Fernando Torres scored his first goal for Liverpool in the 2-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua.
Gerrard also on target against Shanghai
Fernando Torres scored his first goal for Liverpool in the 2-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua.
The club's record signing put The Reds ahead in the Port of Rotterdam tournament opener before Steven Gerrard curled in a fine second goal.
Though chances were at a premium at Feyenoord's De Kuip stadium, Liverpool took the lead with their first real opportunity on 13 minutes.
Yossi Benayoun - another new signing for Liverpool - threaded through a clever pass for Torres, who produced a cute finish over the Shanghai keeper.
Torres wanted a penalty after half-an-hour after taking a tumble in the box before strike partner Peter Crouch's weak chip was easily saved.
Touch of class
Liverpool were given a scare before the break when Blanco slipped through, but his shot clipped the legs of keeper David Martin.
In the second half, Gerrard climbed off the bench to add a touch of class to a laboured contest when he worked room for a shot and curled his effort inside the far post from 20 yards.
Former Feyenoord striker Dirk Kuyt then slipped a pass through for Benayoun, but the Israeli was closed down as he scented a goal.
Rafa Benitez's men will face tournament hosts Feyenoord in their second game of the competition on Sunday.
