Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Anfield where Liverpool play SpVgg Greuther Fürth in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. SpVgg Greuther Fürth lead by 4-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with SpVgg Greuther Fürth kicking off!
4.55
Stephan Nyarko sees space and advances. Stephan Nyarko plays a perfect one-two with Sergei Kuzmuk and rushes in on goal... Stephan Nyarko rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.13
Alberto Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Bratschi. Thomas Bratschi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.17
Jean-Pierre Regragui hacks Gregory Cubilier from behind! Jean-Pierre Regragui is shown the yellow card! Gregory Cubilier runs off the knock.
15.22
Pablo Helguera lofts the ball long. Thomas Bratschi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacek Swierczewski. Jacek Swierczewski cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.35
Stephan Nyarko surges forward with the ball. Stephan Nyarko makes a probing pass to Sergei Kuzmuk but he's offside!
26.04
Nicholas Laybutt takes it forward alone. Nicholas Laybutt plays a perfect one-two with Rigobert Nkono and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Laybutt rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Karl Nurmela manages to gather it comfortably.
27.19
Nicholas Laybutt chips the ball to his team mate, Sergei Kuzmuk. Sergei Kuzmuk goes all the way! Sergei Kuzmuk cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Karl Nurmela easily smothers it!
33.30
Nicholas Laybutt sees a break and surges forward. Nicholas Laybutt passes the ball forward to Gregory Cubilier. Gregory Cubilier tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.31
Luís Rangel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Bratschi. Thomas Bratschi goes all the way! Thomas Bratschi tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.03
Zoumana Chaveriat flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko threads the ball through to Gregory Cubilier. Gregory Cubilier shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.47
Alexander Vakouftsis threads the ball through to Rigobert Nkono. Rigobert Nkono goes all the way! Rigobert Nkono takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Karl Nurmela had no chance!! Goal for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool get the second half underway!
47.08
Jean-Pierre Regragui hacks Nicholas Laybutt from behind! The referee calls over Jean-Pierre Regragui and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Laybutt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.22
Edward Green hacks Gregory Cubilier from behind! Edward Green is warned by the referee! Gregory Cubilier stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.51
Jean-Pierre Regragui flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Hernandez. Alberto Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Mathias Ingesson. Mathias Ingesson finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.52
Edward Green catches Rigobert Nkono on the ankles. The referee calls over Edward Green again and warns him to calm down! Rigobert Nkono stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.06
Santi Taulerus kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Vakouftsis. Alexander Vakouftsis passes the ball forward to Rigobert Nkono. Rigobert Nkono shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
61.05
Nicholas Laybutt threads the ball through to Rigobert Nkono. Rigobert Nkono tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Karl Nurmela!
65.18
Santi Taulerus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Vakouftsis. Alexander Vakouftsis chips the ball to his team mate, Sergei Kuzmuk. Sergei Kuzmuk makes a probing pass to Gregory Cubilier. Gregory Cubilier shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gregory Cubilier!
71.23
Luís Rangel barges into Nicholas Laybutt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicholas Laybutt runs off the knock.
87.16
Hilmar Finnbogason knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergei Kuzmuk. Sergei Kuzmuk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marvin Waters.
89.47
Nicholas Laybutt sees space and advances. Nicholas Laybutt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Silvio Villanueva makes a simple pass to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergei Kuzmuk. Sergei Kuzmuk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Helguera.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Stephan Nyarko of SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 5 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 30.5555555555556 vs 69.4444444444444
Play Area
Home team third: 36.11%, Midfield: 45.83%, Away team third: 18.06%