Kick-off was taken at 5.45pm BST as LASK welcomed Liverpool for a Champions League fixture in Austria, the first time the Austrian club has hosted a match at this level at home.
In the opening two minutes Liverpool dominated possession, appearing intent on keeping the ball and taking the sting out of the atmosphere, while LASK had little involvement in the early exchanges.
LASK’s supporters were lively behind their goal, creating a buoyant atmosphere typical of a club making its Champions League debut on home soil. The home side will be hoping that the crowd’s energy can spur them into greater participation as the match develops.
Liverpool’s early patient approach suggested a plan to control tempo rather than pressing for a quick breakthrough. How the balance of possession and momentum shifts as the game progresses will be central to whether LASK can carve out opportunities against the visiting side.