Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     SouthamptonSouthampton
Computer Player Computer Player David Bennett David Bennett
Lars LindnerL. Lindner67
G
1
G
74Fabricio CastromanF. Castroman
Muzzy IzzetM. Izzet71
D
2
D
65Frank HurstF. Hurst
Adriano TacchiA. Tacchi67
D
3
D
61Danny BoertienD. Boertien
Christian BackesC. Backes65
D
4
D
68Shota PahlplatzS. Pahlplatz
Carl DyerC. Dyer64
D
5
M
65Tobias GeisT. Geis
Daniel SalazarD. Salazar76
M
6
M
63Graeme GodberG. Godber
Eugenio AndresE. Andres74
M
7captain
M
72Jeffrey KleinJ. Klein
Victor KikoV. Kiko71
M
8
M
74Alfons Van BastenA. Van Basten
Dean SalmonD. Salmon70
A
captain9
A
54Eddy ColasanteE. Colasante
Tomˆs PahlplatzT. Pahlplatz69
A
10
A
68Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls
Alexander UnsworthA. Unsworth65
A
11
A
80Djamel BenmiloudiD. Benmiloudi
 
Robert EdworthyR. Edworthy54
A
12
A
69Gary WhelanG. Whelan
Paolo BoertienP. Boertien50
M
13
M
54Ralph BaileyR. Bailey
Chris WardC. Ward49
D
14
D
69Pedro FariaP. Faria

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Southampton. A crowd of 15,128 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.


0.00
Liverpool kick off and get the match underway!
2.36
Frank Hurst flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Godber who brings the ball under control. Graeme Godber flicks a high pass forward. Djamel Benmiloudi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djamel Benmiloudi cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Djamel Benmiloudi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but Christian Backes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
3.56
Eugenio Andres flicks a high ball forward to Dean Salmon who takes it down. Dean Salmon shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
8.10
Jeffrey Klein kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
18.29
Jeffrey Klein threads a neat ball through to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.55
Jeffrey Klein passes the ball forward to Eddy Colasante. Eddy Colasante knocks in a cross ball towards Djamel Benmiloudi. Djamel Benmiloudi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.45
Graeme Godber changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graeme Godber controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Lars Lindner.
25.41
Jeffrey Klein takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Eddy Colasante rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.42
Adriano Tacchi flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Andres who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Fabricio Castroman easily smothers it!
30.45
Daniel Salazar flicks a high ball forward to Tomˆs Pahlplatz who takes it down. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.40
Christian Backes takes it forward alone. Christian Backes sees Alexander Unsworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Unsworth tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.44
Adriano Tacchi chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Salazar. Daniel Salazar hits a low pass to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Southampton kick off!
47.27
Jeffrey Klein sees Eddy Colasante in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddy Colasante makes a simple pass, allowing Nigel Nicholls to run into the box. Nigel Nicholls shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Lars Lindner smothers it!
49.43
Frank Hurst sees Jeffrey Klein in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeffrey Klein sees Nigel Nicholls in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Nicholls plays a scrappy one-two with Djamel Benmiloudi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Nigel Nicholls provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.09
Victor Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Unsworth who takes it down. Alexander Unsworth shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.14
Southampton have made a substitution with Gary Whelan replacing Tobias Geis .
61.16
Victor Kiko changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Victor Kiko passes the ball forward but Alexander Unsworth is offside!
65.45
Graeme Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Djamel Benmiloudi. Djamel Benmiloudi cuts inside the box! Djamel Benmiloudi takes a shot at goal. Lars Lindner comfortably gets down and covers it.
69.33
Eugenio Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shota Pahlplatz.
73.31
Adriano Tacchi plays the ball forward to Daniel Salazar. Daniel Salazar advances with the ball. Daniel Salazar plays a one-two with Dean Salmon and rushes in on goal... Shota Pahlplatz comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Salazar. Daniel Salazar appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
75.05
Alfons Van Basten chips the ball to his team mate, Eddy Colasante. Eddy Colasante cuts inside the box! Eddy Colasante shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Lars Lindner smothers it!
77.51
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Ralph Bailey replacing Nigel Nicholls and Pedro Faria replacing Djamel Benmiloudi .
84.07
Frank Hurst sees Jeffrey Klein in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeffrey Klein kicks a strong pass forward to Eddy Colasante. Eddy Colasante deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Faria but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

Southampton
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
29.2%
43.1%
27.7%

Scorers
Djamel Benmiloudi 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Djamel Benmiloudi of Southampton

Match Ratings
1.Lars Lindner (GK)
7
2.Muzzy Izzet (DEF)
6
3.Adriano Tacchi (DEF)
6
4.Christian Backes (DEF)
7
5.Carl Dyer (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Salazar (MID)
7
7.Eugenio Andres (MID)
6
8.Victor Kiko (MID)
6
9.Dean Salmon (ATT)
6
10.Tomˆs Pahlplatz (ATT)
6
11.Alexander Unsworth (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Edworthy (ATT)
0
13.Paolo Boertien (MID)
0
14.Chris Ward (DEF)
0

1.Fabricio Castroman (GK)
6
2.Frank Hurst (DEF)
6
3.Danny Boertien (DEF)
6
4.Shota Pahlplatz (DEF)
6
5.Tobias Geis (MID)
6
6.Graeme Godber (MID)
7
7.Jeffrey Klein (MID)
8
8.Alfons Van Basten (MID)
6
9.Eddy Colasante (ATT)
8
10.Nigel Nicholls (ATT)
6
11.Djamel Benmiloudi (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gary Whelan (ATT)
6
13.Ralph Bailey (MID)
6
14.Pedro Faria (DEF)
6