After Howson's rapid reply, the Leeds fans grew increasingly frustrated until Becchio put them ahead again with a close-range finish following a Leigh Bromby knock-down.
Torres curled a shot just wide from 22 yards at the other end but Utrecht's Jan Wuytens had a goal disallowed for a foul in the build-up play before the home side again went close as Liverpool's sloppiness gave them added encouragement.