FMFA Cup, Newcastle United vs. Liverpool (Sat Jun 27)

                  Newcastle United  |  Liverpool
                         4-3-1-2 A  |  4-1-2-1-2 E
                     Harry Klenjan  |  Thomas Edvardsen
                                    |
                     M_Dearnley GK  |  GK Ivor_Pandur
                      M_de_Ligt DF  |  DF J_Frimpong
                    Albin_Thaqi DF  |  DF P_Retsos
                     O_Alderete DF  |  DM S_Tonali
                  Matteo_Lovato DF  |  DF M_Guehi
                     R_Sterling MF  |  DF W_Saliba
                       R_Cherki MF  |  FW A_Garnacho
                       M_Ugarte MF  |  MF D_Szoboszlai
                       M_Mudryk AM  |  FW H_Ekitike
                       C_Nkunku FW  |  AM S_Nypan
                       J_Larsen FW  |  MF A_MacAllister
                                    |
                     C_Setford SUB  |  SUB I_Meslier
                   A_Robertson SUB  |  SUB N_Kinina
                   L_Ugochukwu SUB  |  SUB R_Gravenberch
                   M_Longstaff SUB  |  SUB A_Bastoni
                     D_Rankine SUB  |  SUB M_Salah

Referee: V_Mercier (France)


Min. 2'      (new) R_Sterling has the ball on the wing
              ...  He takes it past J_Frimpong
              ...  He knocks it to J_Larsen!
              ...  H_Ekitike stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 2'      (liv) H_Ekitike beats Matteo_Lovato
              ...  He showed great skill there
              ...  Matteo_Lovato pulls the player to the ground!!
              ...  That's a poor tackle!
              ...  V_Mercier will just give him a speaking to
              ...  FREE KICK!
              ...  They are lining up to take this one!
              ...  S_Nypan bends it in
              ...  It's well wide!
              ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 4'      (liv) P_Retsos gets to the bye line
              ...  He puts it into the box
              ...  He finds W_Saliba
              ...  W_Saliba hits it
              ...  This one could go anywhere !
              ...  M_Dearnley is stranded!
              ...  He can't get there in time!
              ...  OH! It drifts just past the post
              ...  Great strike!
              ...  Deserved a goal really
Min. 6'      (new) O_Alderete plays in C_Nkunku with a beautiful ball
              ...  C_Nkunku with the diving header !
              ...  He had to be brave there
              ...  It grazes the bar
              ...  And goes over
              ...  Oh so close there!
Min. 7'      (liv) J_Frimpong holds the ball up and waits for support
              ...  He sees a man in space!
              ...  He hits the ball up to A_Garnacho
              ...  But Matteo_Lovato wins the tackle
Min. 9'      (new) M_Ugarte reads the run of J_Larsen
              ...  But S_Tonali barges him off the ball
Min. 10'     (new) R_Sterling has the ball on the wing
              ...  He takes it past J_Frimpong
              ...  He knocks it to M_de_Ligt!
              ...  M_de_Ligt unleashes a pile driver !
              ...  Ivor_Pandur saves, but he fumbles
              ...  But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 11'     (liv) D_Szoboszlai beats his marker
              ...  He muscled him off the ball
              ...  J_Larsen stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 14'     (liv) A_MacAllister cuts inside Albin_Thaqi
              ...  He worked that well
              ...  Albin_Thaqi does well to get the tackle in
Min. 15'     (liv) M_Guehi plays in A_Garnacho with a beautiful ball
              ...  O_Alderete wins control of the ball with his hand!!
              ...  Play On!!
Min. 16'     (new) R_Sterling knocks it forward
              ...  P_Retsos slips
              ...  M_Mudryk gets to it!
              ...  M_Mudryk curls the ball in on goal !
              ...  GOAL !!
              ...  In off the post
              ...  And Newcastle United are leading in the game now
              ...  Newcastle United 1-0 Liverpool ...
Min. 17'     (liv) J_Frimpong hoofs it up field to find W_Saliba
              ...  W_Saliba blasts it at the goal !
              ...  M_Dearnley just watches it drift out of play!
