Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 20,232 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
0.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
3.30
Branko Damman picks a pass forward to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Burgess but the linesman indicates offside!
9.35
Paul Carlton makes a simple pass to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan rushes past Neil Hitchcock! Seth Milligan tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.56
Vicente Velasco makes a simple pass to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco powers a header at goal. Artur Ripanu punches it away to safety.
20.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Damien Allman plays the ball forward to Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco flicks a high ball forward to Adam Beckham who takes it down. Adam Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Artur Ripanu manages to gather it.
22.31
Volodymyr Zgurovsky knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Myers. With some swift thinking, Paolo Myers plays the ball forward to Seth Milligan who has made a great run into the box. Danny Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
24.18
Alan Merson hacks Craig Mckay from behind! Alan Merson is given a warning by the referee! Craig Mckay runs off the knock.
36.08
Philip Lassiter decides to run forward with the ball. Philip Lassiter sees Alan Merson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.05
Branko Damman comes in with a late challenge on Seth Milligan. Branko Damman is given a warning by the referee! Seth Milligan runs off the knock.
39.24
Ben Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley shoots from long range but Diego Peralta is on top of his game. Great keeping!
40.30
Craig Mckay threads the ball through to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal threads the ball through to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Hitchcock.
44.27
Philip Lassiter makes a probing pass to Damien Allman. Damien Allman plays the ball forward to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Artur Ripanu. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Liverpool kick off and get the second half underway!
49.55
Damien Allman sees Alan Merson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
54.53
Paul Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Myers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.42
Neil Hitchcock makes a probing pass to Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess hits a low pass to Alan Merson. Alan Merson whips in a cross ball towards Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Artur Ripanu is on top of it.
57.00
Paul Carlton clumsily knocks into Danny Barrett. The referee brings Paul Carlton to one side and gives him a warning! Danny Barrett carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.03
Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Grondin replacing Joe Campbell and André Romo replacing Vicente Velasco .
63.00
Paul Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Paul Lockley collects the pass. Paul Lockley kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers plays a scrappy one-two with Aaron Byrne and advances towards the goal... Paolo Myers comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
66.27
Paul Carlton threads the ball through to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Myers and stumbles forward towards the goal... Seth Milligan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
67.51
Rio Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Merson. Alan Merson shoots from distance but it is miles over!
72.45
Rio Burgess threads a neat ball through to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Branko Damman. Branko Damman gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Liverpool!
77.24
Liverpool have made a substitution with Marvin Copping replacing Rio Burgess .
79.02
Nigel Grondin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Merson. Alan Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Grondin. Nigel Grondin makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.22
Branko Damman makes a probing pass to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Grondin. Nigel Grondin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.31
Craig Mckay clumsily knocks into Branko Damman. The referee calls over Craig Mckay and shows him a yellow card! Branko Damman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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
| Branko Damman 72 Nigel Grondin 79, 84 | Seth Milligan 9 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Diego Peralta (GK)
7
2. Danny Barrett (DEF)
6
3. Philip Lassiter (DEF)
6
4. Neil Hitchcock (DEF)
6
5. Damien Allman (DEF)
6
6. Vicente Velasco (MID)
6
7. Branko Damman (MID)
8
8. Rio Burgess (MID)
6
9. Adam Beckham (ATT)
8
10. Alan Merson (ATT)
6
11. Joe Campbell (ATT)
6
12. Nigel Grondin (ATT)
9
13. André Romo (MID)
6
14. Marvin Copping (MID)
6
1. Artur Ripanu (GK)
7
2. Volodymyr Zgurovsky (DEF)
6
3. Craig Mckay (DEF)
6
4. Robert Hackworth (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Deane (MID)
6
6. Ben Mcgreal (MID)
6
7. Paul Carlton (MID)
7
8. Paul Lockley (MID)
6
9. Aaron Byrne (ATT)
6
10. Seth Milligan (ATT)
8
11. Paolo Myers (ATT)
6
12. Oleksandr Demyanchuk (DEF)
0
13. Frank Lineker (MID)
0
14. Jacob Stamp (ATT)
0











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