Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 17,560 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.
0.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool kick off!
6.30
Alex Caldwell threads the ball through to Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.22
Gilles Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Matt Tolley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Tolley makes a simple pass to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts runs straight at the defence! Kemal Potts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.29
Mitica Zeklos threads the ball through to James Wright. James Wright finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Ian Prior.
21.38
Mitica Zeklos laces a weighted ball forward to Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.07
Alberto Eadie hacks Andre Reis from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andre Reis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.52
Matt Tolley catches Alex Caldwell on the ankles. Matt Tolley is warned by the referee! Alex Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.14
Andy Elliott sees Alex Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.11
Lourenço Barajas flicks a high pass forward. Alex Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
40.21
Gilles Bolton chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Herrero. Rafael Herrero takes it forward alone. Rafael Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.13
Mitica Zeklos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Prior who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Alex Caldwell darts forward. Alex Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Frank Sinclair. Some good footwork from Frank Sinclair provides some space. He shoots at goal. Ian Prior gets down and covers it.
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. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
47.46
Ronnie Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Matt Tolley. Matt Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts edges inside the box! Kemal Potts takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.58
Andre Reis hacks Alberto Eadie from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Eadie runs off the knock.
53.52
Lourenço Barajas laces a through ball forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Frank Sinclair who brings the ball under control. Frank Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Prior who gathers it comfortably.
55.13
Andy Elliott hits a low pass to Alberto Eadie. Alberto Eadie decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards James Wright. James Wright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ian Prior manages to gather it.
60.41
Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.11
Mitica Zeklos threads the ball through to Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl beats his man to it with a header. Ian Prior comfortably punches it away to safety.
66.29
With vision, Alberto Eadie picks a pass forward to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.41
Tim Barrett makes a run forward as Gilles Bolton takes the throw-in. Tim Barrett skillfully chests the ball down. Tim Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Herrero. Rafael Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Farinos controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Mark Oliver. Marcos Gomez barges into Mark Oliver. Penalty not given!!
73.19
Alex Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Frank Sinclair who brings the ball under control. Frank Sinclair finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
75.06
Lourenço Barajas flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Eadie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Eadie threads a neat ball through to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ian Prior effortlessly smothers it!
77.24
Alberto Eadie threads the ball through to James Wright. James Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.24
Liverpool have made a substitution with Danny Laycock replacing Lourenço Barajas .
81.56
Alberto Eadie passes the ball forward to Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
83.09
Rafael Herrero barges into Mitica Zeklos. The referee warns Rafael Herrero to calm down! Mitica Zeklos stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.08
Alberto Eadie hits a low pass to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Oliveira.
87.54
Alberto Eadie threads a neat ball through to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Ian Prior had no chance!! Goal for Liverpool! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
74.3%
25.7%
Play Area
17.1%
48.6%
34.3%
Scorers
| Klas Nordahl 21, 77, 88 | Kemal Potts 14 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Klas Nordahl of Liverpool |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anthony Tudor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lourenço Barajas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Youri Chislenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Eadie (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 7. | Mitica Zeklos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alex Caldwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | James Wright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Klas Nordahl (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Frank Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Danny Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Philips (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fredrik Byrne (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ian Prior (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tim Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gilles Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diogo Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Tolley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael Herrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andre Reis (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 9. | Alejandro Farinos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kemal Potts (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Mark Oliver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tomas Borgobello (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Sherwood (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jermaine Mcgovern (GK) | 0 | |














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