Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     MillwallMillwall
Kevin MurphyKevin Murphy James Hayes James Hayes
Rodrigo GomezR. Gomez76
G
captain1
G
74Kubilay ÖzalanK. Özalan
Danny BarrettD. Barrett67
D
2
D
74Dietmar GleisensteinD. Gleisenstein
Del DrakeD. Drake73
D
3
D
68Oliver DittrichO. Dittrich
Neil HitchcockN. Hitchcock77
D
4
D
69Rainer HankeR. Hanke
Andrés YanezA. Yanez79
D
5
M
80Fredrik ScholesF. Scholes
Oleg MurphyO. Murphy77
M
6captain
M
81Mario SamsonM. Samson
Rio BurgessR. Burgess74
M
7
M
82Dean ThatcherD. Thatcher
Adam BeckhamA. Beckham72
A
8
M
75Quim RamosQ. Ramos
Alan MersonA. Merson79
A
9
A
83Kenichi KobayashiK. Kobayashi
Seth TolleyS. Tolley68
A
10
A
78Andy HarleyA. Harley
Joe CampbellJ. Campbell76
A
11
A
73Dennis SeamanD. Seaman
 
Nigel GrondinN. Grondin69
A
12
D
65Matteo MaterazziM. Materazzi
Marvin BattyM. Batty72
M
13
M
78Hauke MatthäusH. Matthäus
Julian MolownyJ. Molowny73
M
14
A
73Edgar NunesE. Nunes

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Millwall. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.


0.00
Millwall start the match!
2.18
Oleg Murphy comes in with a late challenge on Dean Thatcher. The referee brings Oleg Murphy to one side and gives him a warning! Dean Thatcher runs off the knock.
4.38
Rainer Hanke knocks the ball forward to Dietmar Gleisenstein. Dietmar Gleisenstein threads a neat ball through to Andy Harley. Andy Harley shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Rodrigo Gomez!
15.56
Dietmar Gleisenstein advances with the ball. Dietmar Gleisenstein kicks a strong pass forward to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Rodrigo Gomez. What a save!
18.48
Rainer Hanke takes the throw-in. Dean Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Seaman easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.43
Oliver Dittrich threads a neat ball through to Andy Harley. Andy Harley flicks a high ball forward to Dennis Seaman who takes it down. Dennis Seaman edges inside the box! Dennis Seaman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.44
Del Drake flicks a high pass forward to Seth Tolley who brings the ball under control. Seth Tolley sees a break and surges forward. Seth Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Joe Campbell controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Joe Campbell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.32
Dietmar Gleisenstein catches Seth Tolley on the ankles. The referee brings Dietmar Gleisenstein to one side and gives him a warning! Seth Tolley stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.42
Neil Hitchcock pushes up the pitch. Neil Hitchcock hits a low pass to Alan Merson. Alan Merson makes a probing pass to Rio Burgess but he's offside!
38.56
Dietmar Gleisenstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Rodrigo Gomez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.18
Dean Thatcher comes in with a late challenge on Rio Burgess. The referee warns Dean Thatcher to calm down! Rio Burgess carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.50
Rio Burgess kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Murphy. Oleg Murphy puts a great ball through. Joe Campbell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Liverpool kicking off!
49.26
Dean Thatcher brings the ball forward. Dean Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Kenichi Kobayashi. With a superhuman jump, Kenichi Kobayashi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.51
Danny Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Adam Beckham through on goal. Some superb footwork from Adam Beckham provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Mario Samson's outstretched leg.
55.13
Fredrik Scholes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Gomez who gathers it comfortably.
57.15
Mario Samson passes the ball forward to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos knocks the ball forward to Andy Harley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.32
Liverpool have made a substitution with Marvin Batty replacing Oleg Murphy .Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Matteo Materazzi replacing Rainer Hanke and Hauke Matthäus replacing Mario Samson .
65.38
Hauke Matthäus makes a probing pass to Andy Harley. Andy Harley whips in a cross ball towards Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
66.04
Oliver Dittrich chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Matthäus. Hauke Matthäus chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.52
Rio Burgess flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty plays a one-two with Joe Campbell and rushes in on goal... Marvin Batty comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Kubilay Özalan gets down and covers it.
71.24
Matteo Materazzi flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Gleisenstein collects the pass. Dietmar Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Barrett.
73.45
Matteo Materazzi sees space and advances. Matteo Materazzi knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. With a superhuman jump, Andy Harley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Danny Barrett clears it off the line with his head!
77.31
Liverpool have made a substitution with Nigel Grondin replacing Alan Merson .Millwall have made a substitution with Edgar Nunes replacing Andy Harley .
78.35
Dean Thatcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.46
Dietmar Gleisenstein lofts the ball long. Kenichi Kobayashi shoots from distance. Solid save from Rodrigo Gomez.
81.52
Matteo Materazzi laces a through ball forward to Hauke Matthäus. Hauke Matthäus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.41
Del Drake chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Joe Campbell controls it well on his chest. Joe Campbell shoots from 25 yards but somehow Kubilay Özalan manages to keep it out.
84.57
Danny Barrett makes a probing pass to Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty darts forward. Marvin Batty shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Kubilay Özalan manages to gather it effortlessly.
85.15
Rio Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty rushes past Oliver Dittrich! Marvin Batty takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
89.04
Quim Ramos threads a neat ball through to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Matthäus. Hauke Matthäus connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

Millwall
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
33.3%
43.6%
23.1%

Scorers
Joe Campbell 30
Dennis Seaman 20
Kenichi Kobayashi 49
Dean Thatcher 66
Hauke Matthäus 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kenichi Kobayashi of Millwall

Match Ratings
1.Rodrigo Gomez (GK)
7
2.Danny Barrett (DEF)
6
3.Del Drake (DEF)
6
4.Neil Hitchcock (DEF)
6
5.Andrés Yanez (DEF)
6
6.Oleg Murphy (MID)
5
7.Rio Burgess (MID)
7
8.Adam Beckham (ATT)
6
9.Alan Merson (ATT)
6
10.Seth Tolley (ATT)
7
11.Joe Campbell (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Nigel Grondin (ATT)
6
13.Marvin Batty (MID)
7
14.Julian Molowny (MID)
0

1.Kubilay Özalan (GK)
7
2.Dietmar Gleisenstein (DEF)
7
3.Oliver Dittrich (DEF)
6
4.Rainer Hanke (DEF)
6
5.Fredrik Scholes (MID)
6
6.Mario Samson (MID)
6
7.Dean Thatcher (MID)goal scored
9
8.Quim Ramos (MID)
6
9.Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Andy Harley (ATT)
7
11.Dennis Seaman (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Matteo Materazzi (DEF)
6
13.Hauke Matthäus (MID)goal scored
8
14.Edgar Nunes (ATT)
6