Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,654 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.


0.00
The first half starts with Liverpool kicking off!
3.56
Neil Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Drake. Jacob Drake advances inside the box! Jacob Drake shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.58
Peter Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Paul Mike holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Mike flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Lisbie who takes it down. Paolo Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Hackworth. Jody Hackworth powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
12.05
Dion Laver plays the ball forward to George Human. George Human knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
16.18
Mikkel Conteh takes it forward alone. Mikkel Conteh makes a probing pass to Jody Hackworth. Jody Hackworth skips past Edward Oakes! Jody Hackworth takes a shot at goal but somehow Edward Oakes happens to be in the right place to block it.
20.10
Jacob Drake makes a probing pass to Jody Hackworth. Jody Hackworth shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
30.51
Paul Mike threads a neat ball through to Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.26
Dion Laver makes a simple pass to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
38.47
With some swift thinking, Miguel Almeida plays the ball forward to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Laver. Dion Laver gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Nicky Moffat clears it off the line with his head!
39.34
Neil Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Mcallister and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paolo Lisbie strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool have changed their lineup with Gilles Murrin replacing Paolo Lisbie. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Newcastle United start the second half!
47.30
Dion Laver flicks a high pass forward. Emile May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emile May knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommy Howey.
48.38
Peter Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin plays a scrappy one-two with Jody Hackworth and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Gilles Murrin provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
53.41
Peter Barrett sees Gilles Murrin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Murrin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Oakes.
57.08
Edward Oakes makes a strong solo run forward. With some swift thinking, Edward Oakes plays the ball forward to George Human. George Human knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.25
Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Neil Wetherall replacing Nicky Moffat and Samir Töpfer replacing Neil Mcallister .Newcastle United have made a substitution with John Chadwick replacing Edward Oakes .
61.27
Nick Gray threads a neat ball through to Emile May. Emile May surges forward with the ball. Emile May knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Howey.
73.27
Duncan Glass flicks a high pass forward. Paul Mike holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Mike flicks a high pass forward to Samir Töpfer who brings the ball under control. Samir Töpfer sees Gilles Murrin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Murrin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.26
Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with Alistair Granville replacing George Human and Stanley Elliott replacing Alexander Clarke .
79.44
Paul Mike threads a neat ball through to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin whips in a cross ball towards Jody Hackworth. Jody Hackworth shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.13
Neil Wetherall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Mike. Paul Mike sees Jody Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jody Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Drake. Jacob Drake is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Samir Töpfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
23.5%
48.5%
27.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gilles Murrin of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Fabricio Pereyra (GK)
6
2.Tommy Howey (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
4.Nicky Moffat (DEF)
6
5.Mikkel Conteh (DEF)
6
6.Neil Mcallister (MID)
8
7.Peter Barrett (MID)
7
8.Paul Mike (MID)
7
9.Paolo Lisbie (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jody Hackworth (ATT)
8
11.Jacob Drake (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Neil Wetherall (DEF)
6
13.Samir Töpfer (MID)
7
14.Gilles Murrin (ATT)goal scored
9

1.Phil Collymore (GK)
6
2.Nick Gray (DEF)
6
3.Arthur Eadie (DEF)
6
4.Edward Oakes (DEF)
7
5.Miguel Almeida (MID)
6
6.Dion Laver (MID)
6
7.Emile May (MID)
6
8.Alexander Clarke (MID)goal scored
8
9.Carl Lawton (ATT)
6
10.Seth Lawton (ATT)
6
11.George Human (ATT)
6
 
12.Alistair Granville (DEF)
6
13.John Chadwick (ATT)
6
14.Stanley Elliott (DEF)
6