Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Chelsea after sealing a comfortable aggregate win over PSV Eindhoven through Peter Crouch's goal.
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The Reds led 3-0 from the first leg and PSV's lack of adventure meant their progression was never in doubt.
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:jzY~Q!vZenden also curled a free-kick inches wide on the stroke of half-time but you sensed Reds boss Rafa Benitez was more concerned by the condition of Craig Bellamy, forced off with a knee injury, than events on the pitch.
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)`Y5EHsA"qBut a much sterner test awaits Benitez and his team when they face Chelsea in a repeat of their 2005 semi-final that the Reds won 1-0 on aggregate.

A good report and comment.  Thanks.