Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Millwall. A crowd of 17,899 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Millwall are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Armstrong.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Millwall are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Armstrong.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off and get the match underway!
2.57
0-0Showing composure, Nico Welter plays the ball forward to Andy Goldberg. Andy Goldberg shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
4.21
0-0James Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mattia Di Meglio. With vision, Mattia Di Meglio plays the ball forward to Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Msaddeck Blanchard.
5.45
0-0It's a corner kick. Nico Vella loops the ball over to the far post. Msaddeck Blanchard scoops up the ball.
8.14
Sander Ten Hag flicks a high ball forward to Markus Helmer who takes it down. Markus Helmer shoots from distance but Msaddeck Blanchard is on top of it.
10.42
0-1Nico Vella knocks the ball forward to Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.36
Matt Matteo knocks the ball forward to Mattia Di Meglio. Mattia Di Meglio sees Piotr Deyna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Piotr Deyna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Brady.
18.22
Sander Ten Hag kicks a strong pass forward to Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
24.41
Nico Vella deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
26.35
Nico Vella controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.55
Nico Vella plays the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Brady.
28.19
Nicola C. De Rosa threads a neat ball through to Fabian Natale Olivi. Fabian Natale Olivi chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Goldberg. Andy Goldberg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.34
Nico Welter flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Delaroche holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antoine Delaroche knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fouad Amzine who gathers it comfortably.
36.49
Sander Ten Hag flicks a high pass forward to Piotr Deyna who brings the ball under control. Piotr Deyna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gunnar El-Fakiri.
42.29
0-1Rodrigo Varela barges into Nico Vella. Rodrigo Varela is given a warning by the referee! Nico Vella hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Sander Ten Hag controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Markus Helmer!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Millwall start the second half!
51.46
James Power plays the ball forward to Nico Vella. Seeing a gap ahead, Nico Vella plays the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah shoots from 25 yards but somehow Msaddeck Blanchard manages to keep it out.
55.30
Mattia Di Meglio knocks the ball forward to Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna plays a quick one-two with Stephan Amoah and rushes in on goal... Piotr Deyna takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Msaddeck Blanchard.
56.18
0-2Nico Vella takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Markus Helmer shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.04
Sander Ten Hag flicks a high pass forward. Stephan Amoah collects the pass. Stephan Amoah shoots from long range. Solid save from Msaddeck Blanchard.
59.01
Nico Vella flicks a high pass forward. Markus Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Markus Helmer shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
61.24
Rodrigo Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Goldberg. Andy Goldberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
65.04
Nico Welter passes the ball forward to Dean Stockdale. Dean Stockdale tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
66.12
Pierre G. Lantignotti clumsily knocks into Markus Helmer. Pierre G. Lantignotti is warned by the referee! Markus Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.50
Nico Welter sees a break and surges forward. Nico Welter makes a defence splitting pass to Andy Goldberg. Andy Goldberg shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.01
Duncan Brady threads a neat ball through to Fabian Natale Olivi. Fabian Natale Olivi threads a neat ball through to Andy Goldberg. Andy Goldberg finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
72.08
Nico Welter flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Delaroche controls it well on his chest. Antoine Delaroche shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
73.20
0-2Sander Ten Hag barges into Fabian Natale Olivi. The referee warns Sander Ten Hag to calm down! Fabian Natale Olivi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.38
Sander Ten Hag sees Markus Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Helmer shoots from outside the area but Msaddeck Blanchard is on top of it.
79.42
With imagination, Rodrigo Varela plays the ball forward to Andy Goldberg. Andy Goldberg shoots from 20 yards. Fouad Amzine is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.43
Sander Ten Hag flicks a high pass forward to Piotr Deyna who brings the ball neatly under control. Piotr Deyna whips in a cross ball towards Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Msaddeck Blanchard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.02
Fabian Natale Olivi threads a neat ball through to Antoine Delaroche. Antoine Delaroche shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Fouad Amzine!
90.00
With vision, Ramón Serrano laces a weighted ball forward to Nico Vella. Nico Vella flicks a high ball forward to Piotr Deyna who takes it down. Piotr Deyna finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
27.6%
49.4%
23%
Scorers
| Andy Goldberg 79 | Piotr Deyna 10 Markus Helmer 45, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Markus Helmer of Millwall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Msaddeck Blanchard (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nicola C. De Rosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gunnar El-Fakiri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pierre G. Lantignotti (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Fabian Natale Olivi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nico Welter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antoine Delaroche (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Goldberg (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Dean Stockdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adam Lawrence (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nils Weigel (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stefan Nahrstedt (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fouad Amzine (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Power (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ramón Serrano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giampaolo Appoloni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Vella (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mattia Di Meglio (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sander Ten Hag (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stephan Amoah (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Markus Helmer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Piotr Deyna (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dale Forbes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Syd Fletcher (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arek Kozminski (MID) | 0 | |