Match Report
| Liverpool | Liverpool |  |  | West Ham United | West Ham United | ||||||||||||||||
| Stewart Ratcliffe | Stewart Ratcliffe | manager | John Farrell | John Farrell | |||||||||||||||||
| Nelson De Goey | N. De Goey |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Garry Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Sotiris Tomaras | S. Tomaras |  | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Dmitri Karpin | D. Karpin | |||||||||
| Mohammed Babayaro | M. Babayaro |  | 84 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 |  | Claus Myssing | C. Myssing | |||||||||
| Ljubisa Alfieri | L. Alfieri |  | 83 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 | | Matt Hansen | M. Hansen | |||||||||
| Eric Nyarko | E. Nyarko |  | 74 | M | | 5 | | M | 72 | | Bas Schenning | B. Schenning | |||||||||
| Gabriel Hernandez | G. Hernandez |  | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Rodrigo Perez | R. Perez | |||||||||
| Frederico Valente | F. Valente |  | 73 | M | | 7 | | M | 73 | | Spiros Hatzis | S. Hatzis | |||||||||
| Peter Sinkonen | P. Sinkonen |  | 72 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 | | Georgios Kyriakidis | G. Kyriakidis | |||||||||
| Diogo Guerra | D. Guerra | | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 |  | Dean Whelan | D. Whelan | |||||||||
| Noboyuki Ono | N. Ono |  | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Cedric Nok | C. Nok | |||||||||
| Mamadou Kalou | M. Kalou |  | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 75 | | Edvard Johansson | E. Johansson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to West Ham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Liverpool and West Ham United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Liverpool and West Ham United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Liverpool kick off!
2.03
0-0Matt Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Perez. Rodrigo Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Nok. Cedric Nok knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sotiris Tomaras.
4.12
0-0Bas Schenning controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan shoots from 20 yards. Nelson De Goey easily smothers it.
6.22
Matt Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spiros Hatzis. Spiros Hatzis makes a probing pass to Edvard Johansson. Edvard Johansson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.14
Georgios Kyriakidis knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan passes the ball forward to Cedric Nok. Cedric Nok shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Nelson De Goey is on top of it.
12.37
Sotiris Tomaras chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Hernandez. Gabriel Hernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noboyuki Ono. Noboyuki Ono plays a perfect one-two with Mamadou Kalou and rushes in on goal... Noboyuki Ono tries a spectacular strike but Garry Greig is on top of it.
14.41
0-0Rodrigo Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
18.09
Claus Myssing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Perez. Rodrigo Perez makes a probing pass to Cedric Nok. Cedric Nok goes all the way! Cedric Nok takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.25
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.33
Frederico Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noboyuki Ono. Noboyuki Ono knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Greig who gathers it comfortably.
26.43
Peter Sinkonen threads the ball through to Mamadou Kalou. Mamadou Kalou knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Guerra. Diogo Guerra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Garry Greig.
27.25
Dmitri Karpin brings the ball forward. Dmitri Karpin makes a simple pass to Edvard Johansson. Edvard Johansson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.51
0-1Dmitri Karpin passes the ball forward to Spiros Hatzis. Spiros Hatzis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Nok. Cedric Nok knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.05
Ljubisa Alfieri advances with the ball. Ljubisa Alfieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Noboyuki Ono. Noboyuki Ono knocks in a cross ball towards Mamadou Kalou. Mamadou Kalou flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
42.02
Peter Sinkonen knocks the ball to his team mate, Mamadou Kalou. Mamadou Kalou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.30
Claus Myssing flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Perez. Rodrigo Perez makes a probing pass to Edvard Johansson. Edvard Johansson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Georgios Kyriakidis makes a probing pass to Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
West Ham United start the second half!
48.32
Rodrigo Perez makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigo Perez knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Nok. Cedric Nok is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Nelson De Goey manages to keep it out.
49.17
0-1Dmitri Karpin barges into Mamadou Kalou. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mamadou Kalou gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.25
Matt Hansen knocks the ball forward to Bas Schenning. Bas Schenning makes a simple pass to Edvard Johansson. Edvard Johansson knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
57.49
Peter Sinkonen sees space and advances. Peter Sinkonen knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Guerra. Diogo Guerra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.18
Rodrigo Perez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edvard Johansson. Edvard Johansson knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nelson De Goey manages to gather it comfortably.
66.08
Mohammed Babayaro clumsily knocks into Edvard Johansson. The referee calls over Mohammed Babayaro and warns him to calm down! Edvard Johansson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.01
Eric Nyarko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Guerra. Diogo Guerra knocks in a cross ball towards Noboyuki Ono. Noboyuki Ono flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
75.29
Frederico Valente makes a simple pass to Diogo Guerra. Diogo Guerra whips in a cross ball towards Noboyuki Ono. Noboyuki Ono is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
77.29
Bas Schenning makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edvard Johansson. Edvard Johansson plays a perfect one-two with Dean Whelan and rushes in on goal... Edvard Johansson rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
81.28
Georgios Kyriakidis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.32
Frederico Valente makes a probing pass to Mamadou Kalou. Mamadou Kalou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.08
Ljubisa Alfieri brings the ball forward. Ljubisa Alfieri chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Guerra. Diogo Guerra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mamadou Kalou. Mamadou Kalou cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Mamadou Kalou scores for Liverpool!!
87.05
Mohammed Babayaro knocks the ball forward to Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko makes a probing pass to Diogo Guerra. Diogo Guerra lofts in a cross ball towards Mamadou Kalou. Mamadou Kalou heads the ball goalwards. Mamadou Kalou scores for Liverpool!!
90.00
Mohammed Babayaro makes a simple pass to Peter Sinkonen. Peter Sinkonen knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Guerra. Diogo Guerra makes a simple pass to Mamadou Kalou. Mamadou Kalou cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Mamadou Kalou scores for Liverpool!!
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
| Mamadou Kalou 84, 87, 90 | Dean Whelan 34 |