Liverpool began their summer tour with a 2-0 win over an Indonesian XI with Coutinho opening the scoring in the 10th minute as he attempted a pass to Luis Alberto only to have it ricochet back allowing him to race into the box and slide the ball under Meiga.
Liverpool came close to adding to their lead on the half-hour as Downing met an Enrique cross with a volley but was denied by Meiga and but was helpless as Alberto hit a shot which crashed against the crossbar.
The hosts could have drawn level as Van Dijk tested Mignolet with a 30-yard shot which the Belgian glanced wide and ensured a half time lead for his side.
Aspas came close to his second Liverpool goal as he raced clear of the defence before shooting high after the ball bobbled in the run and he was the provider on the hour mark for Coutinho who scooped a shot over the bar.
Wholesale changes were made with 25 minutes remaining and Sterling made an instant impression as he skipped past a challenge before hitting a 30-yard drive just wide and moments later he hit a shot against the crossbar.
Sterling's efforts were rewarded in the final minutes as Assaidi teed him up as they found themselves with only Meiga to beat following nice play by Ibe and the Morrocan selflessly slid the ball across for Sterling to tap into the empty net and seal the win.
Liverpool came close to adding to their lead on the half-hour as Downing met an Enrique cross with a volley but was denied by Meiga and but was helpless as Alberto hit a shot which crashed against the crossbar.
The hosts could have drawn level as Van Dijk tested Mignolet with a 30-yard shot which the Belgian glanced wide and ensured a half time lead for his side.
Aspas came close to his second Liverpool goal as he raced clear of the defence before shooting high after the ball bobbled in the run and he was the provider on the hour mark for Coutinho who scooped a shot over the bar.
Wholesale changes were made with 25 minutes remaining and Sterling made an instant impression as he skipped past a challenge before hitting a 30-yard drive just wide and moments later he hit a shot against the crossbar.
Sterling's efforts were rewarded in the final minutes as Assaidi teed him up as they found themselves with only Meiga to beat following nice play by Ibe and the Morrocan selflessly slid the ball across for Sterling to tap into the empty net and seal the win.
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