U23 Premier Division, Liverpool U23 vs. Watford U23 (Wed Jan 22)


                        Liverpool U23  |  Watford U23
                          4-1-2-1-2 C  |  4-1-3-2 C
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                           A_Firth GK  |  GK P_Dahlberg
                        T_A-Arnold DF  |  DF T_Leighton
                        Adam_Lewis DF  |  DF S_Karic
                         J_Willock DM  |  DF A_Smith
                        G_Johnston DF  |  DF S_Hart
                      James_Clarke DF  |  MF D_Hutchins
                          L_Gibson FW  |  DM T_Ebanks
                        M_Cuisance MF  |  MF D_Pereira
                          B_Lennon FW  |  MF S_Sesay
                          O_Ejaria AM  |  FW T_Akinola
                         R_Sanches MF  |  FW J_David
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                        D_Atherton SUB |  SUB S_Howes
                          C_Seaman SUB |  SUB L_Banks
                           O_Akgun SUB |  SUB J_Matthews
                          C_Whelan SUB |  SUB J_Shonibare
                         A_Pedraza SUB |  SUB M_Folivi




Min. 2  :(yli) L_Gibson is first to the ball 
          ...  L_Gibson rifles it at the goal ! 
          ...  P_Dahlberg with the save 
          ...  He holds onto it as well! 
Min. 2  :(ywa) D_Pereira unselfishly lays the ball back to T_Akinola 
          ...  T_Akinola with the diving header ! 
          ...  He had to be brave there 
          ...  It goes wide for a goal kick 
Min. 4  :(ywa) T_Akinola finds his way through 
          ...  He bent his run well 
          ...  T_Akinola curls the ball in on goal ! 
          ...  A_Firth falls over 
          ...  But the ball sails wide anyway! 
Min. 5  :(ywa) J_David runs at T_A-Arnold 
          ...  He takes it past him 
          ...  Driven towards goal by J_David ! 
          ...  A_Firth parries it, he follows it up 
          ...  He fires it over!! 
Min. 6  :(yli) M_Cuisance pauses and waits for support 
          ...  He runs towards goal 
          ...  S_Karic is late with that one 
          ...  He gets up and shakes the players hand 
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  This is a good chance! 
          ...  M_Cuisance hits it over the wall 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  What a cheeky finish! 
          ...  That’s put Liverpool U23 ahead! 
          ...  Liverpool U23 1-0 Watford U23 ...
Min. 7  :(ywa) D_Hutchins moves into a AM role on the manager's orders 
Min. 7  :(ywa) J_David sidesteps J_Willock 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  A cheeky lob from J_David ! 
          ...  But it puts it well wide 
Min. 11 :(ywa) D_Hutchins with a neat pass into T_Akinola 
          ...  Fine tackle by L_Gibson 
          ...  He prevents the corner as well 
Min. 22 :(ywa) A_Smith back heels to find J_David in space 
          ...  James_Clarke rushes in with a clumsy tackle!! 
          ...  That’s a foul!! 
          ...  What’s The Referee going to give? 
          ...  He just waves play on! 
Min. 24 :(yli) O_Ejaria looks around for some movement 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to L_Gibson 
          ...  L_Gibson looks to see where P_Dahlberg is! 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  P_Dahlberg watches it sail safely wide! 
Min. 26 :(yli) B_Lennon gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He cuts inside T_Ebanks! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  S_Sesay with a deliberate foul 
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment 
Min. 30 :(yli) J_Willock unselfishly lays the ball back to L_Gibson 
          ...  Fine tackle by T_Leighton 
          ...  But he can't prevent the corner 
Min. 32 :(ywa) D_Hutchins takes a throw in 
          ...  He throws the ball into J_David 
          ...  James_Clarke plays the back pass 
          ...  A_Firth can't get to it!! 
          ...  It goes just wide!! 
          ...  What a lucky escape!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  T_Ebanks curls it into the box! 
          ...  T_Akinola with the shot! 
          ...  A_Firth tips it round the post 
          ...  Good save 
          ...  Corner not given!! 
Min. 37 :(yli) L_Gibson is all alone 
          ...  the linesman keeps his flag down 
          ...  L_Gibson with a screamer of a shot ! 
          ...  P_Dahlberg turns it behind for a corner 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  M_Cuisance curls it into the box! 
          ...  T_Leighton gets up well 
          ...  And he heads it clear 
Min. 39 :(ywa) A_Smith finds J_David with a perfectly weighted pass 
          ...  J_David with a terrific drive ! 
          ...  The fans get off there seats! 
          ...  But it sails over !! 
Min. 40 :(ywa) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders 
          ...  It seems Watford U23 will now be playing E 
Min. 40 :(yli) R_Sanches hits in a shot! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  B_Lennon collects the loose ball! 
          ...  T_Akinola slides in to knock the ball out for a corner 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_Willock chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  A_Smith wins the ball 
          ...  And he heads it away 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(yli) T_A-Arnold gets to the by line and finds L_Gibson with a beautiful cross 
          ...  J_David wins the ball with ease 
          ...  The Referee saw something no-one else did 
Min. 47 :(ywa) T_Akinola steps over the ball 
          ...  He nutmegs the defender 
          ...  That a lovely piece of trickery 
          ...  T_Akinola rises above the defence to head the ball ! 
          ...  But A_Firth reaches the ball. Good save 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Liverpool U23 1-0 Watford U23

