Full-time: Standard Liege 0 Liverpool 0
90+3 mins: The referee blows his whistle for full-time and the two sides will go to Anfield with everything to play for. Liege deserved to win this match and Liverpool will have to play much better if they are to reach the Champions League group stages.
90+2 mins: Liege make their first change of the match with Benjamin Nicaise taking the place of Mikulic. It looks like the home side will now accept the goalless draw.
90+1 mins: Gerrard's deflected free-kick from 20 yards is claimed with ease in the centre of his goal by Espinoza.
90 mins: There will be two minutes of additional time.
89 mins: Arbeloa's lofted ball in to the Liege box is scrambled clear by Fellaini. The home side's midfielder has been quieter in this half.
88 mins: El Zhar is bundled to the ground by Mikulic and is rightly booked by the referee. Liege have defended strongly tonight.
87 mins: Liege work a really nice attacking move which ends when Dante's attempted through ball is cleared by Carragher.
86 mins: Liege have won the ball back and they are looking to move towards the Liverpool box.
85 mins: Liverpool are keeping the ball away from Liege. It looks like they will definitely accept a goalless draw.
84 mins: De Camargo tumbles to the ground as he looks to get to a lofted ball in to the Liverpool box. Dossena was close to the Liege striker, however there wasn't much contact between the players.
83 mins: Liverpool make their second change with El Zhar taking the place of the ineffective Kuyt.
82 mins: Liverpool are trying to wind down the clock at the moment. They are looking to keep the ball away from Liege and that would seem to be a very wise move.
81 mins: It looks like Liverpool are preparing to bring on Nabil El Zhar as they look to create some problems for the Liege defence.
80 mins: The home crowd have been firmly behind Liege tonight. They know their side have given Liverpool a really tough test so far.
79 mins: Arebeloa is forced to put the ball out of play for a Liege throw-in as Mbokani looks to outskill Carragher.
78 mins: Reina races out of his goal to claim De Camargo's flicked header before Mbokani can get to the ball.
77 mins: Liege have been the better side so far tonight. They have played at a quick tempo and have caused the Liverpool defence plenty of problems.
76 mins: Benayoun is caught offside as he tries to run on to Gerrard's neat pass in to the Liege box. That was the wrong decision from the linesman.
75 mins: Dante ushers the ball out of play for a Liege goal-kick under no pressure from any Liverpool player. The home side still appear to be on the front-foot.
74 mins: Alonso has gone down injured after colliding with De Camargo. He is receiving treatment but should be fine to continue. This is a rare lull in an entertaining second-half.
73 mins: De Camargo's flicked header is half-blocked by the onrushing Reina. Benayoun comes across to clear the ball away from the Liverpool six-yard box with the away side's goalkeeper nowhere to be seen.
72 mins: Gerrard's free-kick from the edge of the Liege box drifts over the top of the bar. Liverpool have failed to impress with their set-pieces tonight.
71 mins: Gerrard's corner from the right is punched away by Espinoza to Alonso on the edge of the Liege box. The Liverpool midfielder is fouled and the away side have a free-kick in a shooting position.
70 mins: Gerrard's corner from the left is headed behind for another flag-kick by Dante.
69 mins: Liege appeal for a penalty as Carragher heads the ball away from the Liverpool box. The referee waves play-on and that is the right decision.
68 mins: Liverpool are making their first change of the match with Steven Gerrard coming on to take the place of Keane. The former Spurs striker has been quiet tonight.
67 mins: Alonso sends a sliced effort well wide of Espinoza's right-hand post. The Liverpool midfielder has been quiet in this half.
66 mins: De Comargo heads Dante's cross from the left narrowly wide of Reina's near-post from eight yards. The Liege striker was unmarked and should have done much better with that chance. The home side deserve to be wining this game.
65 mins: Alonso's corner from the right is scrambled away from the Liege box by De Camargo. Liege still look comfortable against Liverpool's attacking options.
64 mins: Sarr does well to put the ball out of play for a Liverpool corner under pressure from Keane.
63 mins: Mbokani fails to run on to Witsel's attempted through ball and Liverpool have a goal-kick.
62 mins: Mikulic halts Keane's forward run and fires the ball out of play for a Liverpool throw-in. Liege have been the better side at the start of this half.
61 mins: Dalmat's cross from the right is cleared from danger by a flicked header from Agger.
60 mins: Torres' driven effort from 25 yards drifts wide of Espinoza's right-hand post. That is a rare shot on goal from Liverpool tonight.
