<!--Article Start--> <p style="text-align: justify">Liverpool and Chelsea engaged in a thrilling 1-1 draw at Anfield in the first leg of the Capital One Cup.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The Reds played some of their best football and <a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/2015/liverpool-1-1-chelsea-mourinho-says-liverpool-did-not-deserve-to-win-despite-dominating/">even though Jose Mourinho said Chelsea deserved what they got out of the game</a>, their only shot on target was Eden Hazard's penalty while Liverpool attempted 19 shots down on the busy Thibaut Courtois.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The Liverpool boss was extremely delighted with his team's performance and believe Liverpool can go into the next leg at Stamford Bridge and get a win to progress to the final of the competition.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a Therea s absolutely no doubt we can go into the second game and get the result,a <a href="http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brendan-rodgers-in-no-doubt-8485181">he said.</a></p> <p style="text-align: justify">a They'll be happier in terms of the scoreline, but I'm extremely happy with our performance.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a I thought we were outstanding. Our performance was at a really top level, and we definitely deserved to win.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a It was a good game, a big game between two really good teams, but they had one shot on target which was the penalty, which I think shows you how magnificently we defended.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a Then our creation in the game was of a high level, the only thing that was missing was the finish. It was an outstanding team performance.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a It sets it up nicely for the second leg, when you would expect Chelsea to open up a bit more playing at home.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Rodgers was left disappointed by two decisions which went against Liverpool. Referee Martin Atkinson did not give the home side two penalties - for a handball by Diego Costa and Thibaut Courtois handling the ball outside outside his area in the second half.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a We're disappointed we never got a penalty,a he said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a It's a clear handball by Costa. He's on the floor, but it bounces and hits his arm. How we didn't get that, I don't know.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a Then the goalkeeper, who was outstanding, has handballed outside the area. That was unfortunate for us.a </p> <p style="text-align: justify">Rodgers heaped praise on young Raheem Sterling, who scored a wonderful equaliser for the team and ensured Liverpool stay in the competition/</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a The rest has done him the world of good,a he said. a I thought he was outstanding in his movement in behind, and also exploiting the space in front of the defence.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a His speed was frightening to get in, and then the finish off his left foot was excellent. It was a very good goal and he deserved it for his performance.a </p> <p style="text-align: justify">Rodgers also gave an update on striker Daniel Sturridge, who could have been a difference in the game, and hinted that he could make a return from injury in time for the second leg at Stamford Bridge next week.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a He's really kicked on in his recovery,a he said. a He's done very well, and we will just have to look at it between now and then.a </p> <!--Article End-->