Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     SampdoriaSampdoria
Maurice Joseph ColeMaurice Joseph Cole Computer Player Computer Player
René ChappuisR. Chappuis74
G
1
G
66Maurizio OngaratoM. Ongarato
Damien FentonD. Fenton69
D
2
D
69Maurits BosveltM. Bosvelt
Alan MannA. Mann69
D
3
D
63Pietro GiampàP. Giampà
Craig ProctorC. Proctor71
D
4
D
61Gianfranco VanoliG. Vanoli
Neil DalglishN. Dalglish56
D
5
M
69Gionatha De LiguoriG. De Liguori
Oscar Jr. GravaO. Grava68
M
6
M
69Bakary DehmB. Dehm
Daisuke OkamotoD. Okamoto73
M
7
M
61Attilio ZilianiA. Ziliani
Mike KuiperM. Kuiper70
M
8
M
56Oberdan CevoliO. Cevoli
Alex HendersonA. Henderson70
A
captain9
A
71Dario BandieriD. Bandieri
Duncan EdworthyD. Edworthy69
A
10
A
69Florian ZiegenhagenF. Ziegenhagen
John WrightJ. Wright71
M
11captain
A
68Giuliano NunziataG. Nunziata
 
Anthony EdghillA. Edghill74
D
12
A
67Salvatore IaquintaS. Iaquinta
Steven KeeganS. Keegan80
M
13
A
65David BertaniD. Bertani
Neil WestwoodN. Westwood74
A
14
A
65Claudio CrespoC. Crespo

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Anfield where Liverpool play Sampdoria in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,363 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Sampdoria kicking off!
9.40
Oscar Jr. Grava plays the ball forward to Mike Kuiper. Mike Kuiper finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
10.55
Alan Mann chips the ball to his team mate, Daisuke Okamoto. Daisuke Okamoto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Wright. John Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.17
Maurits Bosvelt flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Dehm who takes it down. Bakary Dehm flicks a high pass forward to Dario Bandieri who brings the ball under control. Dario Bandieri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Dalglish.
16.26
Bakary Dehm advances with the ball. Bakary Dehm plays a one-two with Florian Ziegenhagen and advances towards the goal... Bakary Dehm takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.04
Alex Henderson barges into Pietro Giampà. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pietro Giampà grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.18
Daisuke Okamoto clumsily knocks into Attilio Ziliani. The referee calls over Daisuke Okamoto and warns him to calm down! Attilio Ziliani grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.28
Bakary Dehm barges into Oscar Jr. Grava. The referee brings Bakary Dehm to one side and gives him a warning! Oscar Jr. Grava runs off the knock.
36.44
Bakary Dehm sees Giuliano Nunziata in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giuliano Nunziata cuts inside the box! Giuliano Nunziata shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
38.53
Daisuke Okamoto barges into Maurits Bosvelt. The referee brings Daisuke Okamoto to one side and gives him another warning! Maurits Bosvelt runs off the knock.
42.09
Daisuke Okamoto flicks a high pass forward. John Wright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Wright whips in a cross ball towards Mike Kuiper. Mike Kuiper outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool have changed their lineup with Steven Keegan replacing Mike Kuiper and Neil Westwood replacing John Wright and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Liverpool kicking off!
55.25
Attilio Ziliani comes in with a late challenge on Daisuke Okamoto. Attilio Ziliani is shown the yellow card! Daisuke Okamoto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.11
Attilio Ziliani flicks a high pass forward. Dario Bandieri comfortably collects the pass. Dario Bandieri knocks in a cross ball towards Giuliano Nunziata. Giuliano Nunziata whips the ball goalwards with his head. Damien Fenton clears it off the line with his head!
65.48
Oscar Jr. Grava sees Alex Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Henderson puts a great ball through. Duncan Edworthy runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.43
Attilio Ziliani runs straight at the opposition's defence. Attilio Ziliani shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.21
Steven Keegan threads a neat ball through to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Edworthy. Duncan Edworthy finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Maurizio Ongarato manages to gather it.
77.14
Sampdoria have made 3 substitutions with Salvatore Iaquinta replacing Pietro Giampà, David Bertani replacing Oberdan Cevoli and Claudio Crespo replacing Giuliano Nunziata .
78.18
Gianfranco Vanoli passes the ball forward to Bakary Dehm. Bakary Dehm changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bakary Dehm passes the ball forward to Florian Ziegenhagen. Florian Ziegenhagen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but René Chappuis reads it well. Nice save!
79.55
Craig Proctor flicks a high pass forward. Daisuke Okamoto controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Daisuke Okamoto laces a through ball forward to Duncan Edworthy. Duncan Edworthy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.17
Daisuke Okamoto flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Edworthy controls it well on his chest. Duncan Edworthy lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Maurizio Ongarato. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

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

Possession
42.6%
57.4%
Play Area
29.5%
47.5%
23%

Scorers
Bakary Dehm 16
Attilio Ziliani 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bakary Dehm of Sampdoria

Match Ratings