Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mccall.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mccall.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off!
3.22
0-0Úlfar Adalbjarnarson sees Gary Hutchison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Laycock.
4.43
Edward Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Tudor who gathers it comfortably.
6.20
0-0Artur Belodedici knocks the ball forward to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies beats his man to it with a header but Anthony Tudor is on top of it.
9.18
0-0Alberto Eadie kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
28.00
Alex Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Frank Sinclair holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Dalglish.
32.41
0-0James Wright catches Callum Dalglish on the ankles. James Wright is warned by the referee! Callum Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.03
Callum Dalglish decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Windass who brings the ball under control. Anthony Windass hits a low pass to Eddie Davies. Some awkward footwork from Eddie Davies provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Anthony Tudor gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
36.21
Artur Belodedici kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Tudor who gathers it comfortably.
38.50
Youri Chislenko kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell makes a simple pass to Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards James Wright. James Wright beats his man to it with a header but Steinar Tessem is on top of it.
39.34
Alex Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Byrne. Fredrik Byrne makes a defence splitting pass to Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.17
Artur Belodedici kicks a strong pass forward to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
44.34
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson breaks forward. Úlfar Adalbjarnarson threads a neat ball through to Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies shoots from long range but somehow Anthony Tudor manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United have changed their lineup with Martín Colombo replacing Anthony Windass. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Manchester United kick off the second half!
48.35
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson threads the ball through to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison threads the ball through to Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Tudor who gathers it comfortably.
53.29
Edward Thatcher kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies plays a scrappy one-two with Martín Colombo and advances towards the goal... Eddie Davies strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
54.33
1-0With great vision, Alex Caldwell plays the ball forward to James Wright. James Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.28
1-0Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Newby replacing Úlfar Adalbjarnarson and Max Jobson replacing Artur Belodedici .
61.37
1-0Mitica Zeklos catches Wes Gallagher on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wes Gallagher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.28
Nigel Newby flicks a high pass forward to Wes Gallagher who brings the ball neatly under control. Wes Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Martín Colombo controls it well on his chest. Martín Colombo skips past Youri Chislenko! Martín Colombo rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.49
Alberto Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Byrne collects the pass. Fredrik Byrne shoots from 20 yards. Steinar Tessem gets down and covers it.
72.14
Gary Hutchison hits a low pass to Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Anthony Tudor manages to gather it.
73.36
Youri Chislenko hacks Wes Gallagher from behind! The referee calls over Youri Chislenko and shows him a yellow card! Wes Gallagher is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
73.36
1-1Free kick to Manchester United just outside the area...
76.26
Martín Colombo takes a short run up. The ball flies past the wall and into the top left corner - goal!!
78.14
Callum Dalglish threads the ball through to Edward Thatcher. Edward Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. Martín Colombo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martín Colombo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
79.12
Callum Dalglish hits a sweet long diagonal ball forward. Martín Colombo makes a simple pass, allowing Ade Okocha to run into the box. Ade Okocha cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Anthony Tudor. What a save!
85.22
1-2Mitica Zeklos flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Byrne. Fredrik Byrne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Sinclair but he's offside!
90.00
1-2Fredrik Byrne comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Newby. Fredrik Byrne is shown the yellow card! Nigel Newby stretches but gets up unharmed.
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
| Frank Sinclair 54 | Martín Colombo 65, 74 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Anthony Tudor (GK)
9
2. Danny Laycock (DEF)
6
3. Lourenço Barajas (DEF)
6
4. Youri Chislenko (DEF)
5
5. Marcos Gomez (DEF)
6
6. Alberto Eadie (MID)
6
7. Mitica Zeklos (MID)
5
8. Alex Caldwell (MID)
6
9. James Wright (ATT)
7
10. Frank Sinclair (ATT)
8
11. Fredrik Byrne (ATT)
5
12. Andy Elliott (DEF)
0
13. Alan Sherwood (MID)
0
14. Darren Coppinger (ATT)
0
1. Steinar Tessem (GK)
7
2. Callum Dalglish (DEF)
7
3. Mike Moncur (DEF)
6
4. Úlfar Adalbjarnarson (DEF)
7
5. Edward Thatcher (MID)
6
6. Wes Gallagher (MID)
7
7. Artur Belodedici (MID)
7
8. Gary Hutchison (MID)
7
9. Eddie Davies (ATT)
8
10. Anthony Windass (ATT)
6
11. Ade Okocha (ATT)
6
12. Nigel Newby (DEF)
6
13. Max Jobson (MID)
6
14. Martín Colombo (ATT)
9