Match Report
| Blackpool | Blackpool |  |  | Liverpool | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| James Merson | J. Merson |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 | | Edward Mowbray | E. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Anthony Minto | A. Minto | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Mourad Murati | M. Murati | |||||||||
| Mick Gerrard | M. Gerrard | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Rio King | R. King | |||||||||
| Richard James | R. James |  | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 |  | Gianluca Ruscitti | G. Ruscitti | |||||||||
| Vincenzo Viviani | V. Viviani | | 54 | D | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Noel Brand | N. Brand | |||||||||
| Joao Carvalho | J. Carvalho |  | 78 | M | | 6 | | D | 35 |  | Dumitru Arcos | D. Arcos | |||||||||
| Samuel Santos | S. Santos | | 77 | M | | 7 | | M | 77 | | Marcus Wallwork | M. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Chris Draper | C. Draper | | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 73 |  | Marcel Kaiser | M. Kaiser | |||||||||
| Harry Lawrence | H. Lawrence | | 75 | A | | 9 | | M | 72 | | Chaabane Bourakba | C. Bourakba | |||||||||
| Robert Atherton | R. Atherton | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Natale Bondi | N. Bondi | |||||||||
| Anthony McManaman | A. McManaman | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 73 | | Jason Young | J. Young | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 19,450 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Blackpool kicking off!
4.27
0-0Joao Carvalho threads the ball through to Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.36
0-0Harry Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Rio King. The referee calls over Harry Lawrence and shows him a yellow card! Rio King gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.14
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
16.07
0-0Chaabane Bourakba makes a beautiful solo run. Chaabane Bourakba knocks in a cross ball towards Natale Bondi. Natale Bondi powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.11
0-0Richard James knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Carvalho. Joao Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman knocks the ball forward to Robert Atherton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.08
Marcel Kaiser sees a break and surges forward. Marcel Kaiser shoots from long range but it flies wide!
32.47
Samuel Santos makes a simple pass to Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.31
0-0Marcus Wallwork flicks the ball to his team mate, Natale Bondi. Natale Bondi plays a perfect one-two with Jason Young and rushes in on goal... Natale Bondi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by James Merson!
38.40
Blackpool are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Liverpool's defence.
39.59
Vincenzo Viviani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Draper. Chris Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool kick off!
47.53
Noel Brand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Wallwork. Marcus Wallwork sees space and advances. Marcus Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Natale Bondi. Natale Bondi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.46
Marcel Kaiser knocks the ball forward to Jason Young. Jason Young shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.12
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
55.12
Richard James flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Santos. Samuel Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence goes all the way! Harry Lawrence takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Edward Mowbray.
59.55
0-0Richard James hacks Marcel Kaiser from behind! Richard James is given a warning by the referee! Marcel Kaiser runs off the knock.
61.16
Richard James passes the ball forward to Joao Carvalho. Joao Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Edward Mowbray easily smothers it.
63.02
Mick Gerrard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Carvalho. Joao Carvalho passes the ball forward to Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman goes all the way! Anthony McManaman takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
65.01
Marcus Wallwork hacks Chris Draper from behind! Marcus Wallwork is warned by the referee! Chris Draper gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.32
Rio King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chaabane Bourakba. Chaabane Bourakba makes a simple pass to Natale Bondi. Natale Bondi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mick Gerrard.
69.48
1-0Chris Draper sees space and advances. Chris Draper knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Harry Lawrence!
72.25
Dumitru Arcos kicks a strong pass forward to Chaabane Bourakba. Chaabane Bourakba sees space and advances. Chaabane Bourakba knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Merson who gathers it comfortably.
75.53
Richard James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Santos. Samuel Santos sees space and advances. Samuel Santos shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.46
Marcus Wallwork decides to run forward with the ball. Marcus Wallwork shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.23
Richard James passes the ball forward to Joao Carvalho. Joao Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
27.3%
48.1%
24.7%
Scorers
| Harry Lawrence 69, 87 | Marcus Wallwork 78 |