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Milan's "Inter" and "Liverpool" clubs started the UEFA Europa League tournament with victories, while France's "Marseille" did not please fans with a 1-1 draw against "Eskisehirspor" in Turkey.
Liverpool's victory over third-placed team "Gomel" in the Belarusian championship was determined by a goal from country defender Stewart Downing.
Although an away victory ensures a relatively calm life before the return match in England, Brendan Rodgers' players did not impress the enthusiasts. The hosts had several chances to score, but they lost to a well-known opponent.
Meanwhile, "Inter" easily defeated Split's "Hajduk" 3-0. Wesley Sneijder, Yuto Nagatomo, and Philippe Coutinho scored goals for the winners.
Last season's finalist Athletic Bilbao convincingly beat "Slaven Koprivnica" 3-1.
Vilnius's "Zalgiris," who crushed the Austrian team "Admira Wacker" in the previous round, lost 0-2 at home to Prague's "Sparta" club.
