PATRIK BERUER maintained his remarkable scoring sequence last night as Liverpool clinched a place in the second round of the Cup Winners' Cup.
The 22 year old Czech Republic star scored his fifth goal in only three games and has quickly become a firm favourite with the Kop.
Berger opened the scoring after 17 minutes to put Liverpool firmly in the driving seat after their first leg victory in Finland two weeks ago.
Stan Collymore, replacing the injured Robbie Fowler, added a second in the 59th minute and John Barnes completed the scoring with 12 minutes to go.
My Pa, used to crowds of 2,000 stuck to their task in front of a bumper gate of 39,013 and were rewarded with a consolation goal after 63 minutes through Mauri Keskitalo.
Fowler was a surprise absentee after picking up an ankle injury in training which gave Collymore a chance to redeem himself.
Mark Wright struggling with a knee injury before the game, and lasted only 19 minutes before being replaced by John Scales.
Liverpool at that stage were 1-0 ahead on the night with Berger showing his eye for goal with a superb finish.
Liverpool gained their reward for constant pressure after 59 minutes when Barnes threaded the ball through to Collymore and he tucked it into the corner for only his second goal of the season.
Liverpool, 3-0 ahead on aggregate, appeared to be cruising, but were stung in the 63rd minute when Keskitalo delivered the perfect finish from 15 yards after sub Juuso Kangaskorpi had carved out the opening.
However, Liverpool sewed the match up in the 78th minute thanks to a brilliant run from McManaman as he raced to the by line before playing the ball back to Barnes, who made no mistake.
