Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Anfield where Liverpool play Sporting Lisbon in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Liverpool lead by 3-1 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by .
The pitch is in great condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by .
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.52
0-0Craig Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
4.05
0-0Steven Keegan sees space and advances. Steven Keegan runs straight at the defence! Steven Keegan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.25
Emile Greening plays the ball forward to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
18.30
1-0Alan Mann pushes up the pitch. Alan Mann knocks the ball forward to Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand hits a low pass to Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Victor Ketting!
21.18
Steven Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Victor Ketting holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Ketting advances inside the box! Victor Ketting side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Romero P. Andres effortlessly smothers it!
24.24
1-0Craig Proctor barges into Sergio Castro. Craig Proctor is given a warning by the referee! Sergio Castro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.48
Showing composure, Goran Madar laces a weighted ball forward to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld shoots from long range but René Chappuis is on top of his game. Great keeping!
33.43
Ralph Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.50
Anthony Edghill sees space and advances. Anthony Edghill threads a neat ball through to Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Henderson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Victor Ketting muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Romero P. Andres with no chance!! Goal for Liverpool!
44.44
Ralph Mcgreal kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Romero P. Andres.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Liverpool start the second half!
48.04
Nwankwo Evans threads a neat ball through to Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. René Chappuis gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
49.36
2-0Seeing a gap ahead, Steven Keegan plays the ball forward to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson hits a low pass to Thierry Brand. Emile Greening barges into Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
53.49
2-0Steven Keegan catches Nwankwo Evans on the ankles. The referee warns Steven Keegan to calm down! Nwankwo Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.10
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.29
Ralph Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Victor Ketting holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Ketting shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.23
3-0Craig Proctor makes a strong solo run forward. Craig Proctor sees Thierry Brand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Andres who gathers it comfortably.
65.45
Edmundo Vega decides to run forward with the ball. Edmundo Vega tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by René Chappuis.
72.00
3-0Dean Wetherall sees Steven Keegan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Steven Keegan plays the ball forward to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson threads the ball through to Victor Ketting but he's offside!
73.56
3-0Alex Henderson clumsily knocks into Emile Greening. Alex Henderson is shown the yellow card! Emile Greening hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.38
3-0Giampietro Schwoch threads a neat ball through to Goran Madar. Goran Madar runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Goran Madar plays a scrappy one-two with Fatik Zonneveld and advances towards the goal... Craig Proctor hacks Goran Madar from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.15
3-0Liverpool have made 3 substitutions with Steven Cort replacing Alan Mann, Oscar Jr. Grava replacing Steven Keegan and Duncan Edworthy replacing Victor Ketting .Sporting Lisbon have made a substitution with Martin Averdijk replacing Leonardo Guerrero Lopez .
83.48
Ralph Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Edworthy who brings the ball under control. Duncan Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Victor Ketting 18, 38, 55 Thierry Brand 83 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. René Chappuis (GK)
7
2. Alan Mann (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Edghill (DEF)
6
4. Craig Proctor (DEF)
6
5. Dean Wetherall (DEF)
6
6. Ruel Bellamy (MID)
6
7. Steven Keegan (MID)
7
8. Ralph Mcgreal (MID)
7
9. Thierry Brand (ATT)
8
10. Victor Ketting (ATT)
10
11. Alex Henderson (ATT)
6
12. Steven Cort (DEF)
6
13. Oscar Jr. Grava (MID)
6
14. Duncan Edworthy (ATT)
6
1. Romero P. Andres (GK)
6
2. Giampietro Schwoch (DEF)
6
3. Emile Greening (DEF)
6
4. Leonardo Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Edmundo Vega (MID)
6
6. Nwankwo Evans (MID)
6
7. Goran Madar (MID)
6
8. Craig Sullivan (MID)
6
9. Fatik Zonneveld (ATT)
6
10. Sergio Castro (ATT)
6
11. Manuel Guardalben (ATT)
6
12. Samuel Viana (GK)
0
13. Martin Averdijk (DEF)
6
14. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen (ATT)
0