Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 9,630 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Chesterfield are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool get the match underway!
3.07
Niccolo Jess makes a probing pass to Noel Bramble. Noel Bramble chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton goes all the way! Liam Carlton rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.57
Dean May knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Whelan. Warren Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
15.32
Gabriel Fuentes makes a simple pass to Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza goes all the way! Ronnie Vernazza rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.37
Liverpool are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chesterfield's defence.
18.27
Rio Wilson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.08
Noel Bramble sees a break and surges forward. Noel Bramble plays a perfect one-two with Liam Carlton and rushes in on goal... Noel Bramble makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
24.02
Gabriel Fuentes barges into Mick Boertien. Gabriel Fuentes is shown the yellow card! Mick Boertien stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.23
Ben Lua-Lua barges into Warren Whelan. The referee calls over Ben Lua-Lua and shows him a yellow card! Warren Whelan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.25
Neil Sturridge catches Ross Shearer on the ankles. Neil Sturridge is given a warning by the referee! Ross Shearer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.27
Joost Van Der Leegte makes a probing pass to Neil Sturridge. Neil Sturridge advances with the ball. Neil Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.48
Rio Wilson makes a probing pass to Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Hulme who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Noel Bramble clumsily knocks into Dean May. The referee calls over Noel Bramble and warns him to calm down! Dean May runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Chesterfield kick off the second half!
51.27
Rio Wilson hacks Noel Bramble from behind! Rio Wilson is given a warning by the referee! Noel Bramble carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.27
Neil Sturridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton goes all the way! Liam Carlton takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jaime Nascimento!
57.55
Ross Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves shoots from distance. Oleg Greaves scores for Chesterfield!!
61.39
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
63.26
Neil Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.32
Neil Sturridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.42
Gabriel Fuentes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes plays a perfect one-two with Ronnie Vernazza and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Fuentes takes a shot at goal but somehow Jaime Nascimento manages to keep it out.
72.50
Neil Sturridge makes a simple pass to Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jaime Nascimento.
79.05
Gabriel Fuentes sees space and advances. Gabriel Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Harrison.
85.36
Ugo Unsworth threads the ball through to Rio Wilson. Rio Wilson knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Neil Sturridge of Liverpool
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
24.6%
53.6%
21.7%

Scorers