<h3 style="text-align: justify"><strong><em>Christian Benteke struck a superb volley on his debut as Liverpool battled past English third-tier side Swindon Town 2-1 in a friendly at the County Ground on Sunday.</em></strong> . </h3> <p style="text-align: justify"></p> <p style="text-align: justify">The Belgian international moved to Anfield last month from Premier League rivals Aston Villa after the Reds agreed to pay his A?32.5m (46.2 million euros; $50.7 million dollars) release clause.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Benteke gave Liverpool fans cause for optimism ahead of the new season after scoring a wonderful opening goal against the Wiltshire side.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Swindon -- who missed out on promotion to the Championship last season after a 4-0 defeat to Preston North End in the League One play-off final -- matched a strong Liverpool side in an evenly contested first half, before Liverpool went in front three minutes after the break.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">After neat build-up play, the ball popped up to Benteke, who controlled on his chest before rifling an unstoppable volley past Swindon 'keeper Lawrence Vigouroux.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Swindon responded and stunned Liverpool just after the hour mark.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Former Tottenham striker John Obika picked up a pass on the right hand side of the penalty area before cutting inside and finishing past visiting 'keeper Adam Bogdan.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The League One side looked as if they would hold on for a draw but Liverpool, who'd just returned from a pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia, struck three minutes from time through 18-year-old winger Sheyi Ojo after he was played in by Kolo Toure.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Reds manager Brendan Rodgers also handed a debut to Brazilian international forward Roberto Firmino, and will be pleased to end pre-season on a high ahead of their Premier League opener at Stoke City next Sunday.</p> <p style="text-align: justify"><strong>By AFP</strong></p>