Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 17,022 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
6.33
0-0Lucas Gabriel Taffarel plays the ball forward to Sadao Yamazaki. Sadao Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Greaves who gathers it comfortably.
10.56
0-1Lucas Gabriel Taffarel makes an attacking run forward. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel rushes past Carlos Soto! Lucas Gabriel Taffarel shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Ugo Greaves had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
14.37
Jean Sachy surges forward with the ball. Jean Sachy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.02
Jean Sachy knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Law. Paul Law lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Morales. Pedro Morales makes a convincing header. It's there!! Leevi Gadd has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.17
1-1Sadao Yamazaki barges into Diogo Alves. The referee calls over Sadao Yamazaki and warns him to calm down! Diogo Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.28
1-1Farid Gourvennec flicks a high pass forward to Paul Law who brings the ball under control. Paul Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.46
1-1Lucas Gabriel Taffarel flicks a high pass forward. Saul Barron controls it well on his chest. Saul Barron shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ugo Greaves.
31.40
1-1Lucas Gabriel Taffarel takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Artur Carvalho side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.13
1-1Lucas Gabriel Taffarel surges forward with the ball. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Diogo Alves!
38.51
Florian Fernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Florian Fernandez shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
39.12
1-1Paul Law hacks Jaakko Salminen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jaakko Salminen stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.02
Kelvin Froggatt flicks a high ball forward to Sadao Yamazaki who takes it down. Sadao Yamazaki lofts in a cross ball towards Djamel Benmiloudi. Djamel Benmiloudi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Liverpool kick off the second half!
47.05
Manny Adams threads the ball through to Kelvin Froggatt. Kelvin Froggatt makes a probing pass to Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Sadao Yamazaki. Sadao Yamazaki finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.25
Diogo Alves flicks a high pass forward. Farid Gourvennec controls it well on his chest. Farid Gourvennec knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Carragher. Daniel Carragher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manny Adams.
57.57
Teddy Boumnijel chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Law. Paul Law knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Morales. Pedro Morales whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.24
1-2Liverpool have made a substitution with Dale George replacing Florian Fernandez .
67.45
Camel Bourmaud sees Farid Gourvennec in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Farid Gourvennec brings the ball forward. Farid Gourvennec shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.42
Lucas Gabriel Taffarel comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Boumnijel. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel is shown the yellow card! Teddy Boumnijel stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.56
Lucas Gabriel Taffarel flicks a high pass forward to Djamel Benmiloudi who brings the ball under control. Djamel Benmiloudi whips in a cross ball towards Saul Barron. Saul Barron flicks the ball with his head. Ugo Greaves didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.46
Liverpool have made a substitution with Stephen Dalglish replacing Pedro Morales .
78.50
Teddy Boumnijel flicks a high pass forward. Paul Law controls it well on his chest. Paul Law shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Leevi Gadd smothers it!
81.55
Kelvin Froggatt makes a simple pass to Saul Barron. Saul Barron whips in a cross ball towards Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho makes a deft header. Ugo Greaves comfortably picks it out of the air!
89.12
Jaakko Salminen flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel sees Saul Barron in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Saul Barron knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Camel Bourmaud.
90.00
Jaakko Salminen flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel collects the pass. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel flicks a high pass forward to Artur Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Artur Carvalho plays a quick one-two with Sadao Yamazaki and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Artur Carvalho provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Ugo Greaves is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lucas Gabriel Taffarel of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ugo Greaves (GK)
7
2. Camel Bourmaud (DEF)
7
3. Carlos Soto (DEF)
6
4. Diogo Alves (DEF)
6
5. Farid Gourvennec (MID)
8
6. Teddy Boumnijel (MID)
6
7. Jean Sachy (MID)
6
8. Florian Fernandez (MID)
6
9. Paul Law (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Carragher (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Morales (ATT)
7
12. Dale George (MID)
6
13. Stephen Dalglish (ATT)
6
14. Nicky Riggott (DEF)
0
1. Leevi Gadd (GK)
6
2. Kai Helmer (DEF)
6
3. Manny Adams (DEF)
6
4. Jaakko Salminen (DEF)
6
5. Goran Brncic (DEF)
6
6. Kelvin Froggatt (MID)
7
7. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel (MID)
9
8. Sadao Yamazaki (ATT)
7
9. Saul Barron (ATT)
6
10. Artur Carvalho (ATT)
7
11. Djamel Benmiloudi (ATT)
6
12. Ruuben Brander (DEF)
0
13. Terry Atherton (MID)
0
14. Jorge Castro (ATT)
0