Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers revealed that “composure and quality” were among the factors that steered his side to victory against Bolton Wanderers FC on Thursday (AEST) after finding themselves a goal down in the second-half.

The Reds conceded a penalty in the 59th minute when Martin Skrtel brought down Zach Clough inside the box. Eidur Gudjohnsen converted the spot-kick, sending Simon Mignolet the wrong way.

Nevertheless, the Merseysiders’ persistence served them well, as they were rewarded for creating goalscoring opportunities despite trailing late in the game.

Raheem Sterling netted the equaliser in the 86th minute through a well-placed volley before Philippe Coutinho took matters to his own feet, er, hands four minutes thereafter.

"We had some chances in the first half and didn't quite take them. Then we went a goal down to what was never a penalty. But our composure and quality after that moment was very good,” Rodgers told LiverpoolFC.com.

"We scored two but could have had many more. But give credit to Bolton as well over the two games. Neil [Lennon] has done a brilliant job with his squad - they are very resilient and very hard to beat. They took us right to the very end, but it was a great win for us.”

"We have a great habit at the minute, which is winning games. You can't question their character; they have shown in my time here that they have a really strong mentality.”

"They might not have been playing or performing well, but certainly we needed to arrest the momentum that was going the other way after the Crystal Palace game.”

"After that, we did that with seven points out of nine. But it was then putting something in place that was going to get us back operating how we have done. That momentum has now come the other way over the last seven to eight weeks.”

"The team is back at the level technically and in the intensity of the game. It's pleasing because you can see the confidence and even at 1-0 down, we still looked like we were going to create and score goals.”

"The players were magnificent tonight and you've got to give them a huge amount of credit. In a tough game away from home, 1-0 down, to come back and show that character and the quality of the goals was outstanding."

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