Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 18,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Naylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Naylor.
0.00
0-0Stockport County kick off!
2.31
0-0Ian Zonneveld plays the ball forward to Phil Hackworth. Phil Hackworth finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
4.40
0-0Torsten Völler hits a low pass to Jørgen Hakansson. Jørgen Hakansson threads a neat ball through to João Osorio. João Osorio tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Nicola C. De Rosa's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.08
0-0Fatik Kasmi takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Ian Zonneveld reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
6.24
0-1Fatik Kasmi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fatik Kasmi plays a quick one-two with João Osorio and rushes in on goal... Fatik Kasmi tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fatik Kasmi!
10.26
0-1With some swift thinking, Ian Zonneveld plays the ball forward to Phil Hackworth. Phil Hackworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.48
0-1Anthony Etherington makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jørgen Hakansson. Jørgen Hakansson passes the ball forward but Kurt Denneboom is offside!
14.34
Panagiotis Tsigos chips the ball to his team mate, João Osorio. João Osorio passes the ball forward to Kurt Denneboom. Kurt Denneboom tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.11
Fabian Natale Olivi flicks a high pass forward. Phil Hackworth collects the pass. Phil Hackworth plays a scrappy one-two with Victor Pardo and advances towards the goal... Phil Hackworth side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.04
Ian Zonneveld plays the ball forward to Phil Hackworth. Phil Hackworth tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Liverpool are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
27.34
1-2Sieme De Graef flicks a high ball forward to Torsten Völler who takes it down. Torsten Völler chips the ball to his team mate, Jørgen Hakansson. Jørgen Hakansson knocks in a cross ball towards Kurt Denneboom. Kurt Denneboom knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Alin Dobos. Excellent save.
32.23
Fabian Natale Olivi decides to run forward with the ball. Fabian Natale Olivi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.13
Anthony Etherington flicks a high ball forward to João Osorio who takes it down. João Osorio shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.03
Torsten Völler chips the ball to his team mate, João Osorio. João Osorio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.10
Ian Zonneveld threads a neat ball through to Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
39.28
Tomek Joswiak flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Etherington collects the pass. Anthony Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Jørgen Hakansson collects the pass. Jørgen Hakansson makes a probing pass to Kurt Denneboom but he's offside!
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. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool get the second half underway!
47.30
Ian Zonneveld knocks the ball forward to Phil Hackworth. Phil Hackworth edges inside the box! Phil Hackworth strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.43
Without breaking stride, Ian Zonneveld plays the ball forward to Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.17
2-2Stockport County have made 3 substitutions with Ivan Pastor replacing Torsten Völler, Duccio Carnasciali replacing Fatik Kasmi and Craig Simonsen replacing Jørgen Hakansson .
61.25
Franceco Foggia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duccio Carnasciali. Duccio Carnasciali threads the ball through to João Osorio. João Osorio makes a defence splitting pass to Kurt Denneboom. Kurt Denneboom tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alin Dobos with no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
67.45
2-3Craig Simonsen clumsily knocks into Nicola C. De Rosa. Craig Simonsen is shown the yellow card! Nicola C. De Rosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.42
Anthony Etherington hits a low pass to Kurt Denneboom. Kurt Denneboom advances inside the box! Kurt Denneboom cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
73.58
Panagiotis Tsigos surges forward with the ball. Panagiotis Tsigos threads a neat ball through to Craig Simonsen. Some silky footwork from Craig Simonsen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alin Dobos!
77.55
Pierre G. Lantignotti comes in with a late challenge on João Osorio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! João Osorio runs off the knock.
83.18
Anthony Etherington plays the ball forward to Craig Simonsen. Craig Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Kurt Denneboom. Kurt Denneboom makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Alin Dobos had no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
87.56
Anthony Etherington makes a simple pass to Kurt Denneboom. Kurt Denneboom sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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
| Phil Hackworth 21, 47 | Fatik Kasmi 6 Kurt Denneboom 14, 61, 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kurt Denneboom of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alin Dobos (GK)
6
2. Nicola C. De Rosa (DEF)
6
3. Gunnar El-Fakiri (DEF)
6
4. Pierre G. Lantignotti (DEF)
5
5. Duncan Brady (DEF)
6
6. Ian Zonneveld (MID)
7
7. Fabian Natale Olivi (MID)
6
8. Rodrigo Varela (MID)
6
9. Victor Pardo (ATT)
6
10. Phil Hackworth (ATT)
8
11. Arno Winkler (ATT)
6
12. Adam Lawrence (DEF)
0
13. Nils Weigel (MID)
0
14. John Moffat (MID)
0
1. Vito Colasante (GK)
6
2. Tomek Joswiak (DEF)
6
3. Franceco Foggia (DEF)
6
4. Sieme De Graef (DEF)
6
5. Panagiotis Tsigos (MID)
6
6. Torsten Völler (MID)
6
7. Anthony Etherington (MID)
7
8. Fatik Kasmi (MID)
7
9. Jørgen Hakansson (ATT)
6
10. Kurt Denneboom (ATT)
9
11. João Osorio (ATT)
7
12. Ivan Pastor (MID)
6
13. Duccio Carnasciali (MID)
6
14. Craig Simonsen (ATT)
6