Match Report
| Liverpool | Liverpool |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Maurice Joseph Cole | Maurice Joseph Cole | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| René Chappuis | R. Chappuis |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Nwankwo Rowett | N. Rowett | |||||||||
| Alan Mann | A. Mann | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 77 |  | Yuri Onopko | Y. Onopko | |||||||||
| Andri Sigurjónsson | A. Sigurjónsson |  | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 |  | Jan Döring | J. Döring | |||||||||
| Craig Proctor | C. Proctor | | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 |  | Alpay Kayis | A. Kayis | |||||||||
| Oscar Jr. Grava | O. Grava |  | 68 | M | | 5 | | D | 69 | | John Bailey | J. Bailey | |||||||||
| Ruel Bellamy | R. Bellamy | | 71 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 75 | | Shaun Duberry | S. Duberry | ||||||||
| Daisuke Okamoto | D. Okamoto |  | 73 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 |  | Danijel Laville | D. Laville | |||||||||
| Kevin Caldwell | K. Caldwell |  | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Gary Adams | G. Adams | |||||||||
| Thierry Brand | T. Brand | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 |  | Duarte Sousa | D. Sousa | |||||||||
| Claus Leonhardsen | C. Leonhardsen |  | 80 | A | | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Adrian Venus | A. Venus | ||||||||
| Neil Westwood | N. Westwood | | 75 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Alessandro Orocini | A. Orocini | |||||||||
| Damien Fenton | D. Fenton | | 70 | D | | 12 | | M | 69 | | Marcel Völler | M. Völler | |||||||||
| Dean Wetherall | D. Wetherall | | 73 | D | | 13 | | G | 68 | | Manuel Cudini | M. Cudini | |||||||||
| Alex Henderson | A. Henderson | | 71 | A | | 14 | | A | 63 | | Paolo De Vezze | P. De Vezze | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 19,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Potts.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Potts.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off!
6.06
0-0Alpay Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Danijel Laville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danijel Laville picks a pass forward to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.10
0-0Daisuke Okamoto knocks the ball forward to Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.55
Ruel Bellamy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Rowett.
12.57
0-0Ruel Bellamy takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Oscar Jr. Grava cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.47
0-0Craig Proctor makes a probing pass to Ruel Bellamy. Ruel Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.58
Alan Mann sees a break and surges forward. Alan Mann sees Claus Leonhardsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claus Leonhardsen shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nwankwo Rowett manages to gather it easily.
18.56
0-1Gary Adams flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Sousa collects the pass. Duarte Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, René Chappuis, sees it late!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
24.00
0-1Daisuke Okamoto makes a probing pass to Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen passes the ball forward but Neil Westwood is offside!
26.09
Danijel Laville threads a neat ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.05
Danijel Laville flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Chappuis who gathers it comfortably.
30.01
Andri Sigurjónsson sees a break and surges forward. Andri Sigurjónsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
33.04
Daisuke Okamoto threads the ball through to Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.21
Oscar Jr. Grava threads a neat ball through to Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alpay Kayis.
38.45
0-1Craig Proctor kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Caldwell. Kevin Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand edges inside the box! Alpay Kayis hacks Thierry Brand from behind! Thierry Brand appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Marcel Völler replacing Shaun Duberry and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off!
47.37
Gary Adams threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.27
Marcel Völler kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
60.55
Craig Proctor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Bellamy. Ruel Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Brand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.28
Ruel Bellamy threads the ball through to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Nwankwo Rowett has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.45
Daisuke Okamoto sees a break and surges forward. Daisuke Okamoto threads the ball through into the box. Neil Westwood rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.10
2-2Alpay Kayis hacks Neil Westwood from behind! The referee brings Alpay Kayis to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Westwood runs off the knock.
72.02
With some swift thinking, Alpay Kayis plays the ball forward to Danijel Laville. Danijel Laville flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Sousa who brings the ball under control. Duarte Sousa skips past Craig Proctor! Duarte Sousa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. René Chappuis gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.46
Danijel Laville surges forward with the ball. Danijel Laville finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
83.19
Gary Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.39
Craig Proctor plays the ball forward to Ruel Bellamy. Ruel Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand plays a one-two with Neil Westwood and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Thierry Brand provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
89.57
Ruel Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Brand controls it well on his chest. Thierry Brand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Danijel Laville darts forward. Danijel Laville shoots from distance. René Chappuis gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. René Chappuis (GK)
6
2. Alan Mann (DEF)
6
3. Andri Sigurjónsson (DEF)
6
4. Craig Proctor (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Jr. Grava (MID)
6
6. Ruel Bellamy (MID)
7
7. Daisuke Okamoto (MID)
8
8. Kevin Caldwell (MID)
6
9. Thierry Brand (ATT)
8
10. Claus Leonhardsen (ATT)
6
11. Neil Westwood (ATT)
8
12. Damien Fenton (DEF)
0
13. Dean Wetherall (DEF)
0
14. Alex Henderson (ATT)
0
1. Nwankwo Rowett (GK)
7
2. Yuri Onopko (DEF)
6
3. Jan Döring (DEF)
6
4. Alpay Kayis (DEF)
6
5. John Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Shaun Duberry (MID)
6
7. Danijel Laville (MID)
7
8. Gary Adams (MID)
6
9. Duarte Sousa (ATT)
9
10. Adrian Venus (ATT)
6
11. Alessandro Orocini (ATT)
8
12. Marcel Völler (MID)
6
13. Manuel Cudini (GK)
0
14. Paolo De Vezze (ATT)
0