Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,869 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
2.11
Nikolas Thielemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Oswaldo Oruma. Oswaldo Oruma takes it forward alone. Oswaldo Oruma shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.55
Dinu Petrescu knocks the ball forward to Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.10
Yohann Rascle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess threads the ball through to Leonardo Butragueno but he's offside!
14.56
Oswaldo Oruma knocks the ball forward to Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.52
John Gardner threads the ball through to Oswaldo Oruma. Oswaldo Oruma knocks the ball forward to Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.01
Thomas Bonilla knocks the ball forward to Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
21.09
Nikolas Thielemann makes a simple pass to Dinu Petrescu. Dinu Petrescu kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
24.17
Paolo Jack flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Woodcock. Craig Woodcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.46
John Gardner kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Bonilla. Thomas Bonilla makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
36.41
Rodney Condé powers a long ball forward. Lucien Ndo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Gardner.
39.15
Oswaldo Oruma passes the ball forward to Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dagui Tiéné manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
James Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Oswaldo Oruma. Oswaldo Oruma chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Dagui Tiéné is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool get the second half underway!
47.39
Nikolas Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Makin. Paul Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.44
Yohann Rascle kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess plays a perfect one-two with Leonardo Butragueno and rushes in on goal... Jacob Jess shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.01
Rodney Condé comes in with a late challenge on Billy Milburn. Rodney Condé is given a warning by the referee! Billy Milburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.19
Manchester City are easily keeping Liverpool at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
61.20
Paul Makin kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Dagui Tiéné manages to gather it comfortably.
69.41
Craig Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nikolas Thielemann.
73.19
Nikolas Thielemann makes a simple pass to Thomas Bonilla. Thomas Bonilla makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.31
Nikolas Thielemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Makin. Paul Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn goes all the way! Billy Milburn rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.26
Niccolo Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Bonilla. Thomas Bonilla makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick whips in a cross ball towards Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Billy Milburn scores for Liverpool!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Billy Milburn of Liverpool
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.3%
24.7%
Play Area
26%
42.9%
31.2%