Gerrard dedicates win to Yossi

Last updated : 11 March 2009 By Adam Bryant
"For the first 30 minutes we were awesome," the Liverpool skipper said after playing his 100th European game for the club. "I think we got the job done in the first half and the second half was just about seeing it out and we managed to get another couple of goals and everyone is really pleased.

"I'm not too worried about statistics. The important thing for me was winning the game, booking our place in the last eight and it was a fantastic team performance. You've got to give a special mention to Yossi Benayoun who was fantastic in the first leg and unfortunately missed out tonight, so Yossi was with us tonight aswell.

"We need to get a good rest and some treatment to some of the boys who've got a few knocks, then we can concentrate on Manchester United tomorrow but its going to be a difficult game, they are a great team but we'll go there with a lot of confidence after tonight and give it our best shot."