HONG KONG: Second-string Liverpool strolled into the Asia Trophy final 3-1 against South China yesterday but the unfancied home side stole the show with a spectacular long-range free-kick in Hong Kong.
With star attractions Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres rested, it was left to South China captain Li Haiqiang to provide the fireworks as he embarrassed Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson from fully 40 yards after 34 minutes.
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