Elite League Cup Group Match 3, Marseille vs. Liverpool (Thu Nov 03)


                            Marseille  |  Liverpool
                              4-4-2 A  |  4-1-2-1-2 D
                             Lee Shaw  |  Mike McLeod
                                       |
                         R_Higuita GK  |  GK J_Reina
                         S_Bassong DF  |  DF E_Johnson
                           S_Byram DF  |  DF C_Smalling
                       S_Gronkjaer DF  |  DF A_Brehme
                          M_Amoros DF  |  DF H_Matt
                       M_Dickinson MF  |  DM X_Shaqiri
                          A_Marcos MF  |  MF G_Cooper
                            F_Wood MF  |  MF Gazeau
                     N_Ben_Khalifa MF  |  AM J_Gandolfini
                          Z_Zidane FW  |  FW Sheringham
                     Z_Ibrahimovic FW  |  FW A_Bagsy
                                       |
                          H_Lloris SUB |  SUB S_Kerr
                          W_Morgan SUB |  SUB M_Babbel
                        Y_Sankhare SUB |  SUB T_Butcher
                     Douglas_Costa SUB |  SUB P_Podga
                         J_Digweed SUB |  SUB Casiano_Silva

Referee: F_De_Bleeckere (Belgium)


Min. 3  :(msl) M_Amoros is out on the right
          ...  He moves the ball left to Z_Zidane
          ...  Z_Zidane beats the offside trap!
          ...  He is clean through
          ...  J_Reina comes towards him
          ...  He slips it underneath J_Reina
          ...  He hits it towards goal!
          ...  GOAL!!
          ...  That's put Marseille in front!
          ...  Marseille 1-0 Liverpool ...
Min. 4  :(lpl) P_Podga replaces an unhappy X_Shaqiri and will play as a MF
Min. 4  :(lpl) Liverpool's manager orders his side to play C
Min. 4  :(lpl) G_Cooper with the mazy dribble
          ...  He takes it past S_Gronkjaer
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic with a bad challenge
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
          ...  F_De_Bleeckere tells him to calm his game down a bit
Min. 5  :(lpl) Gazeau moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to Sheringham
          ...  Sheringham with the spectacular bicycle kick!
          ...  The shot slips through R_Higuita's hands
          ...  But goes wide!
          ...  He got away with that!
          ...  Goal kick given! That looked like a corner to me
Min. 6  :(lpl) R_Higuita miskicks!
          ...  Sheringham is takes control of the ball!
          ...  N_Ben_Khalifa slides in hard!
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 9  :(msl) N_Ben_Khalifa with an in swinging cross to A_Marcos
          ...  A_Marcos uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  His manager looks unmoved
          ...  Marseille 2-0 Liverpool ...
Min. 9  :(msl) Z_Zidane lobs it over the defender
          ...  J_Gandolfini with an ugly foul
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
          ...  F_De_Bleeckere wants a word
          ...  It's just a warning
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  That could have been a penalty!
          ...  M_Dickinson hoists it forward
          ...  N_Ben_Khalifa gets on the end of it
          ...  N_Ben_Khalifa flings a shot at goal !
          ...  But J_Reina palms it behind
          ...  F_De_Bleeckere has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 11 :(lpl) Sheringham nutmegs M_Amoros, he continues to run forward
          ...  Sheringham pounds a rocket on goal !
          ...  The shot slips through R_Higuita's hands
          ...  But R_Higuita recovers to save!
          ...  He got away with that!
Min. 12 :(lpl) Gazeau controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  C_Smalling gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  C_Smalling cracks a laser towards goal !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He jumps into the Liverpool crowd to celebrate!!
          ...  Both he and the fans are delighted!!
          ...  Marseille 2-1 Liverpool ...
Min. 13 :(lpl) Sheringham takes advantage of a mistake by N_Ben_Khalifa
          ...  Can he make them pay?
          ...  But S_Bassong wins the ball
Min. 14 :(msl) Z_Zidane sidesteps H_Matt
          ...  He's been running his marker ragged all game
          ...  P_Podga takes the player down!!
          ...  PENALTY!!
          ...  No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  Unbelievable!
Min. 15 :(lpl) P_Podga with the towering header to J_Gandolfini
          ...  A thundering drive by J_Gandolfini !
          ...  Its sails over!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 22 :(lpl) A_Bagsy skips the challenge from M_Amoros
          ...  A_Bagsy with the spectacular bicycle kick!
          ...  R_Higuita takes the ball off him
          ...  He was showing off there!
Min. 23 :(lpl) Gazeau takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  M_Dickinson with an awful challenge
Min. 26 :(msl) F_Wood lays the ball back to A_Marcos
          ...  A_Marcos curls it towards the top corner !
          ...  But he puts it well wide
          ...  The Liverpool fans taunt him!
Min. 27 :(lpl) E_Johnson looks around for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to J_Gandolfini
          ...  J_Gandolfini tries to catch the keeper out!
          ...  R_Higuita makes a comfortable save
          ...  He makes it look so easy
Min. 34 :(msl) The ball is passed in from A_Marcos, he finds Z_Ibrahimovic
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic drives the shot in!
          ...  J_Reina with a fantastic save
          ...  His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 37 :(msl) Z_Ibrahimovic cuts inside H_Matt
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic with the goal bound shot!
          ...  J_Reina saves it
          ...  He got his body behind the ball there
Min. 38 :(msl) S_Gronkjaer plays a long ball to Z_Zidane
          ...  Driven towards goal by Z_Zidane !
          ...  J_Reina saves, but he fumbles
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 41 :(lpl) Gazeau has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past S_Gronkjaer
          ...  He knocks it to G_Cooper!
          ...  G_Cooper tries to curl it into the bottom corner !
          ...  R_Higuita gets his fingertips to it
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(msl) M_Amoros runs down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He cuts the ball back
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic latches onto the pass
          ...  He carves out some space
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic attempts a chip!
          ...  But J_Reina makes a fine save
          ...  Wow!! That was close!
          ...  He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 45 :(lpl) E_Johnson is out on the left
          ...  He moves the ball right to A_Bagsy
          ...  A_Bagsy hits it
          ...  This one could go anywhere !
          ...  But R_Higuita with the difficult save

