Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 2,306 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Scunthorpe United start the match!
10.32
0-0Ben Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Batty. Sylvain Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Scholes. Syd Scholes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Lua-Lua.
14.00
0-0Jermaine Hamilton kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Robinson. Darius Robinson makes a beautiful solo run. Darius Robinson shoots from distance but it flies wide!
16.29
Eoin Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Robinson. Darius Robinson surges forward with the ball. Darius Robinson shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.53
Axel Ardiles threads the ball through to Eddie Bellamy. Eddie Bellamy chips the ball to his team mate, Laurent Stassin. Laurent Stassin shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
20.03
0-0Axel Ardiles barges into Darius Robinson. The referee calls over Axel Ardiles and shows him a yellow card! Darius Robinson runs off the knock.
26.54
Darius Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Scholes. Syd Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.55
Des Benali knocks the ball forward to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Martin Dahlin. Martin Dahlin goes all the way! Martin Dahlin takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.20
0-0Scunthorpe United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Liverpool's defence.
42.36
Robert Deane makes a probing pass to Sylvain Batty. Sylvain Batty brings the ball forward. Sylvain Batty controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Liverpool kicking off!
53.57
Sylvain Batty passes the ball forward to Syd Scholes. Syd Scholes shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.07
0-0Gilles Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Serrant. Ashley Serrant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Laurent Stassin. Laurent Stassin makes a probing pass to Martin Dahlin but he's offside!
60.17
Eoin Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Darius Robinson. Darius Robinson makes a probing pass to Syd Scholes. Syd Scholes shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
61.22
Omer McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Scholes. Syd Scholes shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.35
0-0Eddie Bellamy comes in with a late challenge on Omer McManaman. Eddie Bellamy is warned by the referee! Omer McManaman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.19
Sylvain Batty hacks Scott Sullivan from behind! Sylvain Batty is given a warning by the referee! Scott Sullivan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.17
Sylvain Batty controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Scholes. Syd Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.16
Scott Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Laurent Stassin. Laurent Stassin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
84.06
0-0Sylvain Batty hacks Scott Sullivan from behind! The referee calls over Sylvain Batty again and warns him to calm down! Scott Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.11
Jermaine Hamilton knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Batty. Sylvain Batty advances with the ball. Sylvain Batty knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Scholes. Syd Scholes rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
0
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.2%
29.8%
Play Area
27.4%
46.4%
26.2%