Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Peter HeslopPeter Heslop Noel Henry Noel Henry
Fabricio PereyraF. Pereyra81
G
captain1
G
73Marvin LumsdonM. Lumsdon
Nicky MoffatN. Moffat76
D
2
D
72Jeroen VenemaJ. Venema
Richard DaviesR. Davies74
D
3
D
72Darl De VetD. De Vet
Tommy HoweyT. Howey75
D
4
D
70Ronnie DoddR. Dodd
Nick LoweN. Lowe71
M
5
D
74Johan DeloumeauJ. Deloumeau
Neil McallisterN. Mcallister72
M
6
M
75Salvador EribertoS. Eriberto
Ruel LjungbergR. Ljungberg69
M
7
M
75Nuno AlvesN. Alves
Samir TöpferS. Töpfer69
M
8
M
82Samuel RibeiroS. Ribeiro
Gilles MurrinG. Murrin69
A
9
A
70David RegoD. Rego
Jacob DrakeJ. Drake69
A
10
A
73Nuno CalderonN. Calderon
Jody HackworthJ. Hackworth71
A
11captain
A
73Eugenio IzquierdoE. Izquierdo
 
Bojan IsakssonB. Isaksson84
D
12
M
71Mauricio CarcedoM. Carcedo
Neil SeamanN. Seaman84
M
13
M
75Greg KingG. King
Marcos BravoM. Bravo89
A
14
A
67Enzo PeruzziE. Peruzzi

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 19,091 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.


0.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
3.28
Nicky Moffat sees space and advances. Nicky Moffat hits a low pass to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin plays a scrappy one-two with Jody Hackworth and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gilles Murrin takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
4.41
David Rego comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Drake. David Rego is warned by the referee! Jacob Drake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Salvador Eriberto picks a pass forward to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves edges inside the box! Nuno Alves cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Mcallister plays the ball forward to Richard Davies. Richard Davies makes a probing pass to Jody Hackworth. Jody Hackworth makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
14.06
Ruel Ljungberg takes it forward alone. Ruel Ljungberg edges inside the box! Ruel Ljungberg cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Marvin Lumsdon. What a save!
15.28
Neil Mcallister plays the ball forward to Nick Lowe. Nick Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Marvin Lumsdon manages to keep it out.
18.35
Ruel Ljungberg takes it forward alone. Ruel Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Drake. Jacob Drake connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.31
Samuel Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.02
Jeroen Venema comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Drake. The referee warns Jeroen Venema to calm down! Jacob Drake runs off the knock.
27.57
Ronnie Dodd makes an attacking run forward. Ronnie Dodd whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo heads the ball goalwards. Good keeping from Fabricio Pereyra as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
29.45
Salvador Eriberto takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Darl De Vet comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
32.50
Ruel Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Hackworth. Jody Hackworth makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gilles Murrin scores for Liverpool!!
36.04
Darl De Vet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Howey.
38.00
Ruel Ljungberg surges forward with the ball. Ruel Ljungberg makes an attacking run forward. Ruel Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.36
Nick Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
42.23
Ruel Ljungberg takes a short throw-in bringing Neil Mcallister into play. Neil Mcallister sees Jody Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jody Hackworth plays a scrappy one-two with Gilles Murrin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jody Hackworth provides some space. He shoots at goal but Marvin Lumsdon is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
44.36
Liverpool are in full control of this game.
45.00
Darl De Vet knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro makes a simple pass to David Rego. David Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool get the second half underway!
47.38
Nuno Alves flicks a high pass forward to David Rego who brings the ball under control. David Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Davies.
48.36
Jeroen Venema sees a break and surges forward. Jeroen Venema sees Eugenio Izquierdo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Calderon. With a superhuman jump, Nuno Calderon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.47
Nicky Moffat knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Drake but the linesman indicates offside!
54.14
Nuno Alves flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Ribeiro collects the pass. Samuel Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fabricio Pereyra effortlessly punches it away to safety.
55.16
Samir Töpfer knocks the ball forward to Ruel Ljungberg. Ruel Ljungberg plays a scrappy one-two with Jacob Drake and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Ruel Ljungberg provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
57.35
Nick Lowe clumsily knocks into Nuno Calderon. Nick Lowe is shown the yellow card! Nuno Calderon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.01
Nuno Alves threads the ball through to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
61.54
Neil Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Jody Hackworth. Jody Hackworth tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
63.49
Jody Hackworth picks a pass forward to Nick Lowe. Nick Lowe shoots from long range but is denied by Marvin Lumsdon. Excellent save.
65.40
Ronnie Dodd clumsily knocks into Neil Mcallister. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Mcallister runs off the knock.
73.03
Nuno Calderon makes a simple pass to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.05
Samuel Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Calderon who takes it down. Nuno Calderon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.10
Nuno Alves knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

Nottingham Forest
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.1%
36.9%
Play Area
25%
46.4%
28.6%

Scorers
Jacob Drake 18
Gilles Murrin 33
David Rego 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruel Ljungberg of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Fabricio Pereyra (GK)
7
2.Nicky Moffat (DEF)
6
3.Richard Davies (DEF)
6
4.Tommy Howey (DEF)
6
5.Nick Lowe (MID)yellow card
6
6.Neil Mcallister (MID)
7
7.Ruel Ljungberg (MID)
9
8.Samir Töpfer (MID)
6
9.Gilles Murrin (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jacob Drake (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jody Hackworth (ATT)
7
 
12.Bojan Isaksson (DEF)
0
13.Neil Seaman (MID)
0
14.Marcos Bravo (ATT)
0

1.Marvin Lumsdon (GK)
7
2.Jeroen Venema (DEF)
6
3.Darl De Vet (DEF)
6
4.Ronnie Dodd (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Johan Deloumeau (DEF)
6
6.Salvador Eriberto (MID)
6
7.Nuno Alves (MID)
7
8.Samuel Ribeiro (MID)
6
9.David Rego (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Nuno Calderon (ATT)
6
11.Eugenio Izquierdo (ATT)
7
 
12.Mauricio Carcedo (MID)
0
13.Greg King (MID)
0
14.Enzo Peruzzi (ATT)
0