The Merseysiders' final chance of silverware was dashed by Thursday's Europa League semi-final defeat by Atletico Madrid - a result that further increased the pressure on Benitez.

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"For us, it is a good result and it feels good to reach the semi-finals, " Ammouta said.

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Mrs May said former Durham Chief Constable Jon Stoddart would lead the new inquiry, focussing specifically on the Liverpool fans' deaths as a result of what happened at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final with Nottingham Forest.

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But the Hammers held on for a result which may soften the pain of their Carling Cup semi-final exit at Birmingham in midweek.

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Dhoni admitted the result puts his side under pressure to qualify for the semi-finals, but said he has confidence they will still go through.

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But Young refused to get carried away and said now all the region's attentions would be concentrated on getting a result against Bath next week and making it into the EDF semi-finals.

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It is debatable whether the semi-factual story can shoulder the burden of political and historical significance the author gives it, and the result is more muddled than revelatory.

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The result maintained Etoile's unbeaten run in the group and kept the Tunisians on course for the semi-finals for the third time in four years.

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