Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Kevin MurphyKevin Murphy Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Diego PeraltaD. Peralta83
G
captain1
G
77Artur RipanuA. Ripanu
Danny BarrettD. Barrett68
D
2
D
80Volodymyr ZgurovskyV. Zgurovsky
Del DrakeD. Drake76
D
3
D
73Jason CarterJ. Carter
Neil HitchcockN. Hitchcock79
D
4
D
73Craig MckayC. Mckay
Damien AllmanD. Allman80
D
5
M
75Kevin DeaneK. Deane
Vicente VelascoV. Velasco81
M
6captain
M
87Ben McgrealB. Mcgreal
Branko DammanB. Damman84
M
7
M
81Paul LockleyP. Lockley
Rio BurgessR. Burgess78
M
8
M
80Lucas GonzalesL. Gonzales
Dean HapgoodD. Hapgood66
A
9
A
81Aaron ByrneA. Byrne
Alan MersonA. Merson84
A
10
A
73Seth MilliganS. Milligan
Nigel GrondinN. Grondin72
A
11
A
75Paolo MyersP. Myers
 
Joe CampbellJ. Campbell79
A
12
D
71Robert HackworthR. Hackworth
André RomoA. Romo73
M
13
M
73Frank LinekerF. Lineker
Marvin CoppingM. Copping73
M
14
A
47Jacob StampJ. Stamp

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Newcastle United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.


0.00
Liverpool start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.09
Danny Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco plays the ball forward to Nigel Grondin. Nigel Grondin shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Artur Ripanu.
4.39
Branko Damman takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Damien Allman shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.26
Neil Hitchcock decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to Nigel Grondin. Nigel Grondin tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
14.39
Paul Lockley flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Myers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Myers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Diego Peralta!
16.58
Jason Carter threads a neat ball through to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Peralta who gathers it comfortably.
27.33
Lucas Gonzales threads the ball through to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Seth Milligan provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It curls slightly but Diego Peralta manages to gather it.
28.34
Craig Mckay threads a neat ball through to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
32.38
Del Drake surges forward with the ball. Del Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Artur Ripanu.
42.23
Vicente Velasco makes a simple pass to Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
44.34
Lucas Gonzales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan runs straight at the defence! Seth Milligan tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Neil Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Dean Hapgood collects the pass. Dean Hapgood shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Artur Ripanu!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Newcastle United start the second half!
47.02
Paolo Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Deane and stumbles forward towards the goal... Seth Milligan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Diego Peralta gets down and covers it.
49.29
Neil Hitchcock decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Hitchcock decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Hitchcock shoots from distance but Artur Ripanu reads it well. Nice save!
51.52
Branko Damman kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Grondin. Nigel Grondin plays a quick one-two with Dean Hapgood and rushes in on goal... Nigel Grondin cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Artur Ripanu gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
55.13
Del Drake controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco laces a through ball forward to Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.24
Branko Damman sees Alan Merson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Merson threads the ball through to Nigel Grondin but he's offside!
63.19
Neil Hitchcock brings the ball forward. Neil Hitchcock surges forward with the ball. Neil Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Grondin. Nigel Grondin flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.04
Volodymyr Zgurovsky kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne passes the ball forward to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Hitchcock.
71.27
Vicente Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess knocks the ball forward to Nigel Grondin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.25
Lucas Gonzales makes a simple pass to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers plays a scrappy one-two with Aaron Byrne and advances towards the goal... Paolo Myers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.34
Ben Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan passes the ball forward to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Diego Peralta manages to gather it.
78.29
Ben Mcgreal knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
84.20
Rio Burgess flicks a high pass forward to Dean Hapgood who brings the ball under control. Dean Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Branko Damman. Branko Damman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Liverpool!
90.00
Craig Mckay pushes up the pitch. Craig Mckay makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Mckay lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

Newcastle United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
30.4%
44.3%
25.3%

Scorers
Dean Hapgood 55
Branko Damman 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Hitchcock of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Diego Peralta (GK)
7
2.Danny Barrett (DEF)
6
3.Del Drake (DEF)
6
4.Neil Hitchcock (DEF)
9
5.Damien Allman (DEF)
6
6.Vicente Velasco (MID)
7
7.Branko Damman (MID)goal scored
8
8.Rio Burgess (MID)
6
9.Dean Hapgood (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Alan Merson (ATT)
6
11.Nigel Grondin (ATT)
6
 
12.Joe Campbell (ATT)
0
13.André Romo (MID)
0
14.Marvin Copping (MID)
0

1.Artur Ripanu (GK)
7
2.Volodymyr Zgurovsky (DEF)
6
3.Jason Carter (DEF)
6
4.Craig Mckay (DEF)
7
5.Kevin Deane (MID)
6
6.Ben Mcgreal (MID)
6
7.Paul Lockley (MID)
6
8.Lucas Gonzales (MID)
6
9.Aaron Byrne (ATT)
6
10.Seth Milligan (ATT)
7
11.Paolo Myers (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Hackworth (DEF)
0
13.Frank Lineker (MID)
0
14.Jacob Stamp (ATT)
0