Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 9,092 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Gillingham start the match!
3.13
1-0Noel Bramble controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes makes a simple pass to Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Ronnie Vernazza scores for Liverpool!!
9.55
1-0Ben Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Neil Sturridge. Neil Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.17
1-0Alfred Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes threads the ball through to Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Hamilton.
16.31
Niccolo Wilson threads the ball through to Frank Weaver. Frank Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Bailey.
22.55
Anthony Hackworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.34
1-1Gillingham are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
30.42
David Hamilton threads the ball through to Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner surges forward with the ball. Torsten Lindner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ben Lua-Lua.
39.28
Alfred Bailey knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Liverpool kick off and get the second half underway!
53.32
Ben Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Sturridge. Neil Sturridge advances with the ball. Neil Sturridge shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.33
Niccolo Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Hackworth. Anthony Hackworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Hulme who gathers it comfortably.
60.59
Torsten Lindner kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.15
Anthony Hackworth takes it forward alone. Anthony Hackworth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Jess.
72.03
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.37
Gabriel Fuentes brings the ball forward. Gabriel Fuentes shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
Niccolo Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Weaver. Frank Weaver threads the ball through to Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Lua-Lua.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
34.2%
46.8%
19%
Scorers