Original sentence: Goals coming from Peter Crouch (2) and Steven Gerrard.Liverpool joined the competition at the semi-final stage on December 15th, courtesy of a bye.Liverpool went on to dominate the remainder of the game, 3 disallowed goals for offside and multiple saves from the Sao Paulo FC goalkeeper prevented Liverpool from the winning the only trophy the have never won.Liverpools final opponents we're to be Brazil’s Sao Paulo FC onn December 18th.Sao Paulo FC gained entry into the competition by winning the Copa Libertadores.The game was decided by a single goal scored by Sao Paulo FC striker Minero.The semi-final was played against Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa, which LIverpool comfortably won 3-0
Edited sentence: The Reds beat Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa 3-0 on  December 15, 2005 in the semi-final in the International Stadium, Yokohama and lost 1-0 to Brazil’s Sao Paulo FC in the final on December 18, 2005 also held at the International Stadium Yokohama.The game was dominated by Liverpool as they outshot Sao Paulo, but fate was not on Liverpool's side as they hit the crossbar multiple times and had three goals called back on unclear offside whistles