Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     BarnsleyBarnsley
Kevin MurphyKevin Murphy David Ward David Ward
Diego PeraltaD. Peralta83
G
captain1
G
63Richard Le SauxR. Le Saux
Philip LassiterP. Lassiter81
D
2
D
78Kemal TilerK. Tiler
Del DrakeD. Drake76
D
3captain
D
74Stanley GranvilleS. Granville
Neil HitchcockN. Hitchcock79
D
4
D
72Bill ClaphamB. Clapham
Damien AllmanD. Allman80
D
5
M
76Gareth BeckhamG. Beckham
Vicente VelascoV. Velasco81
M
6
M
74Alfred MurrinA. Murrin
Branko DammanB. Damman84
M
7
M
69Carl PearceC. Pearce
Rio BurgessR. Burgess78
M
8
M
67Samuel FonsecaS. Fonseca
Adam BeckhamA. Beckham75
A
9
A
78Javier YáñezJ. Yáñez
Alan MersonA. Merson84
A
10
A
76Ezequiel SivoriE. Sivori
Joe CampbellJ. Campbell79
A
11
A
74Dion WallworkD. Wallwork
 
Nigel GrondinN. Grondin72
A
12
A
74Rafael CamachoR. Camacho
André RomoA. Romo73
M
13
A
72Alfredo FranzoneA. Franzone
Marvin CoppingM. Copping73
M
14
D
71Rodolfo CaraccioloR. Caracciolo

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 20,202 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.


0.00
Barnsley kick off and get the first half underway!
4.22
Stanley Granville comes in with a late challenge on Joe Campbell. The referee calls over Stanley Granville and warns him to calm down! Joe Campbell runs off the knock.
10.49
Javier Yáñez threads the ball through to Ezequiel Sivori. Ezequiel Sivori shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
14.48
Rio Burgess takes it forward alone. Rio Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Tiler.
20.46
Ezequiel Sivori comes in with a late challenge on Neil Hitchcock. Ezequiel Sivori is given a warning by the referee! Neil Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.12
Samuel Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Yáñez. Javier Yáñez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philip Lassiter.
27.32
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.39
Del Drake flicks a high pass forward. Vicente Velasco controls it well on his chest. Vicente Velasco threads a neat ball through to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Richard Le Saux picks it out of the air!
32.28
Alan Merson flicks a high pass forward to Branko Damman who brings the ball under control. Branko Damman puts a great ball through. Vicente Velasco runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.37
Neil Hitchcock picks a pass forward to Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess passes the ball forward to Alan Merson. Alan Merson shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
40.26
Vicente Velasco passes the ball forward to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Richard Le Saux.
44.32
Bill Clapham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Granville. Stanley Granville flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Murrin who brings the ball under control. Alfred Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Del Drake flicks a high ball forward to Branko Damman who gracefully takes it down. Branko Damman passes the ball forward to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Clapham.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool kick off!
47.35
Alfred Murrin hits a low pass to Carl Pearce. Carl Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Ezequiel Sivori controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ezequiel Sivori comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.23
Stanley Granville makes a simple pass to Gareth Beckham. With a delightful solo run, Gareth Beckham stretches the opposition's defence. Gareth Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Murrin but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.26
Rio Burgess barges into Gareth Beckham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gareth Beckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.00
Vicente Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Adam Beckham who brings the ball neatly under control. Adam Beckham skips past Kemal Tiler! Adam Beckham comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
57.36
Samuel Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Del Drake. The referee brings Samuel Fonseca to one side and gives him a warning! Del Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.32
Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Grondin replacing Joe Campbell and André Romo replacing Vicente Velasco .
61.40
Gareth Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Sivori. Ezequiel Sivori plays a scrappy one-two with Samuel Fonseca and advances towards the goal... Ezequiel Sivori takes a shot at goal. Diego Peralta gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
69.49
Kemal Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Beckham collects the pass. Gareth Beckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
72.08
Rio Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Richard Le Saux. Excellent save.
73.17
Branko Damman flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Grondin who takes it down. Nigel Grondin shoots from outside the area but Richard Le Saux reads it well. Great save!
77.47
Liverpool have made a substitution with Marvin Copping replacing Rio Burgess .Barnsley have made a substitution with Rodolfo Caracciolo replacing Dion Wallwork .
79.31
Philip Lassiter makes an attacking run forward. Philip Lassiter plays a scrappy one-two with Marvin Copping and stumbles forward towards the goal... Philip Lassiter comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
83.07
Samuel Fonseca hits a low pass to Alfred Murrin. Alfred Murrin whips in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Sivori. Ezequiel Sivori connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
84.21
Nigel Grondin hits a low pass to Alan Merson. Alan Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Clapham.
89.01
Nigel Grondin hacks Alfred Murrin from behind! Nigel Grondin is warned by the referee! Alfred Murrin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

Barnsley
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%

Scorers
Ezequiel Sivori 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ezequiel Sivori of Barnsley

Match Ratings
1.Diego Peralta (GK)
7
2.Philip Lassiter (DEF)
7
3.Del Drake (DEF)
6
4.Neil Hitchcock (DEF)
6
5.Damien Allman (DEF)
6
6.Vicente Velasco (MID)
7
7.Branko Damman (MID)
7
8.Rio Burgess (MID)yellow card
6
9.Adam Beckham (ATT)
7
10.Alan Merson (ATT)
6
11.Joe Campbell (ATT)
6
 
12.Nigel Grondin (ATT)
6
13.André Romo (MID)
6
14.Marvin Copping (MID)
6

1.Richard Le Saux (GK)
9
2.Kemal Tiler (DEF)
6
3.Stanley Granville (DEF)
6
4.Bill Clapham (DEF)
6
5.Gareth Beckham (MID)
7
6.Alfred Murrin (MID)
6
7.Carl Pearce (MID)
7
8.Samuel Fonseca (MID)
6
9.Javier Yáñez (ATT)
6
10.Ezequiel Sivori (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Dion Wallwork (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Camacho (ATT)
0
13.Alfredo Franzone (ATT)
0
14.Rodolfo Caracciolo (DEF)
6