Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     ChelseaChelsea
Kevin MurphyKevin Murphy Darryn Gent Darryn Gent
Diego PeraltaD. Peralta84
G
captain1
G
80Sean EmertonS. Emerton
Del DrakeD. Drake76
D
2
D
76Ronnie WatsonR. Watson
Philip LassiterP. Lassiter81
D
3
D
74Don CaldwellD. Caldwell
Neil HitchcockN. Hitchcock81
D
4
D
76Stjepan BoksicS. Boksic
Damien AllmanD. Allman87
D
5
D
79Claus MyssingC. Myssing
Rio BurgessR. Burgess78
M
6
M
88Francis MossF. Moss
Kevin SzepanK. Szepan77
M
7captain
M
90Marvin GrantM. Grant
Adam BeckhamA. Beckham77
A
8
M
104Neil BanksN. Banks
Alan MersonA. Merson84
A
9
A
90Silvio PostigaS. Postiga
Joe CampbellJ. Campbell79
A
10
A
89Kevin PlattK. Platt
Quim ReisQ. Reis77
A
11
A
82Spencer CroftS. Croft
 
Nigel GrondinN. Grondin74
A
12
M
89Jimmy CabrolJ. Cabrol
Daniel JedaD. Jeda75
M
13
A
84Christos NikolaidisC. Nikolaidis
Terry NewtonT. Newton75
M
14
A
78Michael MossM. Moss

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.


0.00
Chelsea kick off the first half!
4.43
Neil Hitchcock flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Szepan who takes it down. Kevin Szepan hits a low pass to Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Szepan. Kevin Szepan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Sean Emerton.
5.07
Corner kick to Liverpool. Kevin Szepan chips it out wide. Joe Campbell shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
10.18
Kevin Szepan passes the ball forward to Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.06
Philip Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Rio Burgess controls it well on his chest. Rio Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Szepan. Kevin Szepan advances inside the box! Kevin Szepan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
24.03
With imagination, Rio Burgess laces a weighted ball forward to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
26.14
Damien Allman clumsily knocks into Marvin Grant. The referee brings Damien Allman to one side and gives him a warning! Marvin Grant stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.22
Spencer Croft makes a simple pass to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Del Drake.
36.41
Ronnie Watson barges into Rio Burgess. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rio Burgess runs off the knock.
39.06
Kevin Szepan passes the ball forward to Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Sean Emerton is on top of it.
42.40
Francis Moss makes a beautiful solo run. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Liverpool kick off the second half!
47.32
Neil Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Szepan. Kevin Szepan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Merson. Alan Merson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
48.47
Damien Allman threads a neat ball through to Alan Merson. Alan Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Campbell but he's offside!
51.20
Adam Beckham barges into Stjepan Boksic. The referee brings Adam Beckham to one side and gives him a warning! Stjepan Boksic stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.59
Rio Burgess flicks a high ball forward to Joe Campbell who gracefully takes it down. Joe Campbell shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.33
With imagination, Rio Burgess laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Szepan. Kevin Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Merson. Alan Merson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Sean Emerton.
55.57
It's a corner kick. Rio Burgess loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Kevin Platt reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
60.59
Liverpool have made a substitution with Nigel Grondin replacing Quim Reis .
61.65
Rio Burgess sees Joe Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.58
Kevin Szepan catches Kevin Platt on the ankles. Kevin Szepan is warned by the referee! Kevin Platt runs off the knock.
66.00
Stjepan Boksic knocks the ball forward to Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft plays a scrappy one-two with Francis Moss and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Spencer Croft provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Neil Hitchcock is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
67.39
Neil Hitchcock clumsily knocks into Spencer Croft. The referee calls over Neil Hitchcock and warns him to calm down! Spencer Croft runs off the knock.
69.00
Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Postiga who brings the ball under control. Silvio Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.24
Marvin Grant picks a pass forward to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga edges inside the box! Silvio Postiga shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, Diego Peralta, sees it late!! Goal for Chelsea!
77.10
Liverpool have made a substitution with Terry Newton replacing Kevin Szepan .
78.16
Stjepan Boksic knocks the ball forward to Neil Banks. Neil Banks kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Diego Peralta!
84.45
Neil Banks clumsily knocks into Terry Newton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Terry Newton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.01
Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Grant collects the pass. Marvin Grant brings the ball forward. Marvin Grant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Terry Newton passes the ball forward to Alan Merson. Alan Merson shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Sean Emerton. What a save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

Chelsea
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
29.1%
46.5%
24.4%

Scorers
Kevin Szepan 18
Silvio Postiga 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Szepan of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Diego Peralta (GK)
6
2.Del Drake (DEF)
6
3.Philip Lassiter (DEF)
6
4.Neil Hitchcock (DEF)
6
5.Damien Allman (DEF)
6
6.Rio Burgess (MID)
8
7.Kevin Szepan (MID)goal scored
9
8.Adam Beckham (ATT)
6
9.Alan Merson (ATT)
6
10.Joe Campbell (ATT)
6
11.Quim Reis (ATT)
6
 
12.Nigel Grondin (ATT)
6
13.Daniel Jeda (MID)
0
14.Terry Newton (MID)
6

1.Sean Emerton (GK)
8
2.Ronnie Watson (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
4.Stjepan Boksic (DEF)
7
5.Claus Myssing (DEF)
6
6.Francis Moss (MID)
7
7.Marvin Grant (MID)
8
8.Neil Banks (MID)yellow card
6
9.Silvio Postiga (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kevin Platt (ATT)
6
11.Spencer Croft (ATT)
7
 
12.Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
0
13.Christos Nikolaidis (ATT)
0
14.Michael Moss (ATT)
0