Steven Gerrard scored two goals Tuesday for Liverpool to come from behind to win 2-1 at Marseille in Group D of the Champions League.
After Lorik Cana put Marseille ahead in the 23rd minute at Stade Velodrome, Gerrard equalized within three minutes with a dipping shot. He then struck a penalty in the 32nd minute, with Marseille's defense at fault for both goals.
Marseille, which lost 4-0 at home to Liverpool in the Champions League group stage last December, struggled to create chances until late in the second half.
Striker Mamadou Niang headed wide in the 89th, and then shot straight at goalkeeper Pepe Reina in the closing seconds.
Liverpool was stopped from adding further goals after some fine stops by France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, who later made an astonishing point-blank save to deny winger Ryan Babel.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez replaced Gerrard and striker Fernando Torres in the second half as they tired. Gerrard played only briefly for Liverpool in Saturday's 2-1 win over Manchester United, while Torres didn't play.
