Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 18,656 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
The pitch is in great condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
0.00
0-0Liverpool get the match underway!
2.57
0-0Seth Milligan comes in with a late challenge on Philip Lassiter. Seth Milligan is shown the yellow card! Philip Lassiter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.22
0-0Kevin Szepan comes in with a late challenge on Robert Hackworth. The referee calls over Kevin Szepan and shows him a yellow card! Robert Hackworth carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.12
0-0Danny Barrett plays the ball forward to Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess threads a neat ball through to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Mckay.
16.01
1-0Danny Barrett knocks the ball forward to Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess makes a beautiful solo run. Rio Burgess shoots from long range. Artur Ripanu is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.34
1-0Philip Lassiter sees Danny Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Barrett makes a probing pass to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
24.39
1-0Frank Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Paul Lockley controls it well on his chest. Paul Lockley lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.05
John Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Diego Peralta.
28.31
1-0John Higginbotham takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Philip Lassiter reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.04
Neil Hitchcock hits a low pass to Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess threads a neat ball through to Kevin Szepan. Kevin Szepan plays a one-two with Quim Reis and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Kevin Szepan provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Artur Ripanu easily smothers it!
32.43
1-0Rio Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Adam Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Beckham knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Szepan is offside!
33.44
Paolo Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.13
Aaron Byrne comes in with a late challenge on Danny Barrett. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Barrett stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Newcastle United start the second half!
47.39
Rio Burgess makes a probing pass to Quim Reis. Quim Reis whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Szepan. Kevin Szepan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
48.06
Volodymyr Zgurovsky hits a low pass to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne makes a probing pass to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan knocks the ball forward, putting Paolo Myers through on goal. Paolo Myers shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Diego Peralta!
49.29
Frank Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne passes the ball forward but Paolo Myers is offside!
54.38
1-1Paolo Myers catches Philip Lassiter on the ankles. The referee brings Paolo Myers to one side and gives him a warning! Philip Lassiter runs off the knock.
55.04
Philip Lassiter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess threads a neat ball through to Alan Merson. Alan Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.47
Oleksandr Demyanchuk comes in with a late challenge on Joe Campbell. Oleksandr Demyanchuk is given a warning by the referee! Joe Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.35
1-1Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Ross Moore replacing Quim Reis and Daniel Jeda replacing Rio Burgess .
61.36
1-1Kevin Szepan makes a simple pass to Daniel Jeda. Daniel Jeda rushes past Craig Mckay! Daniel Jeda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Robert Hackworth.
66.12
Kevin Szepan knocks the ball forward to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Artur Ripanu!
67.57
Daniel Jeda threads a neat ball through to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell advances inside the box! Joe Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Artur Ripanu. Excellent save.
71.36
Philip Lassiter hits a low pass to Daniel Jeda. Daniel Jeda flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Szepan who brings the ball under control. Kevin Szepan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleksandr Demyanchuk.
73.20
Kevin Szepan passes the ball forward to Ross Moore. Ross Moore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Mckay.
77.46
Liverpool have made a substitution with Nigel Grondin replacing Joe Campbell .
78.46
Kevin Szepan knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jeda. With great vision, Daniel Jeda plays the ball forward to Adam Beckham who has made a great run into the box. Adam Beckham rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
79.56
John Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley puts a great ball through. Aaron Byrne runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.30
Philip Lassiter threads the ball through to Ross Moore. Ross Moore advances inside the box! Ross Moore tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
90.00
Paul Lockley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Lockley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.6%
Scorers
| Rio Burgess 16 Ross Moore 81 | Aaron Byrne 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rio Burgess of Liverpool |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diego Peralta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danny Barrett (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Philip Lassiter (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Neil Hitchcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Del Drake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rio Burgess (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Kevin Szepan (MID) |  | 6 |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 14. | Ross Moore (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | Artur Ripanu (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Volodymyr Zgurovsky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleksandr Demyanchuk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robert Hackworth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Higginbotham (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frank Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Lockley (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Aaron Byrne (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Seth Milligan (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Paolo Myers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ivan Marquitos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Stamp (ATT) | 0 | |