FMFA U23 Leagues, Liverpool U23s vs. Aston Villa U23s (Sat Jan 16) Liverpool U23s | Aston Villa U23s 5-2-3 P | 4-1-2-1-2 C Thomas Edvardsen | Alex Nock | R-T_Hoffmann GK | GK A_Firth T_A-Arnold DF | DF Y_Bildik Adam_Lewis DF | DF L_Moretti N_Kinina DF | DF R_Lewis C_Seaman DF | DF J_Walker N_Abbey DF | DM D_Nascimento L_Gibson FW | MF J_McCourt M_Cuisance MF | MF H_Green A_Formentini FW | AM B_Mbeumo T_Kronmuller MF | FW D_Agyei B_Lennon FW | FW K_Adedoyin | D_Atherton SUB | SUB M_Sarkic G_Johnston SUB | SUB J_Abdoul J_Willock SUB | SUB Z_Butt'worth H_Wilson SUB | SUB P_Maghoma A_Pedraza SUB | SUB H_Knibbs Min. 2 :(yas) J_Walker pulls it back to D_Nascimento ... D_Nascimento with the crafty shot! ... It's just over! ... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that! Min. 4 :(yli) T_Kronmuller drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender ... He gets past him! ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to A_Formentini ... A_Formentini attempts to drive it home! ... The ball moves through the air! ... A_Firth moves quickly! ... Can he get to this? ... It’s beaten him! ... But it thumps the post!! ... And goes out! Min. 5 :(yli) M_Cuisance wins possession ... He plays the ball across to A_Formentini ... J_McCourt plays the back pass ... A_Firth can't get to it!! ... It goes just wide!! ... Look at the relief on his face!! ... CORNER! ... M_Cuisance plays it towards the near post! ... R_Lewis reads it well ... And he knocks it away Min. 8 :(yli) T_Kronmuller finds the run of B_Lennon ... B_Lennon belts the ball towards goal! ... It swerves a lot in the air ... Terrific shot ... It takes a bounce of the defender ... The deflection takes it just wide ... That's unlucky! Min. 13 :(yas) L_Moretti plays a clever one-two with his team mate ... He heads towards the goal ... He slides it past the defender! ... L_Moretti with the strike ! ... But R-T_Hoffmann just gets his fingers to that one Min. 14 :(yli) A defence splitting pass from T_Kronmuller to B_Lennon ... J_Walker wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge Min. 15 :(yli) T_Kronmuller with a superb first touch ... He sees a team mate making a run! ... He plays the ball across to him! ... M_Cuisance gets on the end of the pass ... M_Cuisance must beat A_Firth! ... It takes a deflection! ... But flies wide of the post! ... CORNER! ... A_Formentini chips the ball into the area! ... A_Firth reads it well, and claims it! Min. 16 :(yas) B_Mbeumo hits the ball through the heart of the defence ... K_Adedoyin latches onto it! ... C_Seaman brings him down in the area ... There can only be one outcome surely! ... But The Referee waves play on!!! Min. 21 :(yli) A_Formentini takes advantage of a mistake by Y_Bildik ... Can he make them pay? ... An audacious effort from A_Formentini ! ... Looks like it should be A_Firth's ... Oh he's let it go through his legs ... But drifts inches wide !! ... A_Firth looks embarrassed! ... He was relieved to see it go wide! ... Goal kick given, amazing decision there! Min. 26 :(yas) H_Green with the cross-field pass to D_Agyei ... A well-placed shot from D_Agyei ! ... He has failed to hit the target! ... He looks horrified by that miss! ... He should have buried that! Min. 28 :(yas) R_Lewis with a fantastic turn that puts him through on goal ... A skillful effort from R_Lewis ! ... It goes wide! ... He has squandered a golden opportunity Min. 29 :(yli) R-T_Hoffmann looks injured. He's coming off ... Lets hope it's not serious Min. 29 :(yli) D_Atherton is coming on for R-T_Hoffmann and playing GK Min. 32 :(yli) B_Mbeumo breaks clear of the defence! ... He is clean through! ... He rounds D_Atherton! ... D_Atherton brings him down in the area! ... He is ordered to cool off ... PENALTY !! ... The Referee couldn't have had a clearer view of it ... K_Adedoyin places the ball on the spot! ... D_Atherton dives ... GOAL!! ... The keeper had no chance there! ... And Aston Villa U23s are leading in the game now ... Liverpool U23s 0-1 Aston Villa U23s... Min. 32 :(yas) R_Lewis finds his way through ... His quick turn fooled T_A-Arnold ... N_Kinina cleanly tackles him ... He judged that well Min. 33 :(yli) T_Kronmuller with the dribble ... L_Moretti is easily beaten ... T_Kronmuller fires off a right-footed shot ! ... A_Firth makes a fine save Min. 34 :(yli) N_Abbey gets to the by line and finds L_Gibson with a beautiful cross ... J_Walker wins it well ... Perfectly timed! Min. 34 :(yas) K_Adedoyin with the header on ... He finds H_Green in space ... C_Seaman pulls on his shirt ... He wins the ball ... The defender got away with the foul there! Min. 35 :(yas) J_McCourt plays a clever one-two with his team mate ... He heads towards the goal ... He slides it past the defender! ... J_McCourt has time and space on the edge of the box! ... He shoots towards goal! ... GOAL !! ... He nutmegged D_Atherton ... Liverpool U23s 0-2 Aston Villa U23s ... Min. 35 :(yas) B_Mbeumo has changed his position on the pitch to a MF Min. 35 :(yli) B_Lennon takes advantage of a mistake by L_Moretti ... Can he make them pay? ... Y_Bildik with the tackle ... The Referee will want to speak to him ... He got away with just a warning Min. 37 :(yli) N_Abbey holds the ball up and waits for support ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He knocks a through ball to B_Lennon ... The cross hits B_Lennon on the butt and rebounds towards goal ! ... A_Firth makes a comfortable save ... He makes it look so easy Min. 37 :(yas) D_Agyei sidesteps N_Kinina ... He's been running his marker ragged all game ... D_Agyei sights up the goal ... He shoots! ... It's well wide! ... