Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 8,297 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Lumsdon.


0.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool get the match underway!
2.44
Shaun Burbage sees Eddie Williams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Williams sees Nicola Carlo Stellone just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Nicola Carlo Stellone provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Lars Lindner smothers it!
4.02
Daniel Salazar changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Salazar puts a great ball through but Tomˆs Pahlplatz is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
10.29
Tomˆs Pahlplatz clumsily knocks into Harvey Goldberg. Tomˆs Pahlplatz is warned by the referee! Harvey Goldberg runs off the knock.
12.02
Tomˆs Pahlplatz hacks Harvey Goldberg from behind! Tomˆs Pahlplatz is warned by the referee again! Harvey Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.56
Damien Cottee makes a simple pass to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
20.45
Ruben Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz passes the ball forward but Nick Lua-Lua is offside!
24.33
Christian Backes threads a neat ball through to Armin Höfer. Armin Höfer threads a neat ball through to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Duberry.
26.35
Damien Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone advances inside the box! Nicola Carlo Stellone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Lars Lindner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.36
Ruben Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malcolm Todd.
33.22
Damien Cottee runs straight at the opposition's defence. Damien Cottee knocks in a cross ball towards Florin Nanu. With a superhuman jump, Florin Nanu connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.10
Without breaking stride, Armin Höfer plays the ball forward to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Lua-Lua. With a superhuman jump, Nick Lua-Lua connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Liverpool are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
38.06
Harvey Goldberg sees space and advances. Harvey Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.14
Gavin Powell pushes up the pitch. Gavin Powell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz passes the ball forward but Frederico Alves is offside!
40.44
Ruben Ribeiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves plays a one-two with Nick Lua-Lua and advances towards the goal... Frederico Alves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.52
Winston Laros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Adriano Tacchi is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
45.00
Corner kick to Middlesbrough. Damien Cottee plays it to the far post. Lars Lindner drops low and scoops up the ball.
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
47.04
Gavin Powell passes the ball forward to Neil Gardner. Neil Gardner flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.41
Armin Höfer flicks a high pass forward. Tomˆs Pahlplatz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomˆs Pahlplatz cuts inside the box! Tomˆs Pahlplatz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Franck Michel manages to gather it.
53.29
Malcolm Todd comes in with a late challenge on Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Malcolm Todd is warned by the referee! Tomˆs Pahlplatz stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.32
Gavin Powell hits a low pass to Neil Gardner. Neil Gardner flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
57.55
Damien Duberry makes a simple pass to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage flicks a high ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone who takes it down. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball towards Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
59.36
Ruben Ribeiro threads the ball through to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Duberry.
60.56
Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Alexander Unsworth replacing Tomˆs Pahlplatz and Rodolfo Aguilar replacing Armin Höfer .
61.65
Ruben Ribeiro makes a beautiful solo run. Ruben Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.45
Gavin Powell passes the ball forward to Ruben Ribeiro. Ruben Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.58
Christian Backes threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Aguilar. Rodolfo Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Franck Michel effortlessly smothers it!
67.18
Neil Gardner flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Alves who brings the ball neatly under control. Frederico Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Goldberg.
72.12
Adriano Tacchi passes the ball forward to Ruben Ribeiro. Ruben Ribeiro decides to run forward with the ball. Ruben Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.29
Seeing Neil Gardner's attacking run, Rodolfo Aguilar quickly throws the ball into his path. Neil Gardner sees Alexander Unsworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Unsworth lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Liverpool!
78.18
Damien Cottee kicks a strong pass forward to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
79.40
Christian Backes clumsily knocks into Nicola Carlo Stellone. The referee calls over Christian Backes and warns him to calm down! Nicola Carlo Stellone runs off the knock.
81.32
Shaun Burbage flicks a high ball forward to Florin Nanu who takes it down. Florin Nanu shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Lars Lindner!
83.00
Adriano Tacchi flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Ribeiro collects the pass. Ruben Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Unsworth. With a superhuman jump, Alexander Unsworth connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Unsworth!
87.55
Christian Backes sees Neil Gardner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Gardner flicks a high pass forward. Nick Lua-Lua holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nick Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Franck Michel. What a great pair of hands!
89.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Gardner laces a weighted ball forward to Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Frederico Alves is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.5%
34.5%
Play Area
27.4%
40.5%
32.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Alves of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Lars Lindner (GK)
6
2.Adriano Tacchi (DEF)
6
3.Christian Backes (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Powell (DEF)
6
5.Armin Höfer (MID)
6
6.Ruben Ribeiro (MID)
8
7.Neil Gardner (MID)
6
8.Daniel Salazar (MID)
6
9.Tomˆs Pahlplatz (ATT)
6
10.Nick Lua-Lua (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Frederico Alves (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ugo Greaves (GK)
0
13.Rodolfo Aguilar (MID)
6
14.Alexander Unsworth (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Franck Michel (GK)
7
2.Damien Duberry (DEF)
6
3.Malcolm Todd (DEF)
5
4.Harvey Goldberg (DEF)
6
5.Francis Defoe (MID)
6
6.Shaun Burbage (MID)
6
7.Damien Cottee (MID)
7
8.Winston Laros (MID)
6
9.Florin Nanu (ATT)
6
10.Eddie Williams (ATT)
6
11.Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Sol Rodgers (GK)
0
13.Neil May (DEF)
0
14.Oliver Kirschner (ATT)
0