Second half<\/p>\n
Ekitike had the half\u2019s first effort on goal six minutes in, clipping a low drive towards the corner from Salah\u2019s pass; however, it lacked the power to truly trouble Simon.<\/p>\n
A better opening would arrive on 55 as Liverpool sped forward on a counter. Kerkez stood a ball up into the centre from the byline, Ekitike headed down for Gapko and his shot into the ground was tipped over by Simon.<\/p>\n
However, a moment later, the No.18 did have his name on the scoresheet. Gravenberch\u2019s shimmy on the edge of the area enabled him room to strike and though the \u2019keeper managed to block, Gakpo was on hand to stab in the rebound.<\/p>\n
But Gakpo was inadvertently to have a hand in Athletic Club\u2019s second equaliser 10 minutes later when Sannadi\u2019s header from a corner took a sizeable deflection off him to beat Mamardashvili.<\/p>\n
His influence on the night wasn\u2019t done there, though, and he ensured the Reds regained the advantage when a low shot across goal proved too much for Simon to keep out.<\/p>\n
As the game entered its final stages, 17-year-old Will Wright was introduced from the bench having finalised a transfer from Salford City last week. He took the place of Wirtz, who received a standing ovation as he departed the field.<\/p>\n
Liverpool had an opportunity to tighten their grip on the contest when Wataru Endo was fouled inside the box by Vivian, but Salah struck the resulting spot-kick over the bar.<\/p>\n
Mamardashvili foiled Adu Ares\u2019 curling effort to keep the Reds\u2019 advantage intact, while Simon foiled Wright with a block at the other end.<\/p>\n
But a highly satisfying day\u2019s work for Slot and his side concluded in a second victory as attention now turns to Sunday\u2019s FA Community Shield encounter with Crystal Palace at Wembley.<\/p>\n
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