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Marseille 2-1 Liverpool

Min. 46 :(msl) S_Gronkjaer is taking a throw in
          ...  He dries the ball on his shirt
          ...  He throws the ball to M_Amoros
          ...  But C_Smalling sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 46 :(lpl) P_Podga finds his way through
          ...  He has tremendous pace
          ...  P_Podga hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
          ...  It's well wide!
          ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 49 :(lpl) A_Bagsy nutmegs M_Amoros, he continues to run forward
          ...  An audacious effort from A_Bagsy !
          ...  But R_Higuita tips it over
          ...  F_De_Bleeckere has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 50 :(lpl) P_Podga kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  A_Bagsy gets on the end of the pass
          ...  S_Gronkjaer reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 51 :(msl) Z_Zidane flicks it past C_Smalling
          ...  He runs forward
          ...  Z_Zidane hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  How did he manage to miss that?
Min. 54 :(lpl) A_Bagsy breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on R_Higuita!
          ...  S_Bassong brings him down!
          ...  He deserves punishment for that!
          ...  F_De_Bleeckere calls him over
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 57 :(msl) M_Dickinson holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to S_Byram
          ...  G_Cooper steals the ball of off him
Min. 59 :(msl) F_Wood with the deft touch
          ...  He takes it past G_Cooper
          ...  He knocks it to S_Gronkjaer!
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  A_Brehme takes possession
Min. 61 :(lpl) Sheringham knocks it past M_Amoros and runs onto it
          ...  He leaves the defender standing
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  S_Bassong hits it out for a throw
Min. 62 :(msl) N_Ben_Khalifa lobs it over C_Smalling
          ...  N_Ben_Khalifa sees J_Reina off his line !
          ...  But he puts it wide
Min. 64 :(msl) F_Wood takes on 3 men
          ...  Cleaned up by H_Matt
Min. 64 :(lpl) Gazeau finds J_Gandolfini in the box
          ...  Driven towards goal by J_Gandolfini !
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_Gandolfini chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  R_Higuita comes out and claims it!
Min. 66 :(msl) N_Ben_Khalifa hits a hard pass to Z_Ibrahimovic
          ...  H_Matt brings him down in the area
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely!
          ...  But F_De_Bleeckere waves play on!!!
Min. 67 :(msl) M_Dickinson runs down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He cuts the ball back
          ...  Z_Zidane latches onto the pass
          ...  He carves out some space
          ...  A vicious shot by Z_Zidane !
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  How did that find its way in?
          ...  Marseille 3-1 Liverpool ...
Min. 69 :(msl) M_Dickinson has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past H_Matt
          ...  He puts in Z_Ibrahimovic!
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic could have let it bounce!
          ...  J_Reina with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 69 :(msl) Z_Ibrahimovic is in some pain
          ...  He's receiving some treatment now
          ...  But he looks unable to continue
Min. 69 :(msl) J_Digweed will come on for Z_Ibrahimovic and play FW
Min. 74 :(msl) Z_Zidane is too quick for the defence
          ...  Z_Zidane fires off a right-footed shot !
          ...  J_Reina has it covered
          ...  It takes a bobble!
          ...  J_Reina reacts well to tip it wide!!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Amoros lofts the ball in!
          ...  J_Reina comes out and claims it!
Min. 75 :(lpl) Casiano_Silva is being brought on
          ...  Sheringham is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 75 :(lpl) Gazeau with the nod to G_Cooper
          ...  M_Amoros takes out the attacker
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 76 :(lpl) J_Gandolfini runs at the heart of the defence
          ...  N_Ben_Khalifa fouls badly
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
Min. 77 :(msl) M_Dickinson wins possession
          ...  He plays the ball across to M_Amoros
          ...  M_Amoros tries to place it in the corner !
          ...  J_Reina watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 78 :(msl) F_Wood holds up the ball
          ...  He plays the ball to N_Ben_Khalifa
          ...  N_Ben_Khalifa must beat J_Reina!
          ...  J_Reina can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar!
          ...  J_Reina makes a cocky smile
          ...  Did he know that was going over?
Min. 80 :(msl) W_Morgan is going to be brought on
          ...  S_Byram is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 82 :(msl) There's going to be a change
          ...  Y_Sankhare will come on for M_Dickinson and play MF
Min. 82 :(msl) Z_Zidane knocks the ball past H_Matt
          ...  Z_Zidane with a blistering shot !
          ...  J_Reina can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar!
          ...  J_Reina makes a cocky smile
          ...  Did he know that was going over?
Min. 86 :(msl) Z_Zidane latches onto the ball
          ...  He has some space now
          ...  Z_Zidane with the attempt at goal!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Wide !!
          ...  That was fortunate
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Amoros lofts the ball in!
          ...  J_Reina jumps well to claim it!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(msl) Z_Zidane takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past E_Johnson
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  A delicate chip from Z_Zidane !
          ...  J_Reina makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 90 :(msl) N_Ben_Khalifa takes possession of the ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to W_Morgan
          ...  H_Matt cuts it out easily
          ...  He clears the ball up field
Min. 92 :(lpl) J_Gandolfini with a reverse pass to Casiano_Silva
          ...  S_Bassong stands his ground and wins the tackle

