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Liverpool set Champions League record with 19 shots in Linz

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Liverpool set Champions League record with 19 shots in Linz

Liverpool set a record of 19 first-half shots away in the Champions League since the 2003-04 season during their 6-3 victory in Linz. The Reds took their tally to six points after two matchdays, according to Opta data reported by Beninwebtv.

Liverpool set a record of 19 first-half shots for an away team in the Champions League during their 6-3 victory over LASK in Linz on Wednesday 14 October. The statistic, which includes all attempts and not only shots on target, is based on data collected since 2003-04, according to Opta.

The Reds led 3-0 at half-time thanks to a goal from Ronald Araujo and two goals from Bradley Barcola. The victory came on the second matchday of the competition. Barcola also scored a hat-trick in this 6-3 Liverpool victory.

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