Thursday, March 17, 2016

Liverpool eliminates Man United in Europa League (The Associated Press)

Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho, right, scores his side's first goal past United goalkeeper David De Gea during the Europa League round of 16, second leg, soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England, Thursday March 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

A stunning solo goal by Philippe Coutinho helped Liverpool eliminate great rival Manchester United from the Europa League, while titleholder Sevilla and tournament favorite Borussia Dortmund also reached the quarterfinals with ease on Thursday. Liverpool drew 1-1 with United at Old Trafford to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory, with Coutinho scoring the equalizer - and all-important away goal - on the stroke of halftime by dribbling into the box and applying an extravagant chip for his finish.


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