Liverpool refused to back down. The moment Reina secured the ball, he launched a quick throw to Johnson, who sprinted forward, determined to push the tempo.
The fullback cut inside and laid it off to Gerrard, who turned sharply and switched play with a lofted pass to Sterling on the left.
[Here come Liverpool again, Peter! They're not slowing down!]
[They can't afford to, John. They need a goal before AZ Alkmaar settle into this lead.]
Sterling controlled the ball on the run and drove at Marcellis once more. The defender, already tormented by the young Englishman's pace, hesitated.
Sterling took advantage, knocking the ball past him and accelerating toward the 18 yard box.
[Oh, that's too easy for Sterling! He's got space—]
Sterling whipped in a driven cross. This time, it was perfect. The ball fizzed into the six-yard box where Suárez lurked, ghosting in between two defenders.
[Suárez! He's in!]
