Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 6,961 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Norwich City kick off and get the first half underway!
3.21
Niccolo Best threads the ball through to Les Marshall. Les Marshall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Julian Edghill manages to gather it comfortably.
4.17
Darren Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, Les Marshall. Les Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann directs the ball goalwards with his head. Julian Edghill easily smothers it.
9.59
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
18.30
Niccolo Best knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann finds some space and shoots from distance. Julian Edghill easily smothers it.
27.54
Darren Carragher threads the ball through to Les Marshall. Les Marshall goes all the way! Les Marshall tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.46
Darren Carragher makes a probing pass to Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann goes all the way! Julian Klinsmann shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.27
Darren Carragher passes the ball forward to Les Marshall. Les Marshall goes all the way! Les Marshall takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.34
Darren Carragher makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Howells. Nwankwo Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harvey Richards.
42.52
Niccolo Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Niccolo Best knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Howells. Nwankwo Howells knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alf-Inge Berg.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Liverpool kick off the second half!
47.45
Eduardo Marin chips the ball to his team mate, Dani‘l Hansen. Dani‘l Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Unsworth who gathers it comfortably.
49.14
Julian Klinsmann hacks Harvey Richards from behind! Julian Klinsmann is given a warning by the referee! Harvey Richards stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.36
Eduardo Marin flicks the ball to his team mate, Faryd Rojas. Faryd Rojas whips in a cross ball towards Dani‘l Hansen. Dani‘l Hansen powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.08
Dean Milligan makes a simple pass to Niccolo Best. Niccolo Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Howells. Nwankwo Howells goes all the way! Nwankwo Howells rockets a shot on goal. Julian Edghill easily smothers it.
59.38
Martin Edwards takes it forward alone. Martin Edwards lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Howells. Nwankwo Howells is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
66.30
Martin Edwards knocks the ball forward to Les Marshall. Les Marshall goes all the way! Les Marshall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.39
Marc Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dani‘l Hansen. Dani‘l Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Faryd Rojas. Faryd Rojas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Alberto Unsworth has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.49
Martin Edwards knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann whips in a cross ball towards Les Marshall. Les Marshall connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.31
Niccolo Best knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Howells. Nwankwo Howells knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
79.57
Chris Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Cole. Marc Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Faryd Rojas. Faryd Rojas shoots from distance but somehow Alberto Unsworth manages to keep it out.
81.41
Chris Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Cole. Marc Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dani‘l Hansen. Dani‘l Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Faryd Rojas. Faryd Rojas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
84.02
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.33
Eduardo Marin threads the ball through to Dani‘l Hansen. Dani‘l Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Faryd Rojas. Faryd Rojas powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Julian Klinsmann of Norwich City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 38.2352941176471 vs 61.7647058823529
Play Area
Home team third: 30.88%, Midfield: 47.06%, Away team third: 22.06%