Min. 48 :(yli) R_Sanches with a pinpoint pass to O_Ejaria 
          ...  O_Ejaria with the cheeky shot! 
          ...  Saved by P_Dahlberg 
Min. 49 :(ywa) D_Pereira takes control of the loose ball 
          ...  He plays the ball across to S_Hart 
          ...  Adam_Lewis plays it back 
          ...  A_Firth slips!! 
          ...  It goes just wide 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  S_Hart chips the ball in towards the back post! 
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of A_Firth 
Min. 49 :(yli) L_Gibson with a fantastic turn that puts him through on goal 
          ...  D_Pereira with an ugly foul 
          ...  The Referee will want to speak to him 
          ...  The Referee ignores the protests for a card 
          ...  The Watford U23 manager looks relieved 
Min. 50 :(ywa) L_Banks replaces T_Leighton to play as a DF 
Min. 52 :(yli) M_Cuisance chips the ball over the defence and finds L_Gibson 
          ...  A wicked drive by L_Gibson ! 
          ...  P_Dahlberg parries it 
          ...  The defender clears it 
Min. 54 :(yli) M_Cuisance swings at L_Banks 
          ...  The Referee has seen it! 
          ...  He could be off here! 
          ...  The referee reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  He jots down his name! 
          ...  RED CARD!! 
          ...  I think he was unlucky there, deserve a booking only! 
Min. 55 :(yli) C_Seaman is being prepared to come on 
          ...  T_A-Arnold is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He applauds the crowd 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF 
Min. 55 :(yli) A_Pedraza is coming on for L_Gibson and will play FW 
Min. 55 :(yli) O_Akgun is going to be brought on 
          ...  O_Ejaria is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play AM 
Min. 56 :(ywa) T_Akinola gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He cuts inside Adam_Lewis! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  James_Clarke gets the foot in to win the ball 
          ...  It rolls out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  T_Akinola floats the ball in! 
          ...  A_Firth easily catches it! 
Min. 60 :(ywa) J_Shonibare will replace the useless T_Ebanks and will play MF 
Min. 60 :(ywa) Watford U23 made the switch to a P strategy 
Min. 60 :(ywa) J_Shonibare changes position to fill a AM slot 
Min. 60 :(yli) James_Clarke takes advantage of a defensive mistake 
          ...  It's a lucky break 
          ...  James_Clarke heads the ball towards goal ! 
          ...  P_Dahlberg falls over 
          ...  But P_Dahlberg is relieved to watch it go out of play! 
Min. 65 :(yli) O_Akgun brings the ball into the opposing area 
          ...  B_Lennon makes himself available 
          ...  S_Karic clears with a diving header 
Min. 66 :(ywa) D_Pereira is first to the loose ball 
          ...  He plays the ball across to T_Akinola 
          ...  T_Akinola hits the shot with the outside of the left foot! 
          ...  But A_Firth tips it behind 
          ...  The Referee has given a goal kick 
          ...  He's not having the best of days ! 
Min. 67 :(yli) O_Akgun with the cross-field pass to A_Pedraza 
          ...  A_Pedraza with the crafty shot! 
          ...  P_Dahlberg narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety 
Min. 70 :(yli) Liverpool U23 made the switch to a D strategy 
Min. 75 :(yli) J_Willock shifts into the DF position in a tactical change 
Min. 75 :(yli) O_Akgun is now playing as a MF 
Min. 75 :(ywa) Watford U23 changed their strategy to play A 
Min. 79 :(yli) R_Sanches sprints down the flank 
          ...  He threads the ball in to A_Pedraza 
          ...  Cleaned up by A_Smith 
Min. 80 :(ywa) M_Folivi takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace T_Akinola 
          ...  He'll play as a FW 
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off 
Min. 81 :(ywa) J_Shonibare knocks it past Adam_Lewis and runs onto it 
          ...  He leaves the defender standing 
          ...  But A_Pedraza clears the danger 
Min. 82 :(yli) O_Akgun barges the defender off the ball 
          ...  L_Banks with an awful challenge 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
          ...  He deserves punishment for that! 
          ...  The Referee calls him over 
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  It is in a good position! 
          ...  J_Willock plays it short to B_Lennon 
          ...  B_Lennon with a powerful diving header! 
          ...  But it whistles just past the post 
Min. 86 :(ywa) D_Hutchins with the dribble 
          ...  He skips through the tackle from Adam_Lewis 
          ...  D_Hutchins with a graceful, looping effort ! 
          ...  A_Firth parries it, he follows it up 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  The defence had gone walk about! 
          ...  Amazing comeback!! 
          ...  Watford U23 are all square and not long to go 
          ...  Liverpool U23 1-1 Watford U23 ...
Min. 87 :(yli) It seems Liverpool U23 are making a tactical change to P 
Min. 87 :(ywa) Watford U23 will now play E 
Min. 87 :(ywa) D_Hutchins changes position to fill a MF slot 
Min. 87 :(ywa) J_Shonibare changes position to fill a MF slot 
Min. 87 :(ywa) J_David finds his way through 
          ...  The offside trap didn't work 
          ...  But James_Clarke slides in 
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(ywa) D_Hutchins runs with the ball to the corner flag 
          ...  He plays the ball across to J_David 
          ...  A powerful shot by J_David ! 
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up! 
          ...  But it’s gone just wide !! 
Min. 91 :(yli) R_Sanches flicks the ball through 
          ...  B_Lennon runs onto it! 
          ...  A_Smith tackles cleanly 

