Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     LiverpoolLiverpool
Andy MoyesAndy Moyes Maurice Joseph Cole Maurice Joseph Cole
Ali El BraziA. El Brazi81
G
1
G
74René ChappuisR. Chappuis
Lucien MettomoL. Mettomo71
D
2
D
69Damien FentonD. Fenton
Levin VogelL. Vogel75
D
3
D
74Anthony EdghillA. Edghill
Kubilay TürkyilmazK. Türkyilmaz72
D
4
D
71Craig ProctorC. Proctor
Gary StrachanG. Strachan74
D
5
D
73Dean WetherallD. Wetherall
Marcos ZubizarretaM. Zubizarreta77
M
6
M
71Ruel BellamyR. Bellamy
Andre FerreiraA. Ferreira75
M
7
M
80Steven KeeganS. Keegan
Jan PiquéJ. Piqué79
M
8
A
72Thierry BrandT. Brand
Ruel DaviesR. Davies73
A
9captain
A
69Victor KettingV. Ketting
Tom MentinkT. Mentink72
A
captain10
A
69Duncan EdworthyD. Edworthy
Jan-Willem KokJ. Kok71
A
11
A
74Neil WestwoodN. Westwood
 
Mick BrookingM. Brooking75
M
12
D
69Alan MannA. Mann
Jakob RothJ. Roth75
M
13
M
73Daisuke OkamotoD. Okamoto
Gavin YoudsG. Youds66
A
14
M
68Oscar Jr. GravaO. Grava

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 18,791 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Dyer.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the first half underway!
2.00
Ruel Bellamy runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ruel Bellamy shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ali El Brazi.
3.09
Ruel Bellamy takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Levin Vogel reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
4.24
Jan Piqué flicks the ball to his team mate, Tom Mentink. Tom Mentink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Wetherall.
8.54
Steven Keegan chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Edworthy. Duncan Edworthy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ali El Brazi who gathers it comfortably.
12.42
Ruel Bellamy flicks a high ball forward to Victor Ketting who takes it down. Victor Ketting shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
14.33
Dean Wetherall kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Bellamy. Ruel Bellamy threads the ball through to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood makes a pass forward but Victor Ketting is yards offside!
15.16
Andre Ferreira makes a simple pass to Ruel Davies. Ruel Davies shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
20.49
Steven Keegan sees Neil Westwood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
21.58
With imagination, Marcos Zubizarreta plays the ball forward to Jan-Willem Kok. Jan-Willem Kok knocks in a cross ball towards Tom Mentink. Tom Mentink finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by René Chappuis.
23.21
Andre Ferreira takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Victor Ketting reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
26.38
Steven Keegan sees a break and surges forward. Steven Keegan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Levin Vogel.
32.27
Ruel Bellamy hits a low pass to Duncan Edworthy. Duncan Edworthy tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.44
Ruel Bellamy catches Jan Piqué on the ankles. The referee calls over Ruel Bellamy and shows him a yellow card! Jan Piqué stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.00
Without breaking stride, Steven Keegan plays the ball forward to Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.44
Steven Keegan chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.31
Andre Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tom Mentink. Tom Mentink knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Davies. Ruel Davies connects with a diving header but René Chappuis is on top of his game. Great save!
42.15
Steven Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Victor Ketting holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Ketting shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Ali El Brazi. Excellent save.
44.05
Andre Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Tom Mentink. Tom Mentink knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Kok. Jan-Willem Kok heads the ball goalwards but René Chappuis is on top of his game. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Liverpool kick off the second half!
47.27
Steven Keegan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steven Keegan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Levin Vogel.
48.33
Anthony Edghill runs forward with the ball. Anthony Edghill flicks a high ball forward to Victor Ketting who takes it down. Victor Ketting lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Edworthy. Duncan Edworthy makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.42
Ruel Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Neil Westwood who brings the ball under control. Neil Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Ali El Brazi. Excellent save.
51.05
Steven Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Brand controls it well on his chest. Thierry Brand shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Liverpool!
54.06
Ruel Bellamy knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Victor Ketting!
57.16
Steven Keegan makes a probing pass to Duncan Edworthy. Duncan Edworthy lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Ali El Brazi manages to keep it out.
59.06
Ruel Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Ali El Brazi keeps it out!
63.08
Steven Keegan knocks the ball forward to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
66.02
Lucien Mettomo makes a probing pass to Andre Ferreira. Andre Ferreira passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ruel Davies. Ruel Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.05
Steven Keegan clumsily knocks into Andre Ferreira. The referee calls over Steven Keegan and shows him a yellow card! Andre Ferreira runs off the knock.
79.00
Kubilay Türkyilmaz sees Marcos Zubizarreta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Zubizarreta flicks the ball to his team mate, Tom Mentink. Tom Mentink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Chappuis who gathers it comfortably.
83.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Strachan plays the ball forward to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta flicks a high ball forward to Tom Mentink who takes it down. Tom Mentink shoots from distance. René Chappuis gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.39
Steven Keegan clumsily knocks into Andre Ferreira. Steven Keegan is given a warning by the referee! Andre Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.27
Ruel Bellamy makes a simple pass to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood tries a spectacular long range effort. Ali El Brazi gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

Liverpool
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
35.1%
48.6%
16.2%

Scorers
Duncan Edworthy 32
Thierry Brand 51
Victor Ketting 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ali El Brazi of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.Ali El Brazi (GK)
8
2.Lucien Mettomo (DEF)
6
3.Levin Vogel (DEF)
6
4.Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
6
5.Gary Strachan (DEF)
6
6.Marcos Zubizarreta (MID)
6
7.Andre Ferreira (MID)
6
8.Jan Piqué (MID)
6
9.Ruel Davies (ATT)
6
10.Tom Mentink (ATT)
6
11.Jan-Willem Kok (ATT)
6
 
12.Mick Brooking (MID)
0
13.Jakob Roth (MID)
0
14.Gavin Youds (ATT)
0

1.René Chappuis (GK)
7
2.Damien Fenton (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Edghill (DEF)
6
4.Craig Proctor (DEF)
6
5.Dean Wetherall (DEF)
6
6.Ruel Bellamy (MID)yellow card
8
7.Steven Keegan (MID)yellow card
8
8.Thierry Brand (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Victor Ketting (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Duncan Edworthy (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Neil Westwood (ATT)
8
 
12.Alan Mann (DEF)
0
13.Daisuke Okamoto (MID)
0
14.Oscar Jr. Grava (MID)
0