Match Report
| Liverpool | Liverpool |  |  | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | ||||||||||||||||
| Jay Livermore | Jay Livermore | Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Tudor | A. Tudor |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 80 |  | Vasyl Levchenko | V. Levchenko | |||||||||
| Danny Laycock | D. Laycock |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 84 |  | Martins Dedé | M. Dedé | |||||||||
| Andy Elliott | A. Elliott |  | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 77 | | Scott Batty | S. Batty | |||||||||
| Youri Chislenko | Y. Chislenko |  | 78 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 83 |  | Vincent Collins | V. Collins | ||||||||
| Marcos Gomez | M. Gomez |  | 89 | D | | 5 | | D | 83 | | James Diaz | J. Diaz | |||||||||
| Alberto Eadie | A. Eadie | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 90 |  | Facundo Rivero | F. Rivero | |||||||||
| Mitica Zeklos | M. Zeklos |  | 79 | M | | 7 | | M | 83 | | Alfred Crooks | A. Crooks | |||||||||
| Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | | 82 | M | | 8 | | A | 78 | | Roman Rebrov | R. Rebrov | |||||||||
| Darren Coppinger | D. Coppinger | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 88 |  | Vesa Salminen | V. Salminen | |||||||||
| Klas Nordahl | K. Nordahl |  | 82 | A | | 10 | | A | 78 |  | Walter Tisci | W. Tisci | |||||||||
| Frank Sinclair | F. Sinclair | | 79 | A | | 11 | | | A | 89 | | Oscar Silva | O. Silva | ||||||||
| Lourenço Barajas | L. Barajas |  | 78 | D | | 12 | | D | 77 | | João Lugo | J. Lugo | |||||||||
| Gavin Philips | G. Philips | | 72 | M | | 13 | | M | 77 |  | Tobias Grandl | T. Grandl | |||||||||
| Fredrik Byrne | F. Byrne | | 70 | A | | 14 | | A | 77 | | Leon Flores | L. Flores | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Debaets.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Debaets.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough get the match underway!
2.22
0-0Alfred Crooks makes a simple pass to Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Anthony Tudor!
3.27
0-0Andy Elliott advances with the ball. Andy Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Klas Nordahl holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Klas Nordahl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.09
Martins Dedé flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Crooks who takes it down. Alfred Crooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva whips in a cross ball towards Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.09
0-0Mitica Zeklos sees Darren Coppinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Coppinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.18
0-0Scott Batty knocks the ball forward to Facundo Rivero. Facundo Rivero flicks a high ball forward to Roman Rebrov who takes it down. Roman Rebrov lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva whips the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Laycock steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
15.29
0-0Andy Elliott clumsily knocks into Walter Tisci. The referee calls over Andy Elliott and shows him a yellow card! Walter Tisci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.19
Mitica Zeklos knocks the ball forward to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.24
Roman Rebrov barges into Andy Elliott. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.51
Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Roman Rebrov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roman Rebrov lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Anthony Tudor gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
26.31
Alfred Crooks threads a neat ball through to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.58
Alfred Crooks clumsily knocks into Mitica Zeklos. Alfred Crooks is shown the yellow card! Mitica Zeklos runs off the knock.
33.44
Alfred Crooks makes a probing pass to Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Tudor who gathers it comfortably.
34.19
Klas Nordahl hacks Martins Dedé from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martins Dedé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.07
Scott Batty flicks a high pass forward to Facundo Rivero who brings the ball under control. Facundo Rivero makes a probing pass to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen edges inside the box! Vesa Salminen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Anthony Tudor. What a save!
38.16
Danny Laycock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitica Zeklos. Mitica Zeklos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Coppinger. Darren Coppinger flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Vincent Collins!
39.27
0-0Vincent Collins barges into Klas Nordahl. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Klas Nordahl grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.12
Alfred Crooks threads a neat ball through to Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov lofts in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Youri Chislenko and the loose ball is cleared up field.
42.58
Alfred Crooks takes a short throw-in bringing Facundo Rivero into play. Facundo Rivero flicks a high pass forward to Vesa Salminen who brings the ball under control. Vesa Salminen shoots from 25 yards but Anthony Tudor is on top of his game. Good keeping!
44.04
Vincent Collins knocks the ball forward to Facundo Rivero. Facundo Rivero makes a probing pass to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Elliott.
45.00
1-0Alex Caldwell hits a low pass to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Liverpool kick off and get the second half underway!
53.56
Facundo Rivero picks a pass forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
54.39
Andy Elliott advances with the ball. Andy Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Coppinger. Darren Coppinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.33
Vincent Collins hits a low pass to Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks threads the ball through to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.33
Andy Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Eadie who takes it down. Alberto Eadie threads a neat ball through to Darren Coppinger. Darren Coppinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.01
Alex Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Darren Coppinger. Darren Coppinger knocks in a cross ball towards Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Vasyl Levchenko is on top of his game. Great save!
66.31
Alfred Crooks passes the ball forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
69.06
Facundo Rivero flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Silva who takes it down. Oscar Silva plays a scrappy one-two with Roman Rebrov and stumbles forward towards the goal... Oscar Silva shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Silva!
72.21
Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward to Walter Tisci who brings the ball under control. Walter Tisci knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Anthony Tudor. Excellent save.
73.07
Marcos Gomez hacks Vesa Salminen from behind! The referee calls over Marcos Gomez and shows him a yellow card! Vesa Salminen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.31
Scott Batty knocks the ball forward to Facundo Rivero. Facundo Rivero flicks a high ball forward to Roman Rebrov who takes it down. Roman Rebrov shoots from distance. Solid save from Anthony Tudor. What a great pair of hands!
78.53
Vincent Collins sees Alfred Crooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Crooks knocks the ball to his team mate, Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci lofts in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Anthony Tudor manages to gather it easily.
84.27
Alberto Eadie makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Vasyl Levchenko had no chance!! Goal for Liverpool!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
3
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
29.8%
41.5%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Tudor of Liverpool |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anthony Tudor (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Danny Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 4. | Youri Chislenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Gomez (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Alberto Eadie (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mitica Zeklos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alex Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Darren Coppinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Klas Nordahl (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Frank Sinclair (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Lourenço Barajas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Philips (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fredrik Byrne (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vasyl Levchenko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martins Dedé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Batty (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vincent Collins (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | James Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Facundo Rivero (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alfred Crooks (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Roman Rebrov (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Vesa Salminen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Walter Tisci (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oscar Silva (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | João Lugo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tobias Grandl (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Flores (ATT) | 0 | |