Min. 21'     (new) C_Nkunku beats M_Guehi
              ...  It looked like he pushed his marker
              ...  "Play On!" Waves V_Mercier
              ...  C_Nkunku sends it flying towards goal!
              ...  Ivor_Pandur gets a hand to it!!
              ...  But he slots in the rebound
              ...  GOAL !!
              ...  But it's been disallowed. The linesman spotted a foul
Min. 22'     (liv) H_Ekitike knocks the ball past the lunge of O_Alderete
              ...  H_Ekitike with a powerful diving header!
              ...  But M_Dearnley reaches the ball. Good save
              ...  There was a foul on M_Dearnley anyway
Min. 27'     (new) J_Larsen takes on the defender
              ...  He runs past the defender
              ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
              ...  S_Tonali hits it out for a throw
Min. 28'     (new) Matteo_Lovato with a one-touch layoff to M_de_Ligt
              ...  M_de_Ligt flings a shot at goal !
              ...  Ivor_Pandur gets his fingertips to it
              ...  He pushes it on to the post
              ...  The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 28'     (liv) D_Szoboszlai nutmegs Matteo_Lovato
              ...  Albin_Thaqi dives in two footed!!
              ...  Play On!!
Min. 29'     (liv) It looks as though Liverpool is now playing P
Min. 32'     (liv) W_Saliba runs down the flank
              ...  He threads the ball in to H_Ekitike
              ...  A powerful shot by H_Ekitike !
              ...  But M_Dearnley punches it away
Min. 39'     (new) C_Nkunku is taking a throw in
              ...  He dries the ball on his shirt
              ...  He throws the ball to R_Sterling
              ...  R_Sterling with a powerful header !
              ...  Ivor_Pandur with the diving save
              ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 40'     (new) M_Mudryk brings it under control
              ...  He takes on W_Saliba
              ...  He gets past him!
              ...  He puts in C_Nkunku!
              ...  Superbly timed tackle by J_Frimpong
              ...  He made it look easy
Min. 41'     (liv) S_Tonali hits in a wicked shot!
              ...  It hits the defender
              ...  A_Garnacho latches onto it!
              ...  A_Garnacho blasts it at the goal !
              ...  GOAL !!
              ...  M_Dearnley got his hand to it, but couldn't keep it out
              ...  Liverpool have squared things up with that goal!
              ...  Newcastle United 1-1 Liverpool ...
Min. 43'     (REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44'     (liv) H_Ekitike cuts inside M_Ugarte
              ...  He worked that well
              ...  Albin_Thaqi seizes control of the ball
              ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 45+2'   (new) C_Nkunku with the mazy run
              ...  C_Nkunku hits the ball first time!
              ...  Ivor_Pandur with a great save
              ...  He shows why he is the number 1

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Newcastle United 1-1 Liverpool

Min. 51'     (new) R_Sterling heads the ball back to J_Larsen
              ...  J_Larsen hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
              ...  But Ivor_Pandur makes a superb stop down low
              ...  CORNER!
              ...  Matteo_Lovato plays it towards the near post!
              ...  Ivor_Pandur comes out and claims it!
Min. 54'     (liv) H_Ekitike with the dribble
              ...  He made that look easy
              ...  H_Ekitike heads the ball towards goal !
              ...  GOAL !!
              ...  He is dancing round the corner flag!
              ...  Lets see if Liverpool can hang onto that lead!
              ...  Newcastle United 1-2 Liverpool ...
Min. 55'     (new) M_Ugarte takes advantage of a defensive mistake
              ...  M_Ugarte drives it towards goal !
              ...  But Ivor_Pandur just gets his fingers to that one
              ...  V_Mercier has given a goal kick
              ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 56'     (liv) P_Retsos with a one-touch layoff to S_Nypan
              ...  But Albin_Thaqi wins the ball
Min. 57'     (liv) D_Szoboszlai plays a first time ball through the defence to S_Tonali
              ...  S_Tonali sends it flying towards goal!
