Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     Coventry CityCoventry City
Martyn ChapeMartyn Chape Computer Player Computer Player
Ugo GreavesU. Greaves66
G
1
G
64Sandro ImbrianiS. Imbriani
Julian GalliJ. Galli53
D
captain2
D
74Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway
Christian BackesC. Backes65
D
3
D
68Greg RoyceG. Royce
Adriano TacchiA. Tacchi67
D
4
D
63Brian YoudsB. Youds
Rodolfo AguilarR. Aguilar59
M
5
M
59Lomano AdamsL. Adams
Ruben RibeiroR. Ribeiro61
M
6
M
58Jason LoweJ. Lowe
Neil GardnerN. Gardner61
M
7captain
M
53Anthony BrookingA. Brooking
Daniel SalazarD. Salazar76
M
8
M
52Robert LoweR. Lowe
Alexander UnsworthA. Unsworth66
A
9
A
69Colin BowyerC. Bowyer
Nick Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua73
A
10
A
55Omer YoudsO. Youds
Tomˆs PahlplatzT. Pahlplatz70
A
11
A
52Adam MortensenA. Mortensen
 
Lars LindnerL. Lindner67
G
12
D
60Jonathan MagnierJ. Magnier
Paulo PintoP. Pinto57
M
13
G
59Brendan HowellsB. Howells
Frederico AlvesF. Alves64
A
14
D
54Nwankwo BallN. Ball

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 7,813 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Coventry City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.


0.00
Liverpool start the match!
4.53
Anthony Brooking threads a neat ball through to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.15
Ruben Ribeiro hits a low pass to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.04
Jacob Holloway makes a simple pass to Jason Lowe. Jason Lowe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jason Lowe tries a spectacular long range effort but Ugo Greaves is on top of it.
9.22
Brian Youds threads the ball through to Anthony Brooking. Anthony Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Omer Youds holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Youds makes a pass forward but Colin Bowyer is yards offside!
12.45
Daniel Salazar makes a probing pass to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz shoots from 20 yards. Sandro Imbriani gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
14.46
Adriano Tacchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Ribeiro. Ruben Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Nick Lua-Lua controls it well on his chest. Nick Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sandro Imbriani who gathers it comfortably.
16.36
Brian Youds passes the ball forward to Anthony Brooking. Anthony Brooking sees Adam Mortensen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Mortensen makes a great pass forward. Colin Bowyer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
20.52
Anthony Brooking sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Brooking passes the ball forward to Omer Youds. Omer Youds takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.28
Adriano Tacchi flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Salazar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Salazar passes the ball forward to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua shoots from distance. Solid save from Sandro Imbriani. What a great pair of hands!
22.29
Rodolfo Aguilar passes the ball forward to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
24.28
Jacob Holloway sees Jason Lowe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
32.58
Adriano Tacchi brings the ball forward. Showing composure, Adriano Tacchi plays the ball forward to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.18
Adam Mortensen hacks Julian Galli from behind! The referee calls over Adam Mortensen and warns him to calm down! Julian Galli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.04
Anthony Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.59
Anthony Brooking plays the ball forward to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer makes a simple pass, allowing Omer Youds to run into the box. Omer Youds side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
40.27
Lomano Adams knocks the ball forward to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Coventry City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.58
Jason Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Adam Mortensen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Mortensen shoots from long range but is denied by Ugo Greaves. Excellent save.
45.00
Adriano Tacchi clumsily knocks into Adam Mortensen. The referee calls over Adriano Tacchi and warns him to calm down! Adam Mortensen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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. Coventry City 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 whistle blows and Coventry City kick off!
49.29
Neil Gardner threads a neat ball through to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Unsworth and advances towards the goal... Nick Lua-Lua shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Sandro Imbriani smothers it!
51.33
Julian Galli passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Aguilar. Rodolfo Aguilar runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.48
Ruben Ribeiro sees Tomˆs Pahlplatz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomˆs Pahlplatz shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.37
Adam Mortensen clumsily knocks into Julian Galli. The referee warns Adam Mortensen again to calm down! Julian Galli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.04
Liverpool have made a substitution with Frederico Alves replacing Nick Lua-Lua .
63.36
Robert Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Youds. Omer Youds threads the ball through to Colin Bowyer but he's offside!
71.11
Julian Galli takes the throw-in. Adriano Tacchi flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Greg Royce.
73.23
Adriano Tacchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Aguilar. Rodolfo Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Tomˆs Pahlplatz but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Christian Backes plays the ball forward to Ruben Ribeiro. With great vision, Ruben Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
78.12
Lomano Adams threads a neat ball through to Omer Youds. Omer Youds passes the ball forward but Adam Mortensen is offside!
81.50
Brian Youds catches Rodolfo Aguilar on the ankles. The referee calls over Brian Youds and shows him a yellow card! Rodolfo Aguilar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.32
Anthony Brooking kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Galli.
85.47
Neil Gardner flicks a high ball forward to Tomˆs Pahlplatz who takes it down. Tomˆs Pahlplatz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Unsworth but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Jacob Holloway deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Brooking. Anthony Brooking flicks a high pass forward to Omer Youds who brings the ball under control. Omer Youds plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Bowyer and advances towards the goal... Adriano Tacchi barges into Omer Youds. Omer Youds appeals for a penalty! Given!!
90.00
The referee points to the spot..
90.00
Adam Mortensen steps up but it goes wide.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

Coventry City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
33.3%
41.4%
25.3%

Scorers
Tomˆs Pahlplatz 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tomˆs Pahlplatz of Liverpool

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

1.Sandro Imbriani (GK)
7
2.Jacob Holloway (DEF)
7
3.Greg Royce (DEF)
6
4.Brian Youds (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Lomano Adams (MID)
6
6.Jason Lowe (MID)
7
7.Anthony Brooking (MID)
8
8.Robert Lowe (MID)
6
9.Colin Bowyer (ATT)
6
10.Omer Youds (ATT)
6
11.Adam Mortensen (ATT)
5
 
12.Jonathan Magnier (DEF)
0
13.Brendan Howells (GK)
0
14.Nwankwo Ball (DEF)
0