Liverpool v Toulouse

In some hot Champions League qualifying action, Liverpool took the game straight to Toulouse, attacking and controlling the ball throughout both halves.  In the 19th minute, Dirk Kuyt served a beautiful cross to a sliding Peter Crouch, who snuck the ball between the post and the keeper.  Liverpool had many strong chances in the first half, with many coming from service on the wing, one of the major weaknesses Liverpool displayed in the Champions League final against AC Milan.  This Liverpool side, without Steven Gerrard or Jamie Carragher, dominated all aspects of the game and came away with what could only be described as a fair result.  The trend continued in the second half, with an early goal in the 49th minute from Sami Hyypia's head off a corner kick.  Liverpool refused to let up, with Dirk Kuyt scoring in the 86th and 90th minutes.   Liverpool looked like the great attacking side they can be, without Gerrard or Torres.  This bodes well for Liverpool and gets them off to a great start in another Champions League campaign.