Cisse scores as Liverpool trounce Celtic

New signing Djibril Cisse scored twice as Liverpool hammered Celtic 5-1 in the Champions World Series in New York last night.

New signing Djibril Cisse scored twice as Liverpool hammered Celtic 5-1 in the Champions World Series in New York last night.

Celtic, playing their second match in three days, offered little resistance at Rentschler Field.

Liverpool went in front after four minutes thanks to John Arne Riise before England striker Michael Owen added a second goal on 17 minutes.

Former AJ Auxerre marksman Cisse, leading scorer in the French League last season, found the net twice in the second half while Swiss international Stephane Henchoz notched his first goal in more than five years with Liverpool.

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Craig Beattie replied from the penalty spot for Celtic. It was the second consecutive defeat for Celtic, who lost their tour opener 4-2 to Chelsea in Seattle on Saturday.

The series features 11 friendly matches at eight venues across the United States, involving club sides from England, Italy, Scotland, Portugal, Germany and Turkey.

Celtic take on Manchester United in Philadelphia tomorrow.