              ...  But M_Dearnley palms it behind
              ...  V_Mercier has given a goal kick
              ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 58'     (liv) A_Garnacho with electric pace
              ...  He eases past O_Alderete
              ...  M_de_Ligt brings him down from behind!
              ...  But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 59'     (liv) S_Nypan knocks it past M_Ugarte and runs onto it
              ...  He leaves the defender standing
              ...  A delicate header from S_Nypan !
              ...  M_Dearnley with the save
              ...  He holds onto it as well!
Min. 60'     (liv) N_Kinina is going to be brought on
              ...  P_Retsos is leaving the pitch
              ...  He applauds the crowd
              ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 60'     (liv) A_Bastoni comes on for W_Saliba and will play DF to the delight of the fans
Min. 61'     (new) C_Nkunku rushes through the defence
              ...  C_Nkunku hits it
              ...  This one could go anywhere !
              ...  It hits the post!!
              ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
              ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
              ...  He's put it over
Min. 61'     (liv) N_Kinina looks around for some movement
              ...  He knocks the ball across to S_Nypan
              ...  A delicate chip from S_Nypan !
              ...  But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 62'     (new) Albin_Thaqi with a reverse pass to J_Larsen
              ...  J_Larsen flicks the header toward the far post!
              ...  But Ivor_Pandur parries the shot
              ...  The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 64'     (new) C_Nkunku with a real burst of pace
              ...  He shows S_Tonali a clean set of heals
              ...  C_Nkunku with the deft touch!
              ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
              ...  Ivor_Pandur tips it round the post
              ...  Good save
              ...  CORNER!
              ...  M_Ugarte chips the ball in towards the far post!
              ...  It is cleared by J_Larsen
Min. 64'     (liv) H_Ekitike crosses in from the wing, he finds D_Szoboszlai in the box
              ...  Intercepted by Albin_Thaqi
Min. 65'     (liv) S_Tonali changes position to fill a DF slot
Min. 66'     (liv) S_Tonali chips the ball over the defence and finds A_Garnacho
              ...  A_Garnacho with only one thing on his mind!
              ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
              ...  M_Dearnley won't get to that!
              ...  It clips the post!
              ...  GOAL !!
              ...  Excellent strike!!
              ...  Newcastle United 1-3 Liverpool ...
Min. 67'     (liv) S_Nypan moves in a MF position
Min. 68'     (liv) A_MacAllister has changed his position on the pitch to a DM
Min. 70'     (new) D_Rankine is coming on for C_Nkunku and playing FW
Min. 70'     (liv) R_Gravenberch is being brought on
              ...  D_Szoboszlai is leaving the pitch
              ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
              ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 70'     (liv) M_Salah is being prepared to come on
              ...  H_Ekitike is leaving the pitch
              ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
              ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 70'     (liv) The Liverpool manager told his side to change to a C strategy
Min. 70'     (liv) M_Salah beats his marker
              ...  He muscled him off the ball
              ...  Albin_Thaqi cuts it out easily
              ...  He clears the ball up field
Min. 71'     (liv) R_Gravenberch is changing his role to a DM
Min. 72'     (liv) M_Salah turns well with ball
              ...  He has some space now
              ...  Albin_Thaqi wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
              ...  It goes out of play
              ...  CORNER!
              ...  N_Kinina plays it into the danger area!
              ...  The ball comes to J_Frimpong
              ...  He gets the shot away
              ...  It goes wide!
              ...  He made that look harder than it was!!
Min. 77'     (new) M_Mudryk picks out R_Sterling with the cross
              ...  But S_Tonali puts it in row Z!
Min. 77'     (liv) A_MacAllister takes on the defender
              ...  He gets past him!
              ...  He sees a team mate making a run
              ...  He plays the ball through to M_Salah
              ...  Albin_Thaqi tackles cleanly
Min. 78'     (new) L_Ugochukwu will come on for M_Ugarte and play MF
Min. 78'     (liv) M_Salah shifts into the AM position in a tactical change
Min. 78'     (liv) R_Gravenberch plays it to his team mate for a one-two
              ...  M_Salah keeps possession instead!
              ...  He runs towards the goal now!
