Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Kevin MurphyKevin Murphy Si Williams Si Williams
Harry KirklandH. Kirkland56
G
1
G
62Chris MurrayC. Murray
Jason McgovernJ. Mcgovern66
D
2
D
52Marc HanssenM. Hanssen
Paul VernazzaP. Vernazza63
D
3
D
68Ruud OoijerR. Ooijer
Francis BrightonF. Brighton68
D
4
D
63Tony CroftT. Croft
Harvey CarragherH. Carragher67
M
5
D
60Marinus Shew A TjonM. Shew A Tjon
Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan57
M
6
M
59Tomˆs Van DijkT. Van Dijk
Pegguy PardeilhanP. Pardeilhan62
M
7
M
57Adrian SimoneA. Simone
Gary McleodG. Mcleod66
M
captain8captain
A
64Demlaba LambourdeD. Lambourde
Rodrigo NevesR. Neves56
A
9
A
61Carl FoxC. Fox
Kelvin CarragherK. Carragher69
A
10
A
66Kai VöllerK. Völler
Michel De GierM. De Gier61
A
11
A
57Mick GalliM. Galli
 
Peter EustaceP. Eustace58
A
12
D
75Fredrik LawtonF. Lawton
Francisco AriasF. Arias60
M
13
M
72Graham PhilipsG. Philips
Stanley GallagherS. Gallagher60
D
14
A
63Nigel FoxN. Fox

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 18,087 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Defoe.


0.00
Liverpool kick off and get the match underway!
3.48
Paul Vernazza sees Francis Brighton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Brighton knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Carragher. Harvey Carragher shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Chris Murray manages to gather it easily.
8.51
With great vision, Tony Croft plays the ball forward to Adrian Simone. Adrian Simone kicks a strong pass forward to Tomˆs Van Dijk. Tomˆs Van Dijk shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.42
Tomˆs Van Dijk threads a neat ball through to Kai Völler. Kai Völler shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.55
Pegguy Pardeilhan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves passes the ball forward but Gary Mcleod is offside!
12.32
Pegguy Pardeilhan knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.55
Stuart Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Chris Murray manages to keep it out.
15.59
Ruud Ooijer decides to run forward with the ball. Ruud Ooijer kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Völler. Kai Völler shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Harry Kirkland comfortably smothers it!
16.53
Tomˆs Van Dijk flicks a high pass forward. Mick Galli controls it well on his chest. Mick Galli shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
18.41
Paul Vernazza clumsily knocks into Adrian Simone. Paul Vernazza is shown the yellow card! Adrian Simone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.45
Tony Croft makes a simple pass to Demlaba Lambourde. Demlaba Lambourde shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
26.02
Paul Vernazza barges into Carl Fox. Paul Vernazza is given a warning by the referee! Carl Fox gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.14
Adrian Simone threads a neat ball through to Carl Fox. Carl Fox shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.30
Marc Hanssen flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Simone who takes it down. Adrian Simone flicks the ball to his team mate, Demlaba Lambourde. Demlaba Lambourde whips in a cross ball towards Mick Galli. Mick Galli powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.40
Harvey Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Carragher easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kelvin Carragher skips past Tony Croft! Kelvin Carragher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Chris Murray comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
Pegguy Pardeilhan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Mcleod. Gary Mcleod runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gary Mcleod rushes past Marinus Shew A Tjon! Gary Mcleod rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Chris Murray had no chance!! Goal for Liverpool!
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
47.47
Demlaba Lambourde sees Kai Völler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Völler tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
54.47
Francis Brighton flicks a high pass forward to Kelvin Carragher who brings the ball under control. Kelvin Carragher advances inside the box! Kelvin Carragher rockets a shot on goal. Tony Croft steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
55.19
Ruud Ooijer clumsily knocks into Pegguy Pardeilhan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pegguy Pardeilhan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.19
Kai Völler flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Simone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Simone tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.31
Paul Vernazza flicks a high pass forward to Gary Mcleod who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Mcleod plays the ball forward to Michel De Gier. Michel De Gier runs straight at the defence! Michel De Gier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Chris Murray gets down and covers it.
65.17
Kelvin Carragher barges into Ruud Ooijer. The referee calls over Kelvin Carragher and shows him a yellow card! Ruud Ooijer runs off the knock.
69.47
Ruud Ooijer threads a neat ball through to Adrian Simone. Adrian Simone makes a simple pass to Carl Fox. Carl Fox puts a great ball through but Demlaba Lambourde is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
71.39
Ruud Ooijer knocks the ball forward to Adrian Simone. Adrian Simone sees Tomˆs Van Dijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomˆs Van Dijk makes a probing pass to Demlaba Lambourde but he's offside!
72.08
Tomˆs Van Dijk threads a neat ball through to Mick Galli. Mick Galli knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Simone. Adrian Simone heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
75.55
Jason Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Carragher collects the pass. Harvey Carragher hits a low pass to Rodrigo Neves. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rodrigo Neves provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.46
Adrian Simone advances with the ball. Adrian Simone shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
84.03
Jason Mcgovern clumsily knocks into Mick Galli. The referee warns Jason Mcgovern to calm down! Mick Galli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.23
Francis Brighton sees Rodrigo Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Neves passes the ball forward to Michel De Gier. Michel De Gier knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Mcleod. Gary Mcleod beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
1
10
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
30.5%
41.5%
28%

Scorers
Gary Mcleod 45
Rodrigo Neves 76

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Mcleod of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Harry Kirkland (GK)
6
2.Jason Mcgovern (DEF)
6
3.Paul Vernazza (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Francis Brighton (DEF)
6
5.Harvey Carragher (MID)
7
6.Stuart Sullivan (MID)
7
7.Pegguy Pardeilhan (MID)
8
8.Gary Mcleod (MID)goal scored
9
9.Rodrigo Neves (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kelvin Carragher (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Michel De Gier (ATT)
7
 
12.Peter Eustace (ATT)
0
13.Francisco Arias (MID)
0
14.Stanley Gallagher (DEF)
0

1.Chris Murray (GK)
7
2.Marc Hanssen (DEF)
6
3.Ruud Ooijer (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Tony Croft (DEF)
7
5.Marinus Shew A Tjon (DEF)
6
6.Tomˆs Van Dijk (MID)
6
7.Adrian Simone (MID)
7
8.Demlaba Lambourde (ATT)
6
9.Carl Fox (ATT)
6
10.Kai Völler (ATT)
6
11.Mick Galli (ATT)
6
 
12.Fredrik Lawton (DEF)
0
13.Graham Philips (MID)
0
14.Nigel Fox (ATT)
0