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





Match Details
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Liverpool U23 Match Info
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Best player          : L_Gibson
Scorers              : M_Cuisance (6)
Sent Off             : M_Cuisance (54)
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Watford U23 Match Info
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Best player          : D_Hutchins (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : D_Hutchins (86)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : S_Karic (6), L_Banks (82)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                           Liverpool U23  |    Watford U23
Attempts on Goal     :           9        |       10
Off target           :           2        |       6
On target            :           7        |       4
Possession           :          46        |       54
Corners              :           2        |       3
Red Cards            :           1        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       2
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           3        |       9
Key Tackles          :           7        |       5
Key Passes           :           9        |       9
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Final Score          : Liverpool U23 1 - 1 Watford U23
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Player Statistics - Liverpool U23
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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A_Firth        GK  24   3   2   2  23 |  94   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0   0
T_A-Arnold     DF   2  23   5   3  19 |  58   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Adam_Lewis     DF   2  21  12   1  19 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  16   0   0
J_Willock      DF   1  15  24   3  25 |  94   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0
G_Johnston     DF   2  22   2   3  22 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
James_Clarke   DF   2  21   3   2  21 |  94   0   4   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  64   0   5
L_Gibson       FW   1   2   4  23  23 |  58   0   1   0   0   4   0   0   0   0  16   0  17
M_Cuisance     MF   1  13  23  14  23 |  57   0   0   1   0   1   1   0   1   0  -9   6  26
B_Lennon       FW   2   3   3  22  22 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
O_Ejaria       AM   2   3  24  10  21 |  58   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  15   5
R_Sanches      MF   2   3  23   3  18 |  94   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0
D_Atherton     GK  19   3   2   2  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Seaman       DF   1  23  14   2  23 |  36   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
O_Akgun        MF   1   2  19  10  21 |  36   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
C_Whelan       DF   2  22   3   2  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Pedraza      FW   1   3   6  22  24 |  36   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  16   0   5

Player Statistics - Watford U23
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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P_Dahlberg     GK  24   3   3   1  22 |  94   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  33   0   0   0
T_Leighton     DF   1  21   7   2  21 |  53   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  32   0   0
S_Karic        DF   1  22   5   2  25 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  11  -5  -5
A_Smith        DF   1  22  11   3  23 |  94   0   3   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  48  30   0
S_Hart         DF   1  22  10   2  23 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Hutchins     MF   1   2  22  10  17 |  94   0   0   3   0   1   1   0   0   0   0  45  35
T_Ebanks       DM   1  10  20   3  23 |  63   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Pereira      MF   1   3  22   5  18 |  94   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0
S_Sesay        MF   1   2  21   5  20 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Akinola      FW   1   3  10  20  23 |  83   0   1   0   0   5   0   0   0   0  16   0  19
J_David        FW   1   2   6  23  22 |  94   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
S_Howes        GK  20   2   2   1  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Banks        DF   2  22   5   3  25 |  41   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -5  10  -5
J_Matthews     DF   1  20   6   3  17 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Shonibare    MF   1   2  21  10  24 |  31   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Folivi       FW   1   2   4  23  19 |  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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