              ...  Albin_Thaqi with the tackle
        ...  He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 79'     (new) R_Cherki brings it under control
              ...  He takes on A_Bastoni
              ...  He gets past him!
              ...  He puts in Albin_Thaqi!
              ...  Albin_Thaqi with the attempt at goal!
              ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
              ...  Wide !!
              ...  That was fortunate
              ...  CORNER!
              ...  R_Cherki chips the ball into the area!
              ...  D_Rankine gets his head on it
              ...  GOAL !!
              ...  He runs towards the Newcastle United fans!
              ...  That's given Newcastle United a lifeline!
              ...  Newcastle United 2-3 Liverpool ...
Min. 79'     (liv) Liverpool restructured their strategy to D
Min. 79'     (liv) M_Guehi with the through ball to M_Salah
              ...  M_de_Ligt wins the ball!
              ...  But he caught the player also!
              ...  The ref gives nothing!
Min. 81'     (liv) A_Garnacho moves into a AM role on the manager's orders
Min. 82'     (new) A_Robertson is going to be brought on
              ...  M_de_Ligt is leaving the pitch
              ...  He applauds the crowd
              ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 86'     (new) A_Robertson drives the ball across field
              ...  It comes to M_Mudryk
              ...  M_Mudryk belts the ball towards goal!
              ...  It swerves a lot in the air
              ...  Ivor_Pandur gets his fingertips to it
Min. 86'     (new) L_Ugochukwu is out on the left
              ...  He moves the ball right to A_Robertson
              ...  Ivor_Pandur with a late tackle
              ...  It looked worse than what it was
              ...  He is surrounded by the Newcastle United players
              ...  PENALTY !!
              ...  V_Mercier couldn't have had a clearer view of it
              ...  J_Larsen places the ball on the spot!
              ...  He's converted it!!
              ...  GOAL!!
              ...  An equaliser late in the game!!
              ...  Newcastle United 3-3 Liverpool ...
Min. 87'     (liv) Liverpool altered their play to a A strategy
Min. 87'     (liv) M_Salah moves to FW
Min. 87'     (liv) A_Garnacho moves to FW
Min. 87'     (liv) A_MacAllister is changing his role to a MF
Min. 87'     (liv) S_Tonali is now playing as a MF
Min. 87'     (liv) interesting tactic change    ...
              ...  S_Nypan will now play as AM
Min. 87'     (liv) R_Gravenberch is changing his role to a MF
Min. 87'     (new) R_Sterling with a slick pass to J_Larsen
              ...  A well-placed shot from J_Larsen !
              ...  But he puts it wide
              ...  How did he manage to miss that?
Min. 87'     (liv) M_Salah gains possession
              ...  M_Salah hits the ball first time!
              ...  He could have let that bounce
              ...  But M_Dearnley punches it away
              ...  That's gone out for a corner kick
              ...  CORNER!
              ...  S_Tonali chips the ball into the area!
              ...  S_Tonali clears the danger
Min. 88'     (REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88'     (new) M_Mudryk holds the ball up and waits for support
              ...  He sees a man in space!
              ...  He hits the ball up to J_Larsen
              ...  J_Larsen runs forward
              ...  He hits the shot!
              ...  But it puts it well wide
Min. 88'     (liv) M_Guehi with a glorious long pass to S_Nypan
              ...  S_Nypan keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
              ...  But he got that all wrong
Min. 89'     (new) D_Rankine with the dribble
              ...  D_Rankine heads the ball towards goal !
              ...  Ivor_Pandur tips it wide for a corner
              ...  CORNER!
              ...  R_Sterling chips the ball in towards the far post!
              ...  L_Ugochukwu swings a leg at it!
              ...  But Ivor_Pandur tips it behind
              ...  V_Mercier has given a goal kick
              ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 90+3'   (new) R_Sterling unselfishly heads the ball back to J_Larsen
              ...  J_Larsen with the goal bound shot!
              ...  The fans behind the goal jump up!
              ...  GOAL !!
              ...  What a time to score!!
              ...  That must be the winner
              ...  Newcastle United 4-3 Liverpool ...
