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The young Montenegro international struck after 27 minutes when clear through, and 10 minutes later deflected a Juan Vargas low cross past Jose Reina.

Liverpool battled hard in the second-half, but the damage had been done in that disastrous opening period.

This was their first away defeat in Europe since the semi-final defeat at Chelsea in April 2008, and only their ninth away reverse in 38 attempts in the competition under boss Rafael Benitez.

Liverpool had no answer to 19-year-old Jovetic's drive and pace, and their Group E future is now under serious threat.

Liverpool did not manage a shot on target in a disappointing first period and although they fought back after the break, Fiorentina were not going to let a prized victory escape their grasp.

There had been constant indecision in the Liverpool defence, and a failure to retain possession in midfield, and they were punished after 27 minutes.

Adrian Mutu was in a clear offside position on the edge of the box, but Cristiano Zanetti's through ball was aimed at Jovetic - running from an on-side position - who was allowed to close in on Jose Reina before guiding the ball past the Spaniard.

Reina needed to save well from Juan Manuel Vargas soon after as Fiorentina sought to capitalise on their success.

The second was not long coming. After 37 minutes Marco Marchionni crossed from the right and the ball found Vargas on the left. His low shot to the near post was deflected past Reina by Jovetic.