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Stade Veladrome
Attendance           : 145,848
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Marseille Match Info
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Best player          : Z_Zidane (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : Z_Zidane (3,67), A_Marcos (9)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : S_Bassong (54)
Injured              : Z_Ibrahimovic (69)
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Liverpool Match Info
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Best player          : Gazeau
Scorers              : C_Smalling (12)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             Marseille    |    Liverpool
Attempts on Goal     :          18        |       11
Off target           :           7        |       4
On target            :          11        |       7
Possession           :          49        |       51
Corners              :           2        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           3        |       2
Fouls                :           8        |       7
Key Tackles          :           6        |       7
Key Passes           :          15        |       10
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Final Score          : Marseille 3 - 1 Liverpool
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Player Statistics - Marseille
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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R_Higuita      GK  39   2   2   2  34 |  93   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0   0
S_Bassong      DF   2  28  11   6  30 |  93   0   3   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  58  -2  -2
S_Byram        DF   3  28   8   6  32 |  81   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Gronkjaer    DF   2  27   8   7  12 |  93   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  40  20
M_Amoros       DF   2  26   9   7  42 |  93   0   1   2   1   1   0   0   0   0  20  35   1
M_Dickinson    MF   2  15  28   7  28 |  83   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  55   0
A_Marcos       MF   2   7  28  15  32 |  93   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  10  21
F_Wood         MF   1  12  27   7  41 |  93   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
N_Ben_Khalifa  MF   1  11  26  11  25 |  93   0   1   3   1   3   0   0   0   0  20  45   7
Z_Zidane       FW   2   8   8  29  34 |  93   0   0   0   0   8   2   0   0   0   0   0  58
Z_Ibrahimovic  FW   1   4   4  26  35 |  70   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  20
H_Lloris       GK  26   2   3   1  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_Morgan       DF   3  21  10   6  10 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Y_Sankhare     MF   3   8  30  11  36 |  10   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Douglas_Costa  MF   2   8  28  10  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Digweed      FW   1   8   9  29  19 |  23   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20  20

Player Statistics - Liverpool
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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J_Reina        GK  31   2   3   1  18 |  93  10   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0   0
E_Johnson      DF   1  27   8   5  31 |  93   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
C_Smalling     DF   1  27   8   5  29 |  93   0   1   0   0   1   1   0   0   0  20   0  20
A_Brehme       DF   1  24   7   8  35 |  93   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
H_Matt         DF   2  23  12   7  34 |  93   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
X_Shaqiri      DM   1  16  23   7  29 |   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Cooper       MF   4   8  26  14  27 |  93   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
Gazeau         MF   1   4  25   7  29 |  93   0   0   5   1   0   0   0   0   0 -20  45 -20
J_Gandolfini   AM   3   8  25  19  12 |  93   0   0   1   0   3   0   0   0   0 -20 -10 -13
Sheringham     FW   2   5   8  28  21 |  76   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
A_Bagsy        FW   1   8   4  26  15 |  93   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  15
S_Kerr         GK  27   3   2   2  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Babbel       DF   1  24   9   7  33 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Butcher      DF   2  24   8   7  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Podga        MF   2  14  23   8  36 |  89   0   1   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  20   1
Casiano_Silva  FW   1   6   7  24  33 |  17   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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