Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 17,760 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Liverpool are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Liverpool are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
2.44
0-0Silvio Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bojan Farnerud. Bojan Farnerud makes a probing pass to Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.44
Pierre Mbami flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
4.54
0-0Bojan Farnerud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.47
Pierpaolo Baronchelli hits it upfield. Claudiu Arcos knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Campos. Jose Campos powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.45
Neil Sturridge surges forward with the ball. Neil Sturridge plays a perfect one-two with Sven Rohrschneider and rushes in on goal... Neil Sturridge shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.36
0-0Pierpaolo Baronchelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Raynald Eloi. Raynald Eloi makes a simple pass to Jose Campos. Jose Campos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.01
Ronnie Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.22
Joost Van Der Leegte makes a simple pass to Valerien Dujeux. Valerien Dujeux knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Rohrschneider. Sven Rohrschneider shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Isaiah Mendez easily smothers it!
15.43
Neil Sturridge knocks the ball forward to Sven Rohrschneider. Sven Rohrschneider knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Rodriquez.
16.07
Silvio Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre Mbami. Pierre Mbami passes the ball forward to Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.07
Silvio Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre Mbami. Pierre Mbami chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Hulme who gathers it comfortably.
20.52
Ronnie Hall takes it forward alone. Ronnie Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Hulme who gathers it comfortably.
21.48
Graham Taylor passes the ball forward to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.09
0-1John Davidson threads the ball through to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami plays a perfect one-two with Patrick Mbamba and rushes in on goal... Samuel Mbami shows great control and tries a shot on goal. David Hulme is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.42
Bojan Farnerud makes a simple pass to Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba goes all the way! Patrick Mbamba shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.31
Francis Middleton passes the ball forward to Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor advances with the ball. Graham Taylor goes all the way! Graham Taylor shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.26
Graham Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Hulme who gathers it comfortably.
33.53
Martin Rodriquez passes the ball forward to Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Taylor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierpaolo Baronchelli.
34.06
Valerien Dujeux kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Rohrschneider. Sven Rohrschneider lofts in a cross ball towards Claudiu Arcos. Claudiu Arcos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.16
Pierpaolo Baronchelli knocks the ball forward to Raynald Eloi. Raynald Eloi advances with the ball. Raynald Eloi makes a probing pass to Jose Campos. Jose Campos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Liverpool kick off the second half!
47.59
1-2Dietmar Geis makes a beautiful solo run. Dietmar Geis knocks the ball forward to Jose Campos. Jose Campos threads the ball through to Sven Rohrschneider but he's offside!
51.04
Daniel Hartl threads the ball through to Sven Rohrschneider. Sven Rohrschneider shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
53.36
Francis Middleton passes the ball forward to Ronnie Hall. Ronnie Hall passes the ball forward to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
54.54
Pierre Mbami decides to run forward with the ball. Pierre Mbami goes all the way! Pierre Mbami takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.33
1-2Francis Middleton clumsily knocks into Neil Sturridge. Francis Middleton is warned by the referee! Neil Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.18
John Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.27
Raynald Eloi flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Rohrschneider. Sven Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.48
Francis Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor threads the ball through to Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
69.36
Dietmar Geis makes a beautiful solo run. Dietmar Geis makes a simple pass to Sven Rohrschneider. Sven Rohrschneider shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
72.45
Francis Middleton threads the ball through to Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joost Van Der Leegte.
73.57
Bojan Farnerud chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joost Van Der Leegte.
75.04
Daniel Hartl passes the ball forward to Jose Campos. Jose Campos knocks the ball forward to Claudiu Arcos. Claudiu Arcos takes a shot at goal. Isaiah Mendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.59
Neil Sturridge flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Rohrschneider. Sven Rohrschneider deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Campos. Jose Campos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Isaiah Mendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.56
3-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
83.07
Daniel Hartl sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Hartl shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Isaiah Mendez easily smothers it!
85.23
Francis Middleton passes the ball forward to Ronnie Hall. Ronnie Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.37
Graham Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Hulme who gathers it comfortably.
89.25
Ronnie Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba shoots from distance. It curls slightly but David Hulme manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
10
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
33.3%
42.4%
24.2%
Scorers
| Claudiu Arcos 34, 75 Jose Campos 79 | Samuel Mbami 24 Patrick Mbamba 27 |