Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Sunderland. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Liverpool and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.


0.00
Liverpool kick off the first half!
6.07
Fabian Van Beukering chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fabricio Pereyra gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
9.24
Mike Taylor brings the ball forward. Mike Taylor knocks the ball forward to Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo makes a defence splitting pass to Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Oliver Rahn smothers it!
14.41
Luis Kiko comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Aguilar. Luis Kiko is given a warning by the referee! Guillermo Aguilar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.36
Martin Cabrera breaks forward. Martin Cabrera makes a simple pass to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.20
Gilles Murrin makes a simple pass to Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie puts a great ball through. Gilles Murrin runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.56
Duncan Glass flicks a high pass forward. Richard Hamilton controls it well on his chest. Richard Hamilton flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Lisbie who takes it down. Paolo Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Cabrera.
20.19
Mike Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Barrett. Peter Barrett knocks the ball forward to Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Van Beukering.
28.40
Luis Kiko runs up as Mohammed De Cler takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Luis Kiko makes an attacking run forward. Luis Kiko shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sunderland are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
34.30
Fabian Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi threads a neat ball through to Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko rushes past Richard Hamilton! Maksym Yevstratenko shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Fabricio Pereyra comfortably smothers it!
36.16
Guillermo Aguilar hacks Luis Kiko from behind! The referee calls over Guillermo Aguilar and shows him a yellow card! Luis Kiko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.35
Martin Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Van Beukering. Fabian Van Beukering sees Bernardo Bermudez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernardo Bermudez knocks in a cross ball towards Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.01
Peter Barrett takes the throw-in. Neil Seaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo threads a neat ball through to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin tries a spectacular strike. Gilles Murrin scores for Liverpool!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool have changed their lineup with Paul Mike replacing Neil Seaman. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sunderland kick off!
47.02
David Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Paul Mike. Paul Mike flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Lisbie collects the pass. Paolo Lisbie shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
49.13
Mohammed De Cler brings the ball forward. Mohammed De Cler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabricio Pereyra who gathers it comfortably.
55.41
David Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Rahn who gathers it comfortably.
59.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Adil Elkhatabi plays the ball forward to Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
60.02
Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Mikkel Conteh replacing Duncan Glass and Carlos Dario García replacing Gilles Murrin .
61.04
Duncan Mason surges forward with the ball. Duncan Mason plays a one-two with Mohammed De Cler and advances towards the goal... Duncan Mason rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Fabricio Pereyra easily smothers it!
63.53
Mike Taylor passes the ball forward to David Quaresma. With vision, David Quaresma laces a through ball forward to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Fabian Van Beukering. Excellent block.
65.03
Paolo Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Oliver Rahn gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
67.28
Mike Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie threads the ball through to Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Oliver Rahn. Excellent save.
71.18
Luis Kiko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.22
Paolo Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Bravo collects the pass. Marcos Bravo rushes past Bruno Mendes! Marcos Bravo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
84.55
Bernardo Bermudez hits a low pass to Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko shoots from 25 yards but Fabricio Pereyra is on top of his game. Good save!
89.24
Mike Taylor sees a break and surges forward. Mike Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García skips past Fabian Van Beukering! Carlos Dario García rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
27.3%
44.2%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Bravo of Liverpool

Match Ratings