| Liverpool's Champions League hopes took a shattering blow as
Fiorentina claimed an impressive victory in a delirious Stadio Artemio
Franchi.
This was their first away defeat in Europe since the semi-final
defeat at Chelsea in April 2008, and only their ninth away reverse
in 38 attempts in the competition under boss Rafael Benitez.
Montenegro international Stevan Jovetic did the damage with a quick-fire
double inside 10 first-half minutes.
Liverpool had no answer to the 19-year-old's drive and pace, and
their Group E future is now under serious threat.
Liverpool did not manage a shot on target in a disappointing first
period and although they fought back after the break, Fiorentina
were not going to let a prized victory escape their grasp.
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