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Liverpool's Gerrard: Materazzi deserved to go

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says Inter Milan can have no complaints over the dismissal of Marco Materazzi during last night's 2-0 victory.

"It was two bookable offences, he deserved to go," Gerrard told ITV Sport. "I wasn't surprised at all.

"But when it happened, they got a lot behind the ball. They played for 0-0 and we had to be patient."

Gerrard urged caution after Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Inter in the Champions League, quarter final first leg.

"It was a big night but it means nothing unless we finish the job off," Gerrard said.

"We are not getting carried away. It was a good performance and we are happy but it is half-time.

"For everyone connected with the club, it is big. It is not fair to single people out for praise."

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