Min. 90+4'   (liv) It looks as though Liverpool is now playing P
Min. 90+4'   (liv) A_MacAllister changes position to fill a AM slot
Min. 90+4'   (liv) S_Tonali shifts into the DM position in a tactical change
Min. 90+4'   (liv) M_Guehi has the ball
              ...  He knocks the ball past J_Larsen
              ...  He puts in M_Salah!
              ...  M_Salah fires a shot at goal !
              ...  M_Dearnley makes a great save
              ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well!

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

Match Details
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Venue                 : St James' Park
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Newcastle United Match Info
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Best player           :  R_Sterling (Man of the Match)
Scorers               :  M_Mudryk (16'), D_Rankine (79'), J_Larsen (86' pen,90+3')
Sent Off              :  N/A
Booked                :  N/A
Injured               :  N/A
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Liverpool Match Info
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Best player           :  S_Tonali
Scorers               :  A_Garnacho (41',66'), H_Ekitike (54')
Sent Off              :  N/A
Booked                :  N/A
Injured               :  N/A
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Match Statistics
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                         Newcastle United  |    Liverpool
Attempts on Goal      :          21        |       15
Off target            :           5        |       6
On target             :          16        |       9
Possession            :          45        |       55
Corners               :           4        |       2
Red Cards             :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards          :           0        |       0
Subs Used             :           3        |       4
Fouls                 :           4        |       8
Key Tackles           :          15        |       6
Key Passes            :          16        |       16
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Final Score           :  Newcastle United 4 - 3 Liverpool
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Player Statistics - Newcastle United
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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M_Dearnley     GK  27   2   3   3  26 |  97   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -12   0   0   0
M_de_Ligt      DF   1  25  15   9  36 |  85   0   2   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  26   0   6
Albin_Thaqi    DF   1  24  15   3  22 |  97   0   9   1   0   1   0   0   0   0 125  18   9
O_Alderete     DF   1  24  11   5  24 |  97   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  10   0
Matteo_Lovato  DF   1  24  15   3  26 |  97   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
R_Sterling     MF   2   4  25  14  25 |  97   0   0   6   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  96   3
R_Cherki       MF   1  11  25  16  28 |  97   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   8  36   8
M_Ugarte       MF   1  15  24  13  38 |  81   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   3
M_Mudryk       AM   1   7  24  15  24 |  97   0   0   3   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  30  26
C_Nkunku       FW   1   9  16  27  24 |  73   0   0   1   0   5   0   0   0   0   0  10  11
J_Larsen       FW   1   7  15  26  28 |  97   0   1   0   0   6   2   0   0   0  13   0  54
C_Setford      GK  27   1   1   1  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Robertson    DF   1  24  16   8  26 |  12   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
L_Ugochukwu    MF   1  15  24   8  24 |  16   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
M_Longstaff    AM   1   3  22  17  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Rankine      FW   1   1  13  23  28 |  24   0   0   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  26

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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Ivor_Pandur    GK  27   1   1   1  21 |  97  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Frimpong     DF   1  25  17   9  21 |  97   0   1   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  13  20   1
P_Retsos       DF   1  25  16   2  24 |  63   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
S_Tonali       DM   1  15  27  15  24 |  97   0   3   2   2   1   0   0   0   0  39  56   3
M_Guehi        DF   1  24  14   7  28 |  97   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
W_Saliba       DF   1  24  16  10  21 |  63   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   2
A_Garnacho     FW   1   9  17  28  25 |  97   0   0   0   0   2   2   0   0   0   0   0  46
D_Szoboszlai   MF   1  14  27  16  26 |  73   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
H_Ekitike      FW   1   8  16  28  24 |  73   0   1   1   0   3   1   0   0   0  13  10  29
S_Nypan        AM   1  12  25  14  24 |  97   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
A_MacAllister  AM   1  13  25  14  34 |  97   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
I_Meslier      GK  26   1   1   1  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Kinina       DF   1  23  18   2  24 |  34   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
R_Gravenberch  MF   1  15  25  15  26 |  24   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
A_Bastoni      DF   1  24  16   4  27 |  34   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Salah        FW   1   3  10  21  24 |  24   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
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