Division One League Match, AC Milan vs. Liverpool (Sun Oct 22)


                             AC Milan  |  Liverpool
                              4-4-2 P  |  4-1-2-1-2 P
                          Bryan McKay  |  Mike McLeod
                                       |
                       W_Brookhuis GK  |  GK T_Macedo
                         T_Upulano DF  |  DF H_Norvdveit
                         M_Pearson DF  |  DF F_Baresi
                             Samir DF  |  DF K_Zouma
                        L_Blokland DF  |  DF Luizao
                        ARr_Ronald MF  |  DM R_Hannam
                           T_Stark MF  |  MF M_James
                            Imbula MF  |  MF Ze_Roberto
                         S_Wiltord MF  |  AM N_Valsic
                     R_Lewandowski FW  |  FW Arnautovic
                            J_Snow FW  |  FW M_Skiba
                                       |
                        M_Kingsley SUB |  SUB J_Anang
                         S_Rodgers SUB |  SUB V_Coufal
                          T_Cahill SUB |  SUB A_Kral
                            Alexis SUB |  SUB B_Celina
                       Rafael_Leao SUB |  SUB J_Lingaurd

Referee: J_Eriksson (Sweden)


Min. 4  :(amn) R_Lewandowski beats his marker
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  R_Lewandowski rises above the defence to head the ball !
          ...  T_Macedo saves it
          ...  Good goalkeeping
Min. 7  :(amn) ARr_Ronald is force to hold onto the ball
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  Fine tackle by H_Norvdveit
          ...  He prevents the corner as well
Min. 9  :(lpl) Ze_Roberto kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  F_Baresi gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  But T_Upulano puts the ball out of play
Min. 10 :(amn) L_Blokland flicks the ball through
          ...  R_Lewandowski runs onto it!
          ...  M_James with the tackle
          ...  He came to the rescue there!
Min. 11 :(lpl) Ze_Roberto beats his marker
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  An audacious effort from Ze_Roberto !
          ...  W_Brookhuis with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 13 :(amn) R_Lewandowski has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past Luizao!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  R_Lewandowski with the punt towards goal!
          ...  The AC Milan fans get off there seats!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  And AC Milan are leading in the game now
          ...  AC Milan 1-0 Liverpool ...
Min. 14 :(lpl) It looks as though Liverpool is now playing A
Min. 14 :(lpl) M_James sidesteps L_Blokland
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  L_Blokland reacts well to win the ball back
Min. 15 :