59 mins: Espinoza races out of his goal to clear the ball away from the onrushing Torres on the edge of his penalty area.
58 mins: Carragher does well to usher the ball back to Reina under pressure from De Camargo.
57 mins: Espinoza is able to claim Benayoun's cross from the left with ease on the edge of his six-yard box.
56 mins: Dalmat wins the ball from Torres with a strong challenge inside the Liege half. It has been a quiet match for the Liverpool striker so far.
55 mins: Defour's corner from the left is cleared by a strong header from Agger on the edge of his six-yard box.
54 mins: Kuyt and Alonso fail to work a neat one-two and Liege are able to claim possession inside their own half. Liverpool might need to make some changes to take control of this match.
53 mins: De Camargo is caught offside as he tries to run on to Mbokani's ball behind the Liverpool defence. Liege are on the front-foot at the moment.
52 mins: De Camargo is penalised for a clumsy challenge on Agger on the edge of the Liverpool box. Liege have started this half by playing at a quick tempo.
51 mins: De Camargo slips as he tries to fire Witsel's cut-back towards goal from the edge of the Liverpool box. That was a decent chance for Liege.
50 mins: Keane fails to keep Alonso's crossfield pass in play and Liege have a throw-in on the right flank.
49 mins: Defour is dispossessed by a strong challenge from Plessis on the left flank. The young Liverpool midfielder needs to get more involved during this half.
48 mins: Liverpool are awarded a free-kick as Liege try to head Fellaini's cross towards goal. That was a poor decision from the referee.
47 mins: Carragher's long ball forward is headed away from the Liege box by Mikulic.
46 mins: The second-half is under way and neither side has made any changes at the break.
Half-time: Standard Liege 0 Liverpool 0
45+1 mins: The referee blows his whistle for half-time and the scores are level at the break. Liege should have taken the lead from Dante's penalty and will also feel frustrated Fellaini's close-range effort was cleared off the line. Plenty of work to do in the second 45 minutes of this match for Liverpool.
45 mins: There will be one minute of additional time.
44 mins: Benayoun's powerful effort from 30 yards is blocked by Sarr on the edge of the Liege box. Liverpool are starting to dominate as this half draws to a close.
43 mins: Alonso's looping cross from the left flank is cleared from danger by a strong header from Dante. The Spain international has been heavily involved for Liverpool so far.
42 mins: Dante's long ball forward evades Mbokani and Agger is able to bring the ball away from the Liverpool box.
41 mins: Plessis and De Camargo have collided and are currently receiving treatment for head injuries. They will both be fine to continue.
40 mins: Torres' cross from the left is blasted away from the Liege box by Dante.
39 mins: Fellaini has fouled Carragher to give Liverpool a free-kick inside their own half.
38 mins: Keane and Torres have not been involved in this match so far tonight. The Liverpool midfield are failing to create any space for the strikers.
37 mins: Alonso's looping effort drifts over the head of Aragon Espinoza and lands on the roof of the Liege net. Liverpool are improving, however they can still play a lot better.
36 mins: Benayoun fails to control the ball on the edge of the Liege box and Fellaini is able to win possession. The midfielder has been superb for the home side so far tonight.
35 mins: Sarr's attempted long ball forward is deflected out of play for a Liege throw-in by Benayoun.
34 mins: Agger does well to win the ball from Mbokani with a strong challenge on the halfway line.
33 mins: Liege have really impressed so far tonight. They are playing with plenty of pace and look like a team that could improve in the next few years.
32 mins: Keane and Torres try to work a neat one-two on the edge of the Liege box, however Dante is quickly able to clear the danger.
31 mins: Alonso's free-kick from 30 yards is blocked by Fellaini on the edge of the Liege box. Liverpool have started to boss this game in the last few minutes.
30 mins: Torres is fouled by Camozzato and is rightly booked by the referee. That was a poor tackle from the Liege defender.
29 mins: Dalmat copys Arbeola and sends a dreadful cross from the right out of play for a Liverpool goal-kick. The tempo of this match is starting to drop off a little bit.
28 mins: Arbeloa's awful cross from the right drifts straight out of play for a Liege goal-kick.
27 mins: Fellaini is penalised by the referee after trying to head Dante's lofted free-kick towards goal.
26 mins: Alonso hauls Mbokani to the ground and is rightly booked by the referee.
25 mins: Liverpool are starting to enjoy some sustained spells of possession. The home fans don't like it, but the away side are doing exactly the right thing.