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that! Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on Min. 44 :(yli) A_Formentini retreats under pressure ... He hits the ball up field ... L_Gibson latches onto the end of it ... L_Gibson belts the ball towards goal! ... It swerves a lot in the air ... A_Firth with the diving save ... He must have spotted the TV cameras! ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Liverpool U23s 0-2 Aston Villa U23s Min. 50 :(yli) The manager shouting something towards his players ... It looks like he's turning things round a bit ... Liverpool U23s will now play C Min. 52 :(yli) N_Abbey with the cross-field pass to L_Gibson ... L_Gibson tries to lob the keeper ! ... He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort Min. 56 :(yas) D_Nascimento punches M_Cuisance off the ball ... The linesman is flagging ... The Referee calls him for a talk ... It’s just a warning Min. 60 :(yli) J_Willock is being prepared to come on ... T_Kronmuller is leaving the pitch ... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing ... Looks like his replacement will play MF Min. 62 :(yli) C_Seaman with a throw in ... He throws the ball across to B_Lennon ... But R_Lewis puts it in row Z! Min. 65 :(yli) G_Johnston takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace T_A-Arnold ... He'll play as a DF ... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off Min. 65 :(yas) The Aston Villa U23s manager told his side to change to a D strategy Min. 68 :(yas) Up goes the substitution board - J_Abdoul on for L_Moretti as a DF Min. 69 :(yas) Z_Butt'worth is being brought on ... D_Nascimento is leaving the pitch ... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing ... Looks like his replacement will play DM Min. 70 :(yas) H_Knibbs is being brought on ... D_Agyei is leaving the pitch ... Looks like the substitute will play FW Min. 74 :(yli) L_Gibson takes advantage of a defensive mistake ... That mistake could prove costly ... R_Lewis with a terrible tackle ... He gets a YELLOW CARD!! ... He'll need to be careful from now on Min. 75 :(yli) C_Seaman plays a long ball to A_Formentini ... J_Walker is late with that one ... I think he was just trying to get to the ball ... He's in trouble here!! ... YELLOW CARD! Min. 83 :(yli) J_Willock looks around for support ... He sees a man in space! ... He hits the ball up to L_Gibson ... J_Abdoul with a perfectly timed tackle Min. 83 :(yas) J_McCourt knocks it past the defender and runs onto it ... He showed great skill and pace there ... Adam_Lewis is called for the holding foul ... Looked like a fair jump ... The referee got it wrong Min. 83 :(yas) B_Mbeumo jumps over Adam_Lewis's challenge ... Adam_Lewis reacts well to win the ball back Min. 83 :(yli) J_Willock with an intelligent ball to L_Gibson ... R_Lewis with a well timed tackle ... The Referee didn't like it though ... Surely not! ... PENALTY !! ... That’s outrageous!! ... L_Gibson Places the ball on the spot ... GOAL!! ... It’s his 10th for the campaign!! ... That’s given Liverpool U23s a glimmer of hope! ... Liverpool U23s 1-2 Aston Villa U23s... Min. 84 :(yli) Liverpool U23s are switching their playing style to E Min. 84 :(yli) J_Willock controls the ball with a deft piece of skill ... He plays the ball out to the right! ... B_Lennon gets onto the end of the pass! ... B_Lennon goes for the top corner ! ... But he puts it well wide ... The Aston Villa U23s fans taunt him! Min. 84 :(yli) L_Gibson runs at the defender ... The defender falls over ... K_Adedoyin with an awful challenge ... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball ... The Referee wants a word ... It’s just a warning Min. 87 :(yas) J_McCourt runs forward ... He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully ... He only has going for the goal in mind! ... J_McCourt smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! ... D_Atherton with the save ... He holds onto it as well! Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on Min. 88 :(yli) M_Cuisance back heels to find B_Lennon in space ... B_Lennon tries to lob the keeper ! ... GOAL !! ... Fine finish ! ... And Liverpool U23s have squared it up late on!! ... Liverpool U23s 2-2 Aston Villa U23s ... Min. 89 :(yli) Liverpool U23s will now play A Min. 89 :(yas) Aston Villa U23s made the switch to a C strategy Min. 89 :(yas) It appears B_Mbeumo is playing as a AM Min. 89 :(yli) Adam_Lewis feeds the ball through the middle ... G_Johnston runs onto it ... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender ... G_Johnston tries to lob the keeper ! ... It hits the bar!! ... But he beats the defender to the rebound ... OHHHHHHHH !! ... A_Firth pushes it behind ! ... CORNER! ... Adam_Lewis plays it into the danger area! ... A_Firth makes the catch! Min. 91 :(yli) J_Willock kills the ball dead ... He sees a team mate in space! ... He plays the ball in to him! ... L_Gibson gets on the end of the pass ... L_Gibson has his eyes on the goal! ... He fires the ball goal ward! ... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!! ... But it sails past the post !! ... A_Firth never had a chance! ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : Prenton Park Attendance : 15,121 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liverpool U23s Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : L_Gibson Scorers : L_Gibson (83 pen), B_Lennon (88) Sent Off : N/A Booked : N/A Injured : R-T_Hoffmann (29) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aston Villa U23s Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : J_McCourt (Man of the Match) Scorers : K_Adedoyin (32 pen), J_McCourt (35) Sent Off : N/A Booked : R_Lewis (74), J_Walker (75) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liverpool U23s | Aston Villa U23s Attempts on Goal : 13 | 8 Off target : 7 | 4 On target : 6 | 4 Possession : 50 | 50 Corners : 3 | 0 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 0 | 2 Subs Used : 3 | 3 Fouls : 4 | 8 Key Tackles : 4 | 5 Key Passes : 16 | 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Liverpool U23s 2 - 2 Aston Villa U23s ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Liverpool U23s Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R-T_Hoffmann GK 26 2 1 1 23 | 29 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 T_A-Arnold DF 2 24 14 5 19 | 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Adam_Lewis DF 2 24 13 1 19 | 94 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 15 0 N_Kinina DF 1 19 9 2 24 | 94 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 C_Seaman DF 1 24 14 2 23 | 94 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 30 0 N_Abbey DF 1 24 10 4 28 | 94 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 L_Gibson FW 1 2 5 25 23 | 94 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 44 M_Cuisance MF 1 13 24 15 23 | 94 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 57 2 A_Formentini FW 1 3 13 24 22 | 94 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 15 4 T_Kronmuller MF 1 13 24 13 24 | 63 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 60 5 B_Lennon FW 2 3 3 23 22 | 94 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 44 D_Atherton GK 20 3 2 2 23 | 65 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -22 0 0 0 G_Johnston DF 2 23 2 3 22 | 26 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 J_Willock MF 1 16 26 3 25 | 31 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 H_Wilson MF 2 2 24 3 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A_Pedraza FW 1 3 6 22 24 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Player Statistics - Aston Villa U23s Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A_Firth GK 26 3 2 2 23 | 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 Y_Bildik DF 1 21 13 2 24 | 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L_Moretti DF 1 22 10 3 21 | 71 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 R_Lewis DF 1 22 10 6 25 | 94 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 27 -5 -3 J_Walker DF 1 25 14 2 23 | 94 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 27 10 -5 D_Nascimento DM 1 13 23 13 26 | 72 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 J_McCourt MF 2 13 25 13 24 | 94 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 16 0 40 H_Green MF 1 8 18 4 25 | 94 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 B_Mbeumo AM 1 4 23 11 23 | 94 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 D_Agyei FW 1 3 12 26 25 | 73 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 K_Adedoyin FW 1 4 10 23 23 | 94 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 35 M_Sarkic GK 24 2 2 1 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J_Abdoul DF 2 23 5 2 18 | 23 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 Z_Butt'worth DM 1 13 20 13 23 | 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P_Maghoma MF 1 3 20 11 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H_Knibbs FW 2 3 3 22 19 | 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1610828410 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35