The No.8 was involved in a cruel, but crucial, incident with a matter of seconds remaining in the first half, slipping as he attempted to control a pass inside Reds territory.
Demba Ba capitalised on the fortuitous turn of events to drive forward in space, before showing total composure to plant a cool finish around the reach of Simon Mignolet.
Rodgers' charges returned for the second period determined to turn the tie around, but attack after attack was stemmed by the visitors, who added a stoppage-time decider through Willian.
At the centre of Liverpool's charge was Gerrard, who unleashed numerous strikes as he searched for an equaliser - and his manager commended the skipper for his efforts.
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