Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 19,891 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off and get the match underway!
2.15
0-0Del Drake makes a simple pass to Branko Damman. Branko Damman flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Molowny. Julian Molowny shoots from outside the area but somehow William Wright manages to keep it out.
8.13
Oleg Murphy threads a neat ball through to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham sees Branko Damman just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Branko Damman provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but William Wright easily smothers it!
10.16
Miguel Marques flicks a high pass forward. Ismael Sükür holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ismael Sükür makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer knocks in a cross ball towards Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Diego Peralta manages to keep it out.
14.13
0-0Houssin Abdellaoui barges into Julian Molowny. Houssin Abdellaoui is warned by the referee! Julian Molowny runs off the knock.
15.17
0-0Houssin Abdellaoui runs straight at the opposition's defence. Houssin Abdellaoui plays a sublime one-two with Tonino Piazza and races in on goal... Houssin Abdellaoui cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
20.52
Tonino Piazza threads the ball through to Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer knocks in a cross ball towards Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
21.56
0-0Branko Damman threads a neat ball through to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.13
0-0Oleg Murphy makes a simple pass to Julian Molowny. Julian Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Beckham. Billy Britton comes in with a late challenge on Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
26.23
Julian Molowny passes the ball forward to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.50
Tonino Piazza passes the ball forward to Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.25
Aleksi Hyypia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer lofts in a cross ball towards Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui makes a looping header on goal but Diego Peralta is on top of it.
39.55
Del Drake flicks a high pass forward. Branko Damman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Branko Damman stretches the opposition's defence. Branko Damman shoots from long range but it is tipped over by William Wright.
41.26
0-0Branko Damman takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alan Merson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
42.26
Houssin Abdellaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
44.13
Andrés Yanez knocks the ball forward to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Leicester City kick off!
47.41
Julian Molowny hits a low pass to Alan Merson. Alan Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell connects with a diving header. Fantastic reaction save from William Wright!
53.46
0-0Julian Molowny makes a probing pass to Alan Merson. Alan Merson lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Molowny. Julian Molowny is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Emile Ball is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
61.30
Danny Barrett darts forward. Danny Barrett whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Murphy. Oleg Murphy gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
63.22
0-1Evan Videira flicks a high pass forward. Aleksi Hyypia collects the pass. Aleksi Hyypia knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer takes a shot at goal. Aaron van der Meer scores for Leicester City!!
66.25
Branko Damman kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Molowny. Julian Molowny shoots from distance. William Wright gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
72.55
Houssin Abdellaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Neil Hitchcock steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
75.37
Danny Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Adam Beckham controls it well on his chest. Adam Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell cuts inside the box! Joe Campbell takes a shot at goal but William Wright is on top of it.
77.26
0-1Liverpool have made a substitution with Nigel Grondin replacing Adam Beckham .
78.29
Aleksi Hyypia flicks a high pass forward. Ismael Sükür controls it well on his chest. Ismael Sükür knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Peralta who gathers it comfortably.
83.56
Aleksi Hyypia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Aleksi Hyypia. Aleksi Hyypia makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aleksi Hyypia!
89.12
Evan Videira advances with the ball. Evan Videira threads the ball through to Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
25%
46.2%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aleksi Hyypia of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diego Peralta (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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Branko Damman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Julian Molowny (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Adam Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alan Merson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Joe Campbell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nigel Grondin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rio Burgess (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marvin Batty (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | William Wright (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Emile Ball (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Evan Videira (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Billy Britton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguel Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Houssin Abdellaoui (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tonino Piazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aleksi Hyypia (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Danny Hurst (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ismael Sükür (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aaron van der Meer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Warren Dodd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Best (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddie Plowright (DEF) | 0 | |