Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player Max Jenner Max Jenner
Lars LindnerL. Lindner67
G
1
G
72Cyrille BedrossianC. Bedrossian
Muzzy IzzetM. Izzet71
D
2
D
62Adam MercerA. Mercer
Adriano TacchiA. Tacchi67
D
3
D
65Danijel PiquionneD. Piquionne
Christian BackesC. Backes65
D
4
D
68Adolfo DelgadoA. Delgado
Carl DyerC. Dyer64
D
5
M
65Carl MustoeC. Mustoe
Daniel SalazarD. Salazar76
M
6captain
M
64Alan HarleyA. Harley
Eugenio AndresE. Andres74
M
7
M
68Jose Javier MartinezJ. Martinez
Victor KikoV. Kiko71
M
8
M
65Greg LawtonG. Lawton
Dean SalmonD. Salmon70
A
captain9
A
63Sol WallworkS. Wallwork
Tomˆs PahlplatzT. Pahlplatz69
A
10
A
64Darren Le TissierD. Le Tissier
Alexander UnsworthA. Unsworth66
A
11
A
66Danny ButtD. Butt
 
Robert EdworthyR. Edworthy54
A
12
D
59Isaiah GodberI. Godber
Paolo BoertienP. Boertien50
M
13
M
60Steven LloydS. Lloyd
Jonathan HarleyJ. Harley50
A
14
A
70Rafael MartinsR. Martins

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 16,997 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool get the match underway!
2.04
Daniel Salazar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.53
Daniel Salazar hacks Jose Javier Martinez from behind! The referee warns Daniel Salazar to calm down! Jose Javier Martinez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.06
With vision, Jose Javier Martinez plays the ball forward to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Adriano Tacchi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
10.30
Carl Mustoe takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Carl Dyer chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
15.40
Alexander Unsworth comes in with a late challenge on Adam Mercer. The referee calls over Alexander Unsworth and shows him a yellow card! Adam Mercer runs off the knock.
20.46
Greg Lawton flicks a high ball forward to Sol Wallwork who takes it down. Sol Wallwork knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Dyer.
26.17
Danijel Piquionne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Lawton. Greg Lawton hits a low pass to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
28.16
Jose Javier Martinez darts forward. Jose Javier Martinez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
33.18
Daniel Salazar threads a neat ball through to Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth skips past Danijel Piquionne! Danijel Piquionne barges into Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
39.10
Alan Harley flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier puts a great ball through but Sol Wallwork is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
40.26
Daniel Salazar knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Salmon. Dean Salmon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Cyrille Bedrossian.
42.53
Carl Dyer sees Eugenio Andres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Andres makes a simple pass to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Greg Lawton flicks a high pass forward. Danny Butt controls it well on his chest. Danny Butt skips past Christian Backes! Danny Butt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Lars Lindner gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Adriano Tacchi kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Kiko. Victor Kiko passes the ball forward to Dean Salmon. Dean Salmon shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.59
Carl Mustoe takes the throw-in. Alan Harley flicks a high pass forward. Darren Le Tissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Le Tissier shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
54.28
Adolfo Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Martinez. Jose Javier Martinez makes a simple pass to Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.07
Jose Javier Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Lars Lindner.
58.25
Carl Mustoe takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Victor Kiko gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
60.32
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Isaiah Godber replacing Carl Mustoe, Steven Lloyd replacing Jose Javier Martinez and Rafael Martins replacing Darren Le Tissier .
63.40
Daniel Salazar knocks the ball forward to Dean Salmon. Dean Salmon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.28
Adolfo Delgado threads a neat ball through to Steven Lloyd. Steven Lloyd decides to run forward with the ball. Steven Lloyd shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Lars Lindner smothers it!
69.04
Danijel Piquionne flicks a high pass forward. Alan Harley comfortably collects the pass. Alan Harley flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Martins who brings the ball under control. Rafael Martins shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
71.40
Christian Backes takes the throw-in. Adriano Tacchi chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres threads a neat ball through to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Salmon. Dean Salmon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.40
Arsenal appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
83.02
Christian Backes sweeps the ball up the wings. Alexander Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Cyrille Bedrossian reads it well. Good save!
84.24
Alexander Unsworth barges into Isaiah Godber. Alexander Unsworth is warned by the referee! Isaiah Godber stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.42
Danijel Piquionne flicks a high pass forward. Steven Lloyd controls it well on his chest. Steven Lloyd threads a neat ball through to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Lars Lindner gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

Arsenal
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.8%
61.2%
Play Area
28.4%
44.8%
26.9%

Scorers
Dean Salmon 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lars Lindner of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Lars Lindner (GK)
9
2.Muzzy Izzet (DEF)
6
3.Adriano Tacchi (DEF)
7
4.Christian Backes (DEF)
6
5.Carl Dyer (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Salazar (MID)
7
7.Eugenio Andres (MID)
6
8.Victor Kiko (MID)
8
9.Dean Salmon (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Tomˆs Pahlplatz (ATT)
7
11.Alexander Unsworth (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Robert Edworthy (ATT)
0
13.Paolo Boertien (MID)
0
14.Jonathan Harley (ATT)
0

1.Cyrille Bedrossian (GK)
7
2.Adam Mercer (DEF)
6
3.Danijel Piquionne (DEF)
6
4.Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
6
5.Carl Mustoe (MID)
6
6.Alan Harley (MID)
6
7.Jose Javier Martinez (MID)
7
8.Greg Lawton (MID)
6
9.Sol Wallwork (ATT)
6
10.Darren Le Tissier (ATT)
6
11.Danny Butt (ATT)
7
 
12.Isaiah Godber (DEF)
6
13.Steven Lloyd (MID)
7
14.Rafael Martins (ATT)
6