Twitter Reacts to Liverpool's Europa League Victory at Rubin Kazan

Liverpool went into Thursday evening's Europa League clash with Rubin Kazan without a win in the competition this season, keen to secure three points to assure a place in the knockout phase.

Jurgen Klopp went into his sixth instalment as Reds boss boasting a strong team...

Roberto Firmino earned plenty of praise in the first half, particularly for the delightful nutmeg he pulled off to set up James Milner after six minutes...

"

One goal for Firmino and he won't stop scoring. Just needs that one goal.

— - (@AnfieldRd96) November 5, 2015"

"

It's flabbergasting that Rodgers didn't rate Sakho and Firmino, no wonder he got the sack LOL

— Christian O'Neill (@The_Commish92) November 5, 2015"

Mamadou Sakho also earned respect for yet another excellent performance...

Shortly before half-time, Christian Benteke—making his first start under Jurgen Klopp—had a chance to open the scoring, but his attempt was blocked by Joe Allen. The Welshman's contribution was not looked upon kindly...

"

Surprised how bad Rubin have started. We are first to every ball. They even make Joe Allen look good 

— Matt Fisher (@msfisher1984) November 5, 2015"

There were plenty of positives from Liverpool's first 45 minutes, but ultimately the action wasn't too thrilling...

"

Owens commentary on the Liverpool game is interesting. Really boring game, not to dissimilar to United vs CSKA.. Yet all praise? #MUFC

— Carl Fenton (@Just_Fenton) November 5, 2015"

Liverpool seemed to have everything going for them except that vital finishing touch in the final third...

"

liverpool has no finishing, at all

— Ry (@ryzliqmn) November 5, 2015"

As the second half kicked off and the temperatures continued to plummet, Klopp clearly needed to heat things up...

In the 51st minute, the Reds finally made the breakthrough when Jordon Ibe connected with a Firmino pass to confidently slot home...

"

Said it before - Jordon Ibe has more technical ability than Sterling + equal pace. Just needs a manager willing to put faith in him. #Klopp

— Liverpool_T (@Liverpool_T_) November 5, 2015"

"

Ibe's been sick playing through the middle more tonight

— Sam Johnson. (@samjpjohnson) November 5, 2015"

Naturally, Ibe's success led to some sledging of Raheem Sterling:

The game ended with a deserved 1-0 victory for Liverpool, who will host Bordeaux in their penultimate Europa League group game on November 26...