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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play Liverpool in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Udinese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Howey.


0.00
Udinese kick off!
3.36
With a delightful solo run, Raffaele Conteh stretches the opposition's defence. Raffaele Conteh plays a one-two with Yuri Petrov and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Raffaele Conteh provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.14
With vision, Ruel Bellamy plays the ball forward to Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Booth.
16.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Kieron Godber plays the ball forward to Patrick Olembé. Patrick Olembé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.49
Ruel Bellamy threads the ball through to Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand plays a quick one-two with Neil Westwood and rushes in on goal... Thierry Brand rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.23
Raffaele Conteh kicks a strong pass forward to Tommaso Pellizzaro. Tommaso Pellizzaro passes the ball forward to Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Yuri Petrov scores for Udinese!!
32.09
Daisuke Okamoto plays the ball forward to Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand whips in a cross ball towards Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
33.17
Kieron Godber threads the ball through to Patrick Olembé. Patrick Olembé knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.15
Craig Proctor flicks a high ball forward to Ruel Bellamy who takes it down. Ruel Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Brand collects the pass. Thierry Brand shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
38.46
Callum Young makes an attacking run forward. Callum Young whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Olembé. Patrick Olembé rises majestically and gets a header on goal. René Chappuis picks it out of the air!
39.40
Raffaele Conteh threads the ball through to Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.43
Damien Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Bellamy. Ruel Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Victor Ketting who brings the ball under control. Victor Ketting knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
44.14
Andri Sigurjónsson makes a strong solo run forward. Andri Sigurjónsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Daisuke Okamoto sees Neil Westwood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Westwood knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aladino Casazza.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Udinese appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool have changed their lineup with Mike Kuiper replacing Thierry Brand and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.

45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool kick off!
53.42
Aladino Casazza makes a simple pass to Kieron Godber. Kieron Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Tommaso Pellizzaro. Tommaso Pellizzaro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Chappuis who gathers it comfortably.
54.30
Raffaele Conteh flicks a high pass forward to Tommaso Pellizzaro who brings the ball under control. Tommaso Pellizzaro plays a quick one-two with Yuri Petrov and rushes in on goal... Tommaso Pellizzaro tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
55.03
Ruel Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.54
Damien Fenton makes a strong solo run forward. Damien Fenton makes a simple pass to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.15
Julian Spengler hits a low pass to Patrick Olembé. Patrick Olembé knocks in a cross ball towards Tommaso Pellizzaro. Tommaso Pellizzaro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving René Chappuis with no chance!! Goal for Udinese!
63.21
Andri Sigurjónsson makes a beautiful solo run. Andri Sigurjónsson makes a simple pass to Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting threads the ball through to Neil Westwood but he's offside!
66.31
Damien Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Bellamy collects the pass. Ruel Bellamy makes a simple pass to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood finds some space and shoots from distance but Abdelkrim El Brazi is on top of it.
73.37
Mike Kuiper knocks the ball forward to Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting shoots from 25 yards but Abdelkrim El Brazi reads it well. Good save!
77.51
Kieron Godber knocks the ball forward to Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Olembé. Patrick Olembé whips the ball goalwards with his head. René Chappuis gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
83.01
Raffaele Conteh sees a break and surges forward. Raffaele Conteh shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
84.44
Aladino Casazza kicks a strong pass forward to Raffaele Conteh. Raffaele Conteh threads the ball through to Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow René Chappuis manages to keep it out.
85.49
Raffaele Conteh kicks a strong pass forward to Tommaso Pellizzaro. Tommaso Pellizzaro lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Olembé. Patrick Olembé gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.53
Damien Fenton passes the ball forward to Daisuke Okamoto. Daisuke Okamoto flicks a high ball forward to Alex Henderson who takes it down. Alex Henderson shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.8518518518518 vs 48.1481481481481
Play Area
Home team third: 20.99%, Midfield: 44.44%, Away team third: 34.57%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yuri Petrov of Udinese

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
4. Craig Booth (DEF)
6
6
8
7. Kieron Godber (MID)
6
8. Callum Young (MID)
6
7
11. Yuri Petrov (ATT)
9

12. Rabiu Aliyu (ATT)
0
14. Vasco Guevara (MID)
0

2. Damien Fenton (DEF)
6
4. Craig Proctor (DEF)
6
6
6. Ruel Bellamy (MID)
6
6
8. Thierry Brand (ATT)
6
6
10. Alex Henderson (ATT)
6
11. Neil Westwood (ATT)
6

12. Alan Mann (DEF)
0
13. Mike Kuiper (MID)
6
14. Kevin Caldwell (MID)
0