Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 18,275 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off and get the first half underway!
4.51
0-1Damien Allman makes a probing pass to Branko Damman. Branko Damman flicks a high pass forward to Joe Campbell who brings the ball neatly under control. Joe Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Rio Burgess and advances towards the goal... Joe Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.41
0-1Dean Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Peter Weir. Peter Weir knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Hitchcock.
9.43
0-1Peter Weir knocks the ball forward to Andy Harley. Andy Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball strikes Neil Hitchcock's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
12.36
Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Peter Weir who brings the ball under control. Peter Weir chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Diego Peralta with no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
15.12
1-1Rainer Hanke plays a long ball forward. Peter Weir kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Samson but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.20
Branko Damman makes a simple pass to Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Pinheiro.
21.51
1-1Vicente Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Joe Campbell who brings the ball under control. Joe Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
27.59
Ben Bishop changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ben Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Diego Peralta with no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
30.10
2-1Samuel Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher hits a low pass to Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Bishop. Some good footwork from Ben Bishop provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.24
Neil Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Branko Damman collects the pass. Branko Damman threads a neat ball through to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Hanke.
33.49
Ben Bishop runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ben Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Peralta who gathers it comfortably.
42.33
2-1Neil Hitchcock clumsily knocks into Andy Harley. The referee calls over Neil Hitchcock and warns him to calm down! Andy Harley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.36
Rio Burgess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eirik Soltvedt.
45.00
Mario Samson flicks a high pass forward. Peter Weir easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Weir knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Hitchcock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall kick off!
49.12
Mario Samson flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Gallagher controls it well on his chest. Ronnie Gallagher shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Diego Peralta. What a save!
54.19
Mario Samson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mario Samson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Allman.
55.58
Philip Lassiter decides to run forward with the ball. Philip Lassiter threads a neat ball through to Alan Merson. Alan Merson shoots from long range but Leonardo Blanco reads it well. Superb keeping!
57.47
Dean Thatcher sees Andy Harley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.08
Branko Damman flicks a high pass forward to Rio Burgess who brings the ball under control. Rio Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Merson. Alan Merson connects with a diving header but somehow Leonardo Blanco manages to keep it out.
60.37
2-1Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Daniel Van Gobbel replacing Rainer Hanke, Dion Owen replacing Antonio Ferreira and Edgar Nunes replacing Peter Weir .Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Quim Reis replacing Joe Campbell and Marvin Copping replacing Vicente Velasco and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.38
Branko Damman catches Ronnie Gallagher on the ankles. Branko Damman is warned by the referee! Ronnie Gallagher stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.56
Branko Damman chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Reis. Quim Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Branko Damman. Branko Damman makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.57
Branko Damman clumsily knocks into Dean Thatcher. Branko Damman is given another warning by the referee! Dean Thatcher runs off the knock.
71.24
Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Andy Harley easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Harley whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Diego Peralta.
72.40
Dion Owen threads a neat ball through to Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Diego Peralta.
73.37
2-2It's a corner kick which Dean Thatcher takes quickly, playing the ball short to Daniel Van Gobbel. Daniel Van Gobbel chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Edgar Nunes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.01
Branko Damman makes a simple pass to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis beats his man to it with a header. The keeper, Leonardo Blanco, sees it late!! Goal for Liverpool!
78.48
2-3Eirik Soltvedt comes in with a late challenge on Adam Beckham. Eirik Soltvedt is shown the yellow card! Adam Beckham runs off the knock.
81.33
Philip Lassiter threads a neat ball through to Branko Damman. Branko Damman kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Copping. Marvin Copping shoots from 25 yards but somehow Leonardo Blanco manages to keep it out.
85.09
With some swift thinking, Andy Harley plays the ball forward to Dion Owen. Dion Owen whips in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Diego Peralta!
87.30
Branko Damman kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Leonardo Blanco (GK)
7
2. Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
6
3. Rainer Hanke (DEF)
6
4. Samuel Pinheiro (DEF)
6
5. Mario Samson (MID)
6
6. Dean Thatcher (MID)
6
7. Ben Bishop (MID)
7
8. Antonio Ferreira (MID)
6
9. Peter Weir (ATT)
6
10. Ronnie Gallagher (ATT)
9
11. Andy Harley (ATT)
8
12. Daniel Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
13. Dion Owen (MID)
6
14. Edgar Nunes (ATT)
6
1. Diego Peralta (GK)
7
2. Danny Barrett (DEF)
6
3. Philip Lassiter (DEF)
7
4. Neil Hitchcock (DEF)
6
5. Damien Allman (DEF)
6
6. Vicente Velasco (MID)
6
7. Branko Damman (MID)
9
8. Rio Burgess (MID)
7
9. Adam Beckham (ATT)
7
10. Alan Merson (ATT)
6
11. Joe Campbell (ATT)
8
12. Quim Reis (ATT)
8
13. Marvin Copping (MID)
6
14. André Romo (MID)
0