Liverpool twice came from behind to beat Bolton 3-2 by Gerrald
Bolton opened the scoring through Kevin Davies from close range in 33rd minute, but Glen Johnson equalised 1-1. The position did not change until the first round ended. 2 minutes second round Tamir Cohen add score for the host. Bolton had Sean Davis sent off in the 55th minute when leading 2-1.
Gerrard hit the bar before Torres took a chest-down from Dirk Kuyt before steering the equaliser past Jaaskelainen in the 56th minute.
Liverpool’s pressure paid off with seven minutes left when Gerrard crashed the ball home from 12 yards. Benayoun’s corner had been headed down by Torres for the Liverpool skipper to finally put his side ahead – and it proved decisive.
Stoke City at fourth placed after beating Sunderland 1-0 by Kitson goal in 42nd minute, while Blackburn Rovers earned their first point of the season in a 0-0 draw against West Ham United. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Hull City shared point 1-1. Hull leading first by Geovanni with quick goal in 2nd minute. Wolverhampton equalise in 2nd round via Stearman 46th minute.
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