Match Report
| Liverpool | Liverpool |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Nelson Edotu | Nelson Edotu | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jacob Fox | J. Fox |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Stuart Insley | S. Insley | |||||||||
| James Allman | J. Allman | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Eddie Simonsen | E. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Nikolas Thielemann | N. Thielemann |  | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Liam Smithe | L. Smithe | |||||||||
| John Gardner | J. Gardner | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Ian Lloyd | I. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Niccolo Roberts | N. Roberts | | 42 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 | | Vincenzo Frieser | V. Frieser | |||||||||
| Dinu Petrescu | D. Petrescu |  | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Ivan Galli | I. Galli | |||||||||
| Thomas Bonilla | T. Bonilla |  | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Oleg Higginbotham | O. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| Paul Makin | P. Makin | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Paul Gray | P. Gray | |||||||||
| Ugo Carrick | U. Carrick | | 63 | A | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Warren Fox | W. Fox | |||||||||
| Billy Milburn | B. Milburn | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Gareth Carter | G. Carter | |||||||||
| Julian Impey | J. Impey | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 |  | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,205 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.19
0-0Oleg Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Allman.
4.23
Liam Smithe passes the ball forward to Warren Fox. Warren Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Gardner.
6.27
0-0Nikolas Thielemann sees space and advances. Nikolas Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Impey. Julian Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.46
Ivan Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.17
0-0Nikolas Thielemann threads the ball through to Dinu Petrescu. Dinu Petrescu makes a simple pass to Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Stuart Insley manages to gather it comfortably.
14.50
Paul Makin surges forward with the ball. Paul Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick heads the ball goalwards. Stuart Insley easily picks it out of the air!
15.44
Nikolas Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Bonilla. Thomas Bonilla threads the ball through to Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.55
1-0Paul Makin makes a probing pass to Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn flicks the ball with his head. Stuart Insley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.11
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.33
Paul Gray passes the ball forward to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Cleland and rushes in on goal... Gareth Carter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
36.19
Eddie Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Higginbotham. Oleg Higginbotham threads the ball through to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.25
Eddie Simonsen makes a simple pass to Warren Fox. Warren Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Liverpool kick off and get the second half underway!
48.38
1-1Julian Impey slams into Liam Smithe with his studs up. The referee motions to Julian Impey to come over. It's a red card!! Liam Smithe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.16
Niccolo Roberts makes a probing pass to Dinu Petrescu. Dinu Petrescu makes a beautiful solo run. Dinu Petrescu whips in a cross ball towards Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.24
Warren Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.30
Paul Makin takes it forward alone. Paul Makin shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.22
Paul Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.39
Paul Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Jacob Fox has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.22
Thomas Bonilla knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.32
John Gardner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Makin. Paul Makin sees a break and surges forward. Paul Makin shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
75.50
Ivan Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Gardner.
77.26
Ian Lloyd sees a break and surges forward. Ian Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.26
Sheffield United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Liverpool's defence.
84.27
Vincenzo Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
31.3%
41%
27.7%
Scorers
| Billy Milburn 17 | Gareth Carter 40, 60 |