24 mins: Keane's attempted through ball to Torres is cut-out with ease by Mikulic. Liverpool's strikers have failed to fire so far tonight.
23 mins: Dante's long ball forward is headed away from the Liverpool box by Alvaro Arbeloa.
22 mins: Dalmat's ball down the right flank towards Camozzato is knocked out of play for a Liege throw-in by Benayoun.
21 mins: Fellaini beats Jamie Carragher in the air and sends a flicked header wide of Reina's right-hand post. The Liege midfielder has impressed at the start of this match.
20 mins: Alonso's lofted free-kick in to the Liege box is cleared by a commanding header from Dante.
19 mins: Sarr is very unfortunate to be penalised for a strong challenge on Benayoun on the edge of the Liege box. Liverpool have a free-kick.
18 mins: Igor De Camargo's runs on to Witsel's threaded through ball and fires a powerful effort straight at Reina. Liege still look the more likely side to take the lead.
17 mins: Liverpool are enjoying a sustained spell of possession at the back. It looks like they are trying to take the sting out of Liege's attacking play.
16 mins: Steven Defour's corner from the left is headed wide of Reina's far-post by Camozzato. Liverpool need to improve if they are to get a positive result tonight.
15 mins: Alonso deflects the ball out of play for a Liege corner on the left flank.
14 mins: Dossena is bundled to the ground by Dalmat on the left flank. The referee, however, awards Liege a goal-kick. The home side have looked strong so far.
13 mins: Alonso's corner from the left is cleared with ease by Axel Witsel on the edge of his six-yard box.
12 mins: Tomislav Mikulic is forced to put the ball out of play for a Liverpool corner under pressure from Torres.
11 mins: Dante's penalty lacks power and is knocked away from the centre of his goal by the legs of Reina. Liege have now missed two great chances to take the lead.
10 mins: Wilfried Dalmat's cross from the right is handled by Andrea Dossena. It looks like the contact with the ball was outside the box, however the referee has wrongly awarded a penalty to Liege.
9 mins: Xabi Alonso's free-kick from 30 yards is blocked by the Liege wall. The ball hit Steven Defour's arm, but the referee was right to wave play-on.
8 mins: Replays of that Fellaini chance appear to suggest the ball might have crossed the line. It looks like Liverpool have had a lucky escape.
7 mins: Marouane Fellaini's close range effort is somehow scrambled off the Liverpool goalline by Pepe Reina. The Liege player was unmarked and should have given his side the lead.
6 mins: Robbie Keane's attempted through ball to Fernando Torres is cut-out with ease by Mohamed Sarr on the edge of the Liege box.
5 mins: Yossi Benayoun tries to get past Marcos Camozzato, however he is fouled and Liverpool have a free-kick. Rafa Benitez's side have looked the better team so far.
4 mins: Agger's long ball forward is headed out of play for a Liverpool throw-in on the right flank by Dante.
3 mins: Dirk Kuyt loses possession to Dante on the right flank. The home crowd are really getting behind their team.
2 mins: Daniel Agger's long ball forward drifts through to Rorys Andres Aragon Espinoza in the Liege goal.
1 min: The action is under way in Belgium as Liverpool, playing in green tonight, look to start their Champions League campaign with a victory.
Pre-match: Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez opts not to risk skipper Steven Gerrard from the start of the Champions League third qualifying round first leg clash with Liege.
Gerrard was named on the bench, along with Andriy Voronin, while French teenager Damien Plessis plays in central midfield alongside Xabi Alonso, who will be cup-tied in Europe if Liverpool do sell him during the current transfer window.
Robbie Keane makes his competitive debut following his £20.3million move from Tottenham while Italian full-back Andrea Dossena also makes his senior debut.
The Reds are looking to take their first step towards the group stages, having never lost an away leg at this stage of the competition.
Teams:
Standard Liege: Aragon, Dante, Dalmat, Defour, Mbokani, De Camargo, Mikulic, Camozzato, Sarr, Fellaini, Witsel
Subs: Devriendt, Goreux, Toama, Benko, Nicaise, Ingrao, Dembele
Liverpool: Reina, Arbeloa, Dossena, Carragher, Agger, Alonso, Plessis, Benayoun, Kuyt, Keane, Torres
Subs: Cavalieri, Hyypia, Gerrard, Voronin, Pennant, Insua, El Zhar
Referee: Tom Ovrebo (Norway)
