Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     RochdaleRochdale
Martyn ChapeMartyn Chape Nicholas Broad Nicholas Broad
Ugo GreavesU. Greaves66
G
1
G
60Billy MurphyB. Murphy
Julian GalliJ. Galli53
D
2
D
61Hugo VelosoH. Veloso
Christian BackesC. Backes65
D
3
D
72Richard SummerbellR. Summerbell
Steve ToddS. Todd59
D
4
D
62George BoydG. Boyd
Rodolfo AguilarR. Aguilar59
M
captain5
M
66Trevor LockleyT. Lockley
Rosario CampiR. Campi54
M
6captain
M
60Brendan MercerB. Mercer
Neil GardnerN. Gardner61
M
7
M
67Christina VilatteC. Vilatte
Daniel SalazarD. Salazar76
M
8
M
67Peter CasciniP. Cascini
Alexander UnsworthA. Unsworth66
A
9
A
69Jo‘l FischerJ. Fischer
Nick Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua73
A
10
A
65Oscar FerrerO. Ferrer
Tomˆs PahlplatzT. Pahlplatz70
A
11
A
64Des BloomerD. Bloomer
 
Lars LindnerL. Lindner67
G
12
D
40Simon GowerS. Gower
Paulo PintoP. Pinto57
M
13
M
66Terry KoncheskyT. Konchesky
Frederico AlvesF. Alves64
A
14
A
72Bart SluiterB. Sluiter

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 9,299 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Rochdale are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Scholes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool get the match underway!
6.17
Peter Cascini passes the ball forward to Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer passes the ball forward to Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Superb reactions from Ugo Greaves. What a save!
10.37
Christian Backes chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Salazar. Daniel Salazar plays the ball forward to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Murphy who gathers it comfortably.
15.07
Rosario Campi threads a neat ball through to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Billy Murphy.
16.02
Rodolfo Aguilar takes a quick corner, playing it short to Neil Gardner. Neil Gardner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Richard Summerbell.
17.46
Rodolfo Aguilar takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Steve Todd provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.14
Julian Galli makes a strong solo run forward. Julian Galli makes an attacking run forward. Julian Galli whips in a cross ball towards Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.22
Rosario Campi kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth whips in a cross ball towards Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
27.19
George Boyd threads the ball through to Brendan Mercer. Brendan Mercer sees Jo‘l Fischer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jo‘l Fischer lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Julian Galli. Excellent block.
30.08
Brendan Mercer takes a quick throw-in, which Christina Vilatte takes on the chest. Christina Vilatte flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Ferrer passes the ball forward but Des Bloomer is offside!
32.24
With great vision, Daniel Salazar plays the ball forward to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.32
Richard Summerbell comes in with a late challenge on Neil Gardner. The referee calls over Richard Summerbell and warns him to calm down! Neil Gardner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.32
Free kick to Liverpool just outside the area...
35.27
Tomˆs Pahlplatz steps up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
36.13
Richard Summerbell chips the ball to his team mate, Christina Vilatte. Christina Vilatte hits a low pass to Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer threads the ball through to Jo‘l Fischer but he's offside!
39.32
George Boyd makes a simple pass to Trevor Lockley. Trevor Lockley makes a simple pass to Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer skips past Christian Backes! Des Bloomer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
44.09
George Boyd flicks a high pass forward to Trevor Lockley who brings the ball under control. Trevor Lockley makes a probing pass to Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer advances inside the box! Des Bloomer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Ugo Greaves manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rochdale kick off and get the second half underway!
47.37
With vision, Daniel Salazar laces a through ball forward to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.25
Rosario Campi hits a low pass to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
54.39
Steve Todd makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Todd flicks a high pass forward. Nick Lua-Lua collects the pass. Nick Lua-Lua sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.21
Peter Cascini flicks a high pass forward. Des Bloomer controls it well on his chest. Des Bloomer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.00
Richard Summerbell makes a simple pass to Trevor Lockley. Trevor Lockley sees Oscar Ferrer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ugo Greaves effortlessly smothers it!
59.12
Rodolfo Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth whips in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.46
Julian Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Gardner. Neil Gardner threads the ball through to Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.45
Richard Summerbell passes the ball forward to Christina Vilatte. Christina Vilatte flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Ferrer skips past Steve Todd! Oscar Ferrer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.45
Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Frederico Alves replacing Nick Lua-Lua and Paulo Pinto replacing Daniel Salazar .
78.38
Neil Gardner surges forward with the ball. Neil Gardner threads the ball through into the box. Some world-class footwork from Alexander Unsworth provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Billy Murphy. Excellent save.
79.44
Hugo Veloso sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.29
Rodolfo Aguilar takes a quick throw-in. Rosario Campi laces a weighted ball forward to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
85.32
Julian Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Pinto. Without breaking stride, Paulo Pinto plays the ball forward to Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
87.46
Richard Summerbell launches a long ball forward. Jo‘l Fischer plays a scrappy one-two with Des Bloomer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jo‘l Fischer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it is tipped over by Ugo Greaves.
88.01
Trevor Lockley takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Neil Gardner jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

Rochdale
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
24.7%
41.2%
34.1%

Scorers
Nick Lua-Lua 21
Tomˆs Pahlplatz 59
Oscar Ferrer 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Galli of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Ugo Greaves (GK)
8
2.Julian Galli (DEF)
9
3.Christian Backes (DEF)
6
4.Steve Todd (DEF)
6
5.Rodolfo Aguilar (MID)
6
6.Rosario Campi (MID)
7
7.Neil Gardner (MID)
8
8.Daniel Salazar (MID)
6
9.Alexander Unsworth (ATT)
8
10.Nick Lua-Lua (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Tomˆs Pahlplatz (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Lars Lindner (GK)
0
13.Paulo Pinto (MID)
6
14.Frederico Alves (ATT)
6

1.Billy Murphy (GK)
8
2.Hugo Veloso (DEF)
7
3.Richard Summerbell (DEF)
7
4.George Boyd (DEF)
7
5.Trevor Lockley (MID)
6
6.Brendan Mercer (MID)
6
7.Christina Vilatte (MID)
7
8.Peter Cascini (MID)
6
9.Jo‘l Fischer (ATT)
6
10.Oscar Ferrer (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Des Bloomer (ATT)
7
 
12.Simon Gower (DEF)
0
13.Terry Konchesky (MID)
0
14.Bart Sluiter (ATT)
0