Match Report
| Walsall | Walsall |  |  | Liverpool | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Matty Stringer | Matty Stringer | manager | Kevin Murphy | Kevin Murphy | |||||||||||||||||
| Isaiah Bellamy | I. Bellamy |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 83 |  | Diego Peralta | D. Peralta | ||||||||
| Scott Fletcher | S. Fletcher | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 80 |  | Philip Lassiter | P. Lassiter | |||||||||
| Jermaine Croft | J. Croft | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 | | Del Drake | D. Drake | |||||||||
| Marcel Hässler | M. Hässler |  | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 79 | | Neil Hitchcock | N. Hitchcock | |||||||||
| Alex Mcallister | A. Mcallister |  | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 76 | | Damien Allman | D. Allman | |||||||||
| Steve Goldberg | S. Goldberg | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Marvin Copping | M. Copping | |||||||||
| Thierry Guppy | T. Guppy | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 84 |  | Branko Damman | B. Damman | |||||||||
| Marc Kerr | M. Kerr | | 53 | M | | | 8 | | M | 83 |  | Yksel Farnerud | Y. Farnerud | ||||||||
| Teddy Scowcroft | T. Scowcroft | | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Adam Beckham | A. Beckham | |||||||||
| Gary Young | G. Young | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 83 | | Alan Merson | A. Merson | |||||||||
| Gary Davis | G. Davis | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 77 | | Joe Campbell | J. Campbell | |||||||||
| Christian Arendt | C. Arendt | | 58 | D | | 12 | | A | 71 | | Seth Tolley | S. Tolley | |||||||||
| Tommy Flintlock | T. Flintlock | | 52 | D | | 13 | | M | 78 |  | Vicente Velasco | V. Velasco | |||||||||
| Billy Barrett | B. Barrett |  | 20 | R | | 14 | | D | 68 | | Danny Barrett | D. Barrett | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play Liverpool in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off!
3.01
0-0Teddy Scowcroft flicks a high ball forward to Gary Young who takes it down. Gary Young shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
8.46
0-0Scott Fletcher sees a break and surges forward. Scott Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.57
0-0Jermaine Croft flicks a high pass forward to Steve Goldberg who brings the ball under control. Steve Goldberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Diego Peralta manages to keep it out.
14.45
0-0Del Drake clumsily knocks into Jermaine Croft. The referee brings Del Drake to one side and gives him a warning! Jermaine Croft runs off the knock.
16.52
Steve Goldberg knocks the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
18.40
0-0Jermaine Croft comes in with a late challenge on Adam Beckham. The referee calls over Jermaine Croft and shows him a yellow card! Adam Beckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.55
0-1Del Drake kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Copping. Marvin Copping knocks the ball forward to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell cuts inside the box! Joe Campbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.05
0-1Yksel Farnerud hacks Scott Fletcher from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Fletcher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.45
Del Drake threads a neat ball through to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell knocks the ball forward to Alan Merson. Alan Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Goldberg.
33.49
Jermaine Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft plays a quick one-two with Gary Davis and rushes in on goal... Teddy Scowcroft comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Diego Peralta smothers it!
38.37
Philip Lassiter comes in with a late challenge on Gary Young. Philip Lassiter is shown the yellow card! Gary Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.03
Del Drake surges forward with the ball. Del Drake makes a probing pass to Alan Merson. Alan Merson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Marcel Hässler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcel Hässler cuts inside the box! Marcel Hässler shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Walsall start the second half!
47.43
1-1Marcel Hässler flicks a high ball forward to Marc Kerr who takes it down. Marc Kerr takes it forward alone. Marc Kerr knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Davis. Del Drake clumsily knocks into Gary Davis. Gary Davis appeals for a penalty! Given!!
47.43
1-1The referee points to the spot..
48.35
Gary Davis takes a cautious run up. Gary Davis slots the ball into the bottom left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
51.32
2-1Alex Mcallister makes a simple pass to Gary Davis. Gary Davis knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Teddy Scowcroft is offside!
53.38
Branko Damman hits a low pass to Marvin Copping. Marvin Copping knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.30
Marvin Copping hits a low pass to Alan Merson. Alan Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
57.02
Philip Lassiter runs straight at the opposition's defence. Philip Lassiter finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.15
2-2Liverpool have made a substitution with Vicente Velasco replacing Marvin Copping .
61.24
Damien Allman sees space and advances. Damien Allman hits a low pass to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Fletcher.
65.50
Alex Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Diego Peralta.
66.45
It's a corner kick which Marc Kerr takes quickly, playing the ball short to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft flicks the ball on with his first touch. Del Drake reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
67.46
Jermaine Croft sees Teddy Scowcroft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Scowcroft runs straight at the defence! Teddy Scowcroft looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.38
Branko Damman flicks a high pass forward. Adam Beckham collects the pass. Adam Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Bellamy who gathers it comfortably.
77.23
Liverpool have made a substitution with Seth Tolley replacing Adam Beckham .
78.30
Marc Kerr threads a neat ball through to Gary Davis. Gary Davis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Diego Peralta manages to gather it.
79.55
Philip Lassiter pushes mid-way up the pitch. Philip Lassiter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Bellamy who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Marcel Hässler 45 Gary Davis 48 (p) Teddy Scowcroft 67 | Joe Campbell 21 Philip Lassiter 57 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
6
2. Scott Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Jermaine Croft (DEF)
6
4. Marcel Hässler (DEF)
9
5. Alex Mcallister (MID)
6
6. Steve Goldberg (MID)
6
7. Thierry Guppy (MID)
6
8. Marc Kerr (MID)
6
9. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
9
10. Gary Young (ATT)
6
11. Gary Davis (ATT)
6
12. Christian Arendt (DEF)
0
13. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
0
14. Billy Barrett (RES)
0
1. Diego Peralta (GK)
7
2. Philip Lassiter (DEF)
8
3. Del Drake (DEF)
7
4. Neil Hitchcock (DEF)
6
5. Damien Allman (DEF)
6
6. Marvin Copping (MID)
7
7. Branko Damman (MID)
6
8. Yksel Farnerud (MID)
5
9. Adam Beckham (ATT)
6
10. Alan Merson (ATT)
6
11. Joe Campbell (ATT)
8
12. Seth Tolley (ATT)
6
13. Vicente Velasco (MID)
6
14. Danny Barrett (DEF)
0