Match Report
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth |  |  | Liverpool | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ledley Lockley | L. Lockley |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | John Rankin | J. Rankin | |||||||||
| Stephen Youds | S. Youds | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 81 | | Brian Keane | B. Keane | |||||||||
| Sammy Madar | S. Madar |  | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Glynn Southgate | G. Southgate | |||||||||
| Dennis Dodd | D. Dodd | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Peter Atherton | P. Atherton | |||||||||
| Nicholas Standing | N. Standing | | 66 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Richard Serrant | R. Serrant | |||||||||
| Adam Barrett | A. Barrett | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Ross Izzet | R. Izzet | |||||||||
| Ben Mason | B. Mason | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | David Peters | D. Peters | |||||||||
| John Greening | J. Greening | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 |  | Mauricio Vidal | M. Vidal | |||||||||
| Antonio Vila | A. Vila | | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Craig Gower | C. Gower | |||||||||
| Scott Maclean | S. Maclean | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Dave Thomson | D. Thomson | |||||||||
| Kieron Prior | K. Prior | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Matt Taylor | M. Taylor | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 15,293 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Portsmouth and Liverpool are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Portsmouth and Liverpool are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Liverpool start the match!
2.13
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
3.36
0-0Adam Barrett makes a beautiful solo run. Adam Barrett whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Vila. Antonio Vila powers a header at goal but somehow John Rankin manages to keep it out.
4.55
0-0Brian Keane knocks the ball forward to David Peters. David Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Gower. Craig Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Thomson but he's offside!
9.52
0-0Adam Barrett threads the ball through to Antonio Vila. Antonio Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Rankin who gathers it comfortably.
10.14
0-1Peter Atherton knocks the ball forward to Ross Izzet. Ross Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Gower. Craig Gower plays a perfect one-two with Matt Taylor and rushes in on goal... Craig Gower cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.48
0-1John Greening passes the ball forward to Antonio Vila. Antonio Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Maclean. Scott Maclean flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
15.09
0-1David Peters clumsily knocks into Nicholas Standing. The referee calls over David Peters and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Standing grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.03
Nicholas Standing brings the ball forward. Nicholas Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Vila. Antonio Vila directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
22.26
Glynn Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Serrant. Richard Serrant passes the ball forward to Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.03
Ross Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.12
Adam Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Prior. Kieron Prior shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but John Rankin manages to gather it comfortably.
36.19
Sammy Madar threads the ball through to Ben Mason. Ben Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Maclean. Scott Maclean whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Vila. Antonio Vila heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
39.56
Glynn Southgate hacks Scott Maclean from behind! Glynn Southgate is warned by the referee! Scott Maclean grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.33
Richard Serrant hacks John Greening from behind! Richard Serrant is given a warning by the referee! John Greening gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Portsmouth get the second half underway!
49.37
Stephen Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Standing. Nicholas Standing decides to run forward with the ball. Nicholas Standing plays a perfect one-two with Kieron Prior and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Standing makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.24
Glynn Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, David Peters. David Peters chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Gower. Craig Gower passes the ball forward but Matt Taylor is offside!
53.13
Peter Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Izzet. Ross Izzet threads the ball through to Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Gower. Craig Gower connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.35
Stephen Youds threads the ball through to Adam Barrett. Adam Barrett makes a probing pass to Antonio Vila. Antonio Vila controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
61.10
Nicholas Standing brings the ball forward. Nicholas Standing shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
65.35
Richard Serrant makes a probing pass to Craig Gower. Craig Gower whips in a cross ball towards Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
73.52
David Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
84.47
Ross Izzet surges forward with the ball. Ross Izzet plays a perfect one-two with Matt Taylor and rushes in on goal... Ross Izzet takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
85.54
Liverpool are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Portsmouth's defence.
90.00
0-2Adam Barrett clumsily knocks into Ross Izzet. Adam Barrett is warned by the referee! Ross Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Craig Gower 10, 53 |