Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 16,945 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Liverpool and Swansea City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Liverpool and Swansea City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.
0.00
The whistle blows and Swansea City kick off!
4.23
Gunnar Halle brings the ball forward. Gunnar Halle plays a one-two with Anthony Adams and advances towards the goal... Gunnar Halle shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ugo Greaves.
5.11
It's a corner kick. Dominic Dalglish loops the ball in to towards the near post. Dale George jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
6.02
Gunnar Halle flicks a high ball forward to Kanga Olivier Sié who takes it down. Kanga Olivier Sié whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Adams!
10.05
Gunnar Halle knocks the ball to his team mate, Kanga Olivier Sié. Kanga Olivier Sié lofts in a cross ball towards Runar Normann. Runar Normann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Swansea City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.21
With vision, Kubilay Sükür picks a pass forward to Runar Normann. Runar Normann finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
16.05
Nicky Riggott powers a long ball forward. Frederico Alves shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
18.55
Dale George flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Marrocolo collects the pass. Manuele Marrocolo runs straight at the defence! Manuele Marrocolo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gerson Richardson.
20.46
Rodolfo Aguilar takes a quick corner, playing it short to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo deftly flicks the ball on. Nicky Riggott looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
22.47
Ross Plowright runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ross Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Runar Normann. Runar Normann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.49
Nicky Riggott knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Aguilar. Rodolfo Aguilar flicks a high pass forward to Manuele Marrocolo who brings the ball under control. Manuele Marrocolo plays a one-two with Frederico Alves and rushes in on goal... Manuele Marrocolo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Gerson Richardson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.26
Ihor Oliynyk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Dalglish. Dominic Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Kanga Olivier Sié who brings the ball under control. Kanga Olivier Sié shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.50
Nicky Riggott makes a simple pass to Dale George. Dale George brings the ball forward. Dale George deftly passes the ball to Manuele Marrocolo, releasing him through on goal. Manuele Marrocolo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.17
Daniel Salazar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz shoots from outside the area. Gerson Richardson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
44.17
Rodolfo Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves plays a scrappy one-two with Tomˆs Pahlplatz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Frederico Alves provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Swansea City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool get the second half underway!
49.34
Camille Gondet advances with the ball. Camille Gondet makes an attacking run forward. Camille Gondet shoots from 20 yards. Gerson Richardson gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
51.55
Dominic Dalglish hits a low pass to Runar Normann. Runar Normann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ugo Greaves comfortably gets down and covers it.
53.29
Dale George threads a neat ball through to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves plays a quick one-two with Manuele Marrocolo and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Frederico Alves provides some space. He shoots at goal. Gerson Richardson easily gets down and covers it.
54.11
Ihor Oliynyk threads a neat ball through to Ross Plowright. Ross Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Runar Normann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Runar Normann knocks in a cross ball towards Kanga Olivier Sié. Kanga Olivier Sié connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.08
Rodolfo Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Tomˆs Pahlplatz collects the pass. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.31
Kubilay Sükür passes the ball forward to Kanga Olivier Sié. Kanga Olivier Sié finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
72.16
Neil Gardner flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
73.20
Dominic Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Adams who brings the ball under control. Anthony Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.20
Dominic Dalglish passes the ball forward to Runar Normann. Runar Normann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.01
Liverpool have made a substitution with Yuri Pineda replacing Rodolfo Aguilar .
79.10
Ihor Oliynyk flicks a high pass forward to Ross Plowright who brings the ball under control. Ross Plowright runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ross Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Runar Normann. Runar Normann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
81.21
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.37
Adriano Tacchi knocks the ball forward to Dale George. Dale George changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dale George plays a quick one-two with Tomˆs Pahlplatz and rushes in on goal... Dale George side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ugo Greaves (GK)
7
2. Nicky Riggott (DEF)
6
3. Adriano Tacchi (DEF)
6
4. Camille Gondet (DEF)
7
5. Neil Gardner (MID)
6
6. Rodolfo Aguilar (MID)
6
7. Dale George (MID)
9
8. Daniel Salazar (MID)
6
9. Tomˆs Pahlplatz (ATT)
7
10. Manuele Marrocolo (ATT)
8
11. Frederico Alves (ATT)
9
12. Yuri Pineda (ATT)
6
13. Steve Todd (DEF)
0
14. Valeriy Kostiuk (MID)
0
1. Gerson Richardson (GK)
7
2. Sebastiano Ferrante (DEF)
6
3. Dietmar Engels (DEF)
6
4. Ihor Oliynyk (DEF)
6
5. Kubilay Sükür (MID)
6
6. Dominic Dalglish (MID)
6
7. Gunnar Halle (MID)
7
8. Ross Plowright (MID)
7
9. Runar Normann (ATT)
6
10. Kanga Olivier Sié (ATT)
8
11. Anthony Adams (ATT)
7
12. Alberto Barros (MID)
0
13. John Potts (MID)
0
14. Alberto Andres (MID)
0


















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