Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to West Ham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Liverpool are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Liverpool are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off and get the first half underway!
2.12
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
8.08
0-0Les Grondin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Muzzy Bulent.
9.03
0-0Romarin Mettomo takes it forward alone. Romarin Mettomo threads the ball through to Bruno Nunez. Bruno Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.42
0-0Romarin Mettomo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kelly White. Kelly White knocks the ball forward to Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gabriele Malagò easily smothers it!
14.27
James Mustoe passes the ball forward to Graham Charles. Graham Charles knocks the ball forward to Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.16
1-0António Burgos makes a simple pass to Nordin Elkhatabi. Nordin Elkhatabi makes a simple pass to Bruno Nunez. Bruno Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Gabriele Malagò has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.49
Georg Hofbauer takes it forward alone. Georg Hofbauer whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gabriele Malagò easily picks it out of the air!
32.35
António Burgos passes the ball forward to Georg Hofbauer. Georg Hofbauer passes the ball forward to Bruno Nunez. Bruno Nunez plays a perfect one-two with Igor Jorginho and rushes in on goal... Bruno Nunez shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.16
Graham Charles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Sherwood. Fredrik Sherwood plays a perfect one-two with Alvaro Miller and rushes in on goal... Fredrik Sherwood takes a shot at goal. Abdoulaye Ali Sangaré is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.05
Georg Hofbauer flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Nunez. Bruno Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.28
Kelly White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gabriele Malagò easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
47.02
Nordin Elkhatabi makes a probing pass to Bruno Nunez. Bruno Nunez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Mustoe.
51.55
Muzzy Bulent controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Georg Hofbauer. Georg Hofbauer makes a beautiful solo run. Georg Hofbauer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Omer Brown.
53.15
Georg Hofbauer knocks the ball forward to Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gabriele Malagò!
57.33
1-1Kelly White comes in with a late challenge on Les Grondin. The referee calls over Kelly White and shows him a yellow card! Les Grondin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.37
António Burgos flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Polster. Stefan Polster takes it forward alone. Stefan Polster whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Gabriele Malagò had no chance!! Goal for Liverpool!
67.22
Hakan Özalan catches James Mustoe on the ankles. The referee calls over Hakan Özalan and shows him a yellow card! James Mustoe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.20
Graham Charles flicks the ball to his team mate, Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui goes all the way! Gharib Abdellaoui tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Abdoulaye Ali Sangaré!
75.57
Graham Charles makes a probing pass to Fredrik Sherwood. Fredrik Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdoulaye Ali Sangaré who gathers it comfortably.
77.37
Alex White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Abdoulaye Ali Sangaré has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.30
Les Grondin comes in with a late challenge on Kelly White. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kelly White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.09
Kelly White clumsily knocks into Les Grondin. Kelly White is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Les Grondin gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
87.09
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
21.9%
51.6%
26.6%
Scorers