Anglo-American, Liverpool vs. Atlanta United (Sun Jan 19) Liverpool | Atlanta United 4-3-1-2 P | 4-4-2 N Thomas Edvardsen | Derek Purvis | B_Leno GK | GK B_Guzan K_Walker DF | DF M_Ambrose L_Hernandez DF | DF M_Robinson D_Rice MF | DF F_Escobar L_Shaw DF | DF L_Pirez L_Mai DF | MF D_Nagoe B_Woodburn FW | MF G_Martinez J_Mahon MF | MF E_Remidi G_Simeone FW | MF J_Larentowicz Coutinho AM | FW J_Meram J_Rodriguez MF | FW J_Mencia | S_Mignolet SUB | SUB B_Moore D_Maresic SUB | SUB F_Pogba Gerson SUB | SUB K_Kratz B_Sosa SUB | SUB H_Villalba L_Suarez SUB | SUB B_Toledo Min. 1 :(atl) J_Mencia finds the space intelligently ... J_Mencia with a little chip! ... But B_Leno just gets his fingers to that one ... The Referee has given a goal kick ... He's not having the best of days ! Min. 2 :(liv) J_Mahon barges L_Pirez off the ball ... J_Larentowicz wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge Min. 4 :(liv) Coutinho with the nutmeg ... He takes the ball forward ... Coutinho heads the ball towards goal ! ... But he's missed it! ... He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo Min. 8 :(liv) L_Shaw takes a throw in ... He throws the ball into B_Woodburn ... B_Woodburn lobs B_Guzan! ... But B_Guzan palms it behind ... The Referee has given a goal kick ... He's not having the best of days ! Min. 11 :(liv) Coutinho runs at the defender ... He gets past him! ... He sees a team mate in space ... He passes it to K_Walker ... But L_Pirez slid in ... It was a well timed tackle and it had to be Min. 13 :(liv) D_Rice flicks the ball through ... G_Simeone runs onto it! ... G_Simeone tries to curl it into the bottom corner ! ... But B_Guzan pulls out a save of the game Min. 18 :(liv) B_Woodburn sidesteps M_Ambrose ... He was too quick for his marker ... B_Woodburn hits the shot with the outside of the left foot! ... B_Guzan saves, but he fumbles ... But he gathers at the second attempt! Min. 19 :(liv) The defender under hits the back pass! ... Coutinho is through! ... Coutinho with the goal bound shot! ... The shot takes a wicked deflection ... Wide !! ... That was fortunate Min. 23 :(liv) G_Simeone looks around for support ... He sees a man in space! ... He hits the ball up to J_Mahon ... J_Mahon with a low drive through the rain! ... But B_Guzan tips it over ... CORNER! ... D_Rice hits it into the box! ... M_Robinson gets up well ... And he heads it away Min. 27 :(liv) L_Mai backtracks with the ball ... He hits the ball up field ... G_Simeone latches onto the end of it ... G_Simeone has his eyes on the goal! ... He fires the ball goal ward! ... But B_Guzan makes a fine save Min. 27 :(atl) J_Mencia takes advantage of a bad back pass from L_Mai ... A vicious shot by J_Mencia ! ... B_Leno saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one Min. 33 :(liv) J_Mahon with a first time pass ... G_Simeone runs onto it! ... G_Simeone with a stunning strike ! ... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!! ... B_Guzan palms it behind !! ... What a great save! ... CORNER! ... K_Walker swings it in! ... B_Guzan makes the catch! Min. 33 :(liv) J_Rodriguez lobs the ball over the defence ... G_Simeone latches on to it ... E_Remidi muscles him off the ball ... Looked like a good tackle but the referee has awarded them a free kick ... He gets a YELLOW CARD!! Min. 38 :(liv) Coutinho looks around for support ... He sees a man in space! ... He hits the ball up to G_Simeone ... A great volley from G_Simeone ! ... B_Guzan makes a comfortable save ... He makes it look so easy Min. 42 :(atl) F_Escobar takes advantage of a bad back pass from L_Mai ... Coutinho tugs on his opponent’s shirt!! ... The Referee has stopped play ... Well spotted by The Referee! ... YELLOW CARD!! ... He'll need to be careful from now on Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on Min. 43 :(liv) J_Mahon bursts into the box and cuts the ball back to B_Woodburn ... M_Robinson takes the ball ... OOOHHHH!! ... He almost loses it straight away ... But he hits it clear! Min. 45 :(liv) G_Simeone is first to the loose ball ... G_Simeone launches himself head first to connect with the low cross! ... B_Guzan tips it round the post ... Good save ... Corner not given!! Min. 46 :(atl) J_Larentowicz looks around for some movement ... He knocks the ball across to D_Nagoe ... D_Nagoe hits it ... This one could go anywhere ! ... B_Leno gets a hand to it!! ... But he slots in the rebound ... He has put it wide !! ... He puts his hands on his head in despair! Min. 47 :(liv) G_Simeone beats M_Ambrose ... A vicious shot by G_Simeone ! ... The fans get off there seats! ... But it sails over !! ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Liverpool 0-0 Atlanta United Min. 49 :(liv) Coutinho holds the ball up and waits for support ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He knocks a through ball to L_Shaw ... But he loses control of it ... F_Escobar takes possession Min. 50 :(atl) F_Pogba is being brought on ... L_Pirez is leaving the pitch ... Looks like the substitute will play DF Min. 50 :(atl) B_Toledo comes on for J_Larentowicz and takes up a FW role Min. 55 :(liv) L_Suarez replaces B_Woodburn and will play FW Min. 55 :(liv) Gerson is coming on for J_Rodriguez and will play MF Min. 55 :(liv) a big roar from the crowd as D_Maresic comes on for L_Mai to play DF Min. 55 :(liv) D_Maresic kills the ball dead ... He sees a team mate leave his marker! ... He plays the ball across to him! ... L_Suarez gets on the end of the pass ... Wonderful sliding challenge by J_Meram Min. 56 :(liv) L_Suarez jumps over the defender's challenge ... Oh, beautiful nutmeg ... He's clean through ... L_Suarez rises above the defence to head the ball ! ... The ball moves through the air! ... B_Guzan moves quickly! ... Can he get to this? ... B_Guzan catches it with style! Min. 60 :(atl) K_Kratz comes on for E_Remidi and takes up a MF role Min. 63 :(liv) D_Rice runs at F_Pogba ... He takes it past him ... D_Rice chases it through, he must score ! ... But B_Guzan punches it away ... He commands his area so well Min. 63 :(atl) D_Nagoe has the ball on the wing ... He knocks the ball past L_Shaw ... He puts in B_Toledo! ... L_Shaw knobbles the attacking player. ... The Referee blows up for a foul ... He's lucky it wasn't more ... It’s just a warning Min. 64 :(liv) D_Rice beats M_Ambrose ... He muscled him off the ball ... D_Rice flicks the header toward the far post! ... But he puts it wide Min. 69 :(liv) Coutinho makes the tackle ... He gets to his feet quickly ... He's beat the defender to the ball ... M_Robinson rushes in with a poor tackle!! ... That’s a foul!! ... He's lucky it wasn't more ... It’s just a warning Min. 72 :(atl) D_Nagoe plays it to his team mate for a one-two ... M_Robinson decides to go for goal instead! ... M_Robinson has time and space! ... He flicks the ball towards goal ... But B_Leno smothers the ball. Min. 73 :(liv) D_Rice has the ball on the wing ... He takes it past M_Ambrose ... He knocks it to G_Simeone! ... G_Simeone flicks the header toward the far post! ... But B_Guzan just gets his fingers to that one ... The Referee has given a goal kick ... He's not having the best of days ! Min. 73 :(atl) K_Kratz squares it to J_Meram ... Coutinho with a pull on the shirt ... That's his second ! Sent off ! ... He is furious with the referee! ... But his players drag him off! Min. 76 :(atl) D_Nagoe is taking a throw in ... He sees a man in space! ... He throws it to J_Meram ... J_Meram attempts a low drive! ... GOAL !! ... What a great finish ... That goal looks certain to be the winner! ... Liverpool 0-1 Atlanta United ... Min. 77 :(liv) Liverpool will now play A after the order comes from the dugout Min. 82 :(atl) The defender under hits the back pass! ... B_Toledo is through! ... B_Toledo hits it ... This one could go anywhere ! ... Looks like it should be B_Leno's ... Oh he's let it go through his legs ... But drifts inches wide !! ... B_Leno looks embarrassed! ... He was relieved to see it go wide! ... CORNER! ... B_Toledo plays it into the danger area! ... B_Leno comes out and claims it! Min. 85 :(atl) J_Mencia sprints past D_Maresic ... J_Mencia sends it flying towards goal! ... But B_Leno makes a fine save Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on Min. 89 :(liv) L_Suarez with a pinpoint pass to J_Mahon ... J_Mahon launches himself head first to connect with the low cross! ... But B_Guzan punches it away ... He had to be brave to come for that one Min. 90 :(liv) L_Suarez cut's in on the inside of the defender ... He gets past him! ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to K_Walker ... K_Walker with a thundering shot! ... B_Guzan with a fantastic point blank save ... He shows why he is the number 1 Min. 92 :(liv) Gerson is taking a throw in ... He sees a man in space! ... He throws it to L_Shaw ... L_Shaw runs forward ... He hits the shot! ... It goes wide! ... He should have hit the target at least!! ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : Anfield Attendance : 68,573 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liverpool Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : G_Simeone Scorers : N/A Sent Off : Coutinho (73) Booked : N/A Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta United Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : B_Guzan (Man of the Match) Scorers : J_Meram (76) Sent Off : N/A Booked : E_Remidi (33) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liverpool | Atlanta United Attempts on Goal : 18 | 7 Off target : 5 | 2 On target : 13 | 5 Possession : 59 | 41 Corners : 2 | 1 Red Cards : 1 | 0 Yellow Cards : 0 | 1 Subs Used : 3 | 3 Fouls : 9 | 5 Key Tackles : 0 | 5 Key Passes : 15 | 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Liverpool 0 - 1 Atlanta United ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Liverpool Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B_Leno GK 30 2 2 1 22 | 94 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K_Walker DF 1 25 15 8 26 | 94 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 L_Hernandez DF 1 26 10 2 25 | 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D_Rice MF 1 14 24 5 25 | 94 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 20 4 L_Shaw DF 2 27 14 4 28 | 94 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 1 L_Mai DF 1 28 13 2 23 | 57 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 B_Woodburn FW 2 2 4 25 23 | 57 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 J_Mahon MF 2 12 25 11 29 | 94 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 20 6 G_Simeone FW 2 3 9 27 21 | 94 0 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 10 19 Coutinho AM 2 4 28 13 25 | 75 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 -7 23 -5 J_Rodriguez MF 2 3 27 11 25 | 57 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 S_Mignolet GK 27 2 3 2 28 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D_Maresic DF 1 27 13 2 24 | 37 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 Gerson MF 1 13 27 13 25 | 37 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 B_Sosa DF 1 25 13 2 24 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L_Suarez FW 2 4 14 30 46 | 37 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 3 Player Statistics - Atlanta United Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B_Guzan GK 27 2 2 1 25 | 94 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49 0 0 0 M_Ambrose DF 1 22 6 2 27 | 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 M_Robinson DF 1 22 4 3 23 | 94 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 26 0 3 F_Escobar DF 1 23 4 3 24 | 94 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 L_Pirez DF 1 23 7 2 25 | 52 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 D_Nagoe MF 1 4 23 5 23 | 94 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 48 1 G_Martinez MF 1 3 23 6 24 | 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E_Remidi MF 1 9 22 2 26 | 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 5 5 J_Larentowicz MF 1 9 22 2 26 | 52 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 10 0 J_Meram FW 1 3 10 22 21 | 94 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 13 0 23 J_Mencia FW 1 2 5 24 24 | 94 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 B_Moore GK 26 2 1 1 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F_Pogba DF 1 23 5 3 26 | 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K_Kratz MF 1 5 22 5 24 | 32 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 18 8 H_Villalba FW 1 3 10 23 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B_Toledo FW 1 3 5 22 22 | 42 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1579464386 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35