Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     Manchester CityManchester City
Peter HeslopPeter Heslop Computer Player Computer Player
Fabricio PereyraF. Pereyra81
G
1
G
66Gavin ElliottG. Elliott
Samir HollmerS. Hollmer82
D
2
D
64Adrian PattersonA. Patterson
Duncan GlassD. Glass85
D
3
D
58Anthony MendoncaA. Mendonca
Stefan MalmbergS. Malmberg83
D
4
D
57Dave ThatcherD. Thatcher
Scott InglisS. Inglis89
M
captain5
M
68Stuart StrachanS. Strachan
Peter BarrettP. Barrett82
M
6captain
M
67Gary McStayG. McStay
Patricio CaballeroP. Caballero83
M
7
M
67Brian Lua-LuaB. Lua-Lua
Paul MikeP. Mike83
M
8
M
67Jamie Le SauxJ. Le Saux
Paolo LisbieP. Lisbie83
A
9
A
65Del KoncheskyD. Konchesky
Carlos Dario GarcíaC. García85
A
10
A
65Leonardo VergesL. Verges
Miguel RibeiroM. Ribeiro92
A
11
A
61Dean JosephD. Joseph
 
Nicky MoffatN. Moffat76
D
12
G
64Matt HansenM. Hansen
David QuaresmaD. Quaresma81
M
13
M
63Ugo DuberryU. Duberry
Gavin BishopG. Bishop70
A
14
A
60Mick LoweM. Lowe

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 19,426 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.


0.00
Liverpool get the match underway!
2.08
Anthony Mendonca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Joseph. Dean Joseph tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.36
Peter Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Ribeiro collects the pass. Miguel Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to Paolo Lisbie, releasing him through on goal. Paolo Lisbie side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
12.14
Gary McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
14.17
Anthony Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Gary McStay. Gary McStay passes the ball forward to Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Fabricio Pereyra is on top of it.
20.30
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.48
Peter Barrett catches Brian Lua-Lua on the ankles. Peter Barrett is shown the yellow card! Brian Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.02
Paul Mike knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Caballero. Patricio Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. With a superhuman jump, Miguel Ribeiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Anthony Mendonca's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
28.50
It's a corner kick. Scott Inglis loops the ball over to the far post. Samir Hollmer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
30.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary McStay plays the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Fabricio Pereyra.
31.06
Gary McStay takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Paul Mike reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
38.02
Brian Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Dean Joseph who brings the ball under control. Dean Joseph skips past Peter Barrett! Dean Joseph strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.44
Peter Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Mike. Paul Mike makes a simple pass to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Gavin Elliott had no chance!! Goal for Liverpool!
42.00
Adrian Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Dean Joseph. Dean Joseph controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.44
Brian Lua-Lua catches Duncan Glass on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Glass runs off the knock.
45.00
Stefan Malmberg makes a strong solo run forward. Stefan Malmberg flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Lisbie controls it well on his chest. Paolo Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
49.42
Stefan Malmberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Barrett. Peter Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Gavin Elliott. What a great pair of hands!
51.17
Leonardo Verges takes a quick throw-in. Del Konchesky kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Joseph. Dean Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Fabricio Pereyra has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.20
Stefan Malmberg threads a neat ball through to Peter Barrett. Peter Barrett makes a simple pass to Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie plays a one-two with Miguel Ribeiro and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paolo Lisbie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Gavin Elliott!
60.03
Liverpool have made 3 substitutions with Nicky Moffat replacing Stefan Malmberg, David Quaresma replacing Scott Inglis and Gavin Bishop replacing Carlos Dario García .
61.04
With a delightful solo run, Patricio Caballero stretches the opposition's defence. Patricio Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bishop controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gavin Bishop muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.25
Peter Barrett flicks a high ball forward to David Quaresma who takes it down. David Quaresma advances inside the box! David Quaresma cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.19
Peter Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Mike. Paul Mike flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Ribeiro who takes it down. Miguel Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Bishop. Gavin Bishop whips the ball goalwards with his head but Anthony Mendonca is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
72.46
Peter Barrett hits a low pass to Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Gavin Elliott manages to keep it out.
73.31
Brian Lua-Lua surges forward with the ball. Brian Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.07
Jamie Le Saux comes in with a late challenge on Peter Barrett. The referee warns Jamie Le Saux to calm down! Peter Barrett stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.11
Seeing Nicky Moffat's attacking run, Paul Mike quickly throws the ball into his path. Nicky Moffat kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Barrett. Peter Barrett knocks the ball forward to Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.05
Paul Mike flicks a high pass forward. Peter Barrett controls it well on his chest. Peter Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bishop. Gavin Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Patterson.
87.05
Patricio Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bishop collects the pass. Gavin Bishop plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Ribeiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Anthony Mendonca comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Bishop. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

Manchester City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
23.6%
51.4%
25%

Scorers
Carlos Dario García 39
David Quaresma 65
Leonardo Verges 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Quaresma of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Fabricio Pereyra (GK)
7
2.Samir Hollmer (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
4.Stefan Malmberg (DEF)
7
5.Scott Inglis (MID)
6
6.Peter Barrett (MID)yellow card
8
7.Patricio Caballero (MID)
7
8.Paul Mike (MID)
7
9.Paolo Lisbie (ATT)
7
10.Carlos Dario García (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)
8
 
12.Nicky Moffat (DEF)
6
13.David Quaresma (MID)goal scored
9
14.Gavin Bishop (ATT)
6

1.Gavin Elliott (GK)
8
2.Adrian Patterson (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Mendonca (DEF)
7
4.Dave Thatcher (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Strachan (MID)
6
6.Gary McStay (MID)
6
7.Brian Lua-Lua (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jamie Le Saux (MID)
5
9.Del Konchesky (ATT)
6
10.Leonardo Verges (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dean Joseph (ATT)
7
 
12.Matt Hansen (GK)
0
13.Ugo Duberry (MID)
0
14.Mick Lowe (ATT)
0