Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 20,497 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Leicester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Leicester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
0.00
The first half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
2.09
Helder Santos threads a neat ball through to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk passes the ball forward to Oscar Gento. Oscar Gento whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Eboki-Poh. Patricio Eboki-Poh directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Adrian Lua-Lua. Excellent block.
12.30
Patricio Eboki-Poh sees Bart Alberda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bart Alberda whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Gento. Oscar Gento finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Gento!
16.47
Stephane Sitruk sees Bart Alberda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bart Alberda kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Eboki-Poh but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.45
Adrian Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Jason Bellamy. Jason Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Lima. Pedro Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.22
Stephane Sitruk flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Bart Alberda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bart Alberda knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Gento. Some good footwork from Oscar Gento provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
28.34
From the throw-in, Jason Bellamy picks out Bojan Isaksson. Bojan Isaksson kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Seaman. Neil Seaman kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Lima but the linesman indicates offside!
32.17
Helder Santos sees Silvio Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Gento. Oscar Gento plays a one-two with Nicholas Etherington and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Oscar Gento provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Fabricio Pereyra manages to keep it out.
34.08
Patricio Eboki-Poh flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Sitruk collects the pass. Stephane Sitruk shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
44.35
Alejandro Fernandez makes an attacking run forward. Alejandro Fernandez rushes past Robert Dixon! Alejandro Fernandez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Fabricio Pereyra had no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
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. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Liverpool kicking off!
49.39
Wes Benali plays the ball forward to Nicholas Etherington. Nicholas Etherington knocks in a cross ball towards Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.26
Scott Moffat flicks a high pass forward. Bart Alberda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bart Alberda plays a one-two with Patricio Eboki-Poh and rushes in on goal... Bart Alberda muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Fabricio Pereyra has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.06
Liverpool have made a substitution with Alfredo Butragueno replacing Pedro Lima and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Leicester City have made 2 substitutions with Dado Carisso replacing Scott Moffat and Arnauld Deniaud replacing Stephane Sitruk .
63.42
Alejandro Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Patricio Eboki-Poh. Patricio Eboki-Poh shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
65.30
Arnauld Deniaud flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Alejandro Fernandez plays the ball forward to Patricio Eboki-Poh. Patricio Eboki-Poh lofts in a cross ball towards Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fabricio Pereyra gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
67.53
Richard Hamilton makes a strong solo run forward. Richard Hamilton brings the ball forward. Richard Hamilton edges inside the box! Richard Hamilton strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.12
Arnauld Deniaud kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Antunes. With a delightful solo run, Silvio Antunes stretches the opposition's defence. Silvio Antunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.09
Leicester City have made a substitution with Frank Henry replacing Oscar Gento .
79.30
Bojan Isaksson runs forward with the ball. Bojan Isaksson flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Lisbie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.06
Neil Seaman threads a neat ball through to Richard Hamilton. Richard Hamilton flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Bravo collects the pass. Marcos Bravo threads the ball through into the box. Paolo Lisbie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Pedro Carmona!
89.50
Neil Seaman sees a break and surges forward. Neil Seaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Adrian Lua-Lua brings the ball forward. Adrian Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Bravo collects the pass. Marcos Bravo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
34.2%
43.8%
21.9%
Scorers
Richard Hamilton 68 Marcos Bravo 79 | Oscar Gento 12 Alejandro Fernandez 44 Bart Alberda 49, 53 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bart Alberda of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
1. | Fabricio Pereyra (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Richard Hamilton (DEF) | ![]() | 8 |
3. | Adrian Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Bojan Isaksson (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Robert Dixon (MID) | 6 | |
6. | David Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Neil Seaman (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Jason Bellamy (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Paolo Lisbie (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Pedro Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Marcos Bravo (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Mike Taylor (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Guillermo Aguilar (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Alfredo Butragueno (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Pedro Carmona (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Scott Moffat (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Wes Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Helder Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Alejandro Fernandez (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
6. | Patricio Eboki-Poh (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Stephane Sitruk (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Silvio Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Nicholas Etherington (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Bart Alberda (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Oscar Gento (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Dado Carisso (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Arnauld Deniaud (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Frank Henry (ATT) | 6 |