Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Southampton. A crowd of 18,734 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Liverpool kick off!
2.20
0-0Scott Ball advances with the ball. Scott Ball goes all the way! Scott Ball shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
3.11
0-1Valentín Peralta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel goes all the way! Marcel Happel tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.39
Stefan Alexandersson makes a simple pass to Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
10.09
Stefan Alexandersson kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
12.50
0-1Daniel Vela hacks Richard Wilcox from behind! Daniel Vela is warned by the referee! Richard Wilcox runs off the knock.
14.32
Valentín Peralta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.11
0-1Scott Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel whips in a cross ball towards Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl flicks the ball with his head but Sotiris Papadopoulos is on top of it.
21.05
Alberto Marr barges into Richard Wilcox. Alberto Marr is given a warning by the referee! Richard Wilcox runs off the knock.
22.27
Stefan Alexandersson advances with the ball. Stefan Alexandersson kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.54
0-2Stefan Alexandersson makes a probing pass to Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Curtis Brooks.
27.26
Valentín Peralta knocks the ball forward to Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel goes all the way! Marcel Happel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Sotiris Papadopoulos easily smothers it!
30.19
Clive Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Valentín Peralta. Valentín Peralta flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sotiris Papadopoulos.
32.09
0-2Elias Devitsakis barges into Steve Wise. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Wise runs off the knock.
34.37
Steve Wise passes the ball forward to Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.11
Juan Manuel Coloccini makes a probing pass to Richard Wilcox. Richard Wilcox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Aaron Swift is on top of it.
44.07
Stefan Alexandersson passes the ball forward to Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti goes all the way! Claudio M. Galletti shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Sotiris Papadopoulos!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Southampton kick off!
47.26
Elias Devitsakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.35
Elias Devitsakis barges into Steve Wise. Elias Devitsakis is given a warning by the referee! Steve Wise hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.03
Scott Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel powers a header at goal. Marcel Happel scores for Southampton!!
60.38
Clive Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Alexandersson. Stefan Alexandersson makes a simple pass to Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
61.33
Alberto Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Alexandersson. Stefan Alexandersson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Sotiris Papadopoulos had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
66.22
Yevhen Sytnyk decides to run forward with the ball. Yevhen Sytnyk knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards but Aaron Swift is on top of it.
71.52
Scott Ball knocks the ball forward to Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Charles Gray.
75.41
Valentín Peralta flicks the ball to his team mate, Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.30
Steve Wise knocks the ball forward to Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.17
Lucien Ndo chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Wilcox. Richard Wilcox knocks the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Díaz. Joaquín Díaz tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Aaron Swift manages to gather it comfortably.
83.33
Lucien Ndo catches Scott Ball on the ankles. The referee calls over Lucien Ndo and warns him to calm down! Scott Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.53
Juan Manuel Coloccini knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Vela.
90.00
Elias Devitsakis sees a break and surges forward. Elias Devitsakis shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.8%
69.2%
Play Area
29.5%
47.4%
23.1%
Scorers
| Marcel Happel 3, 54, 61 Claudio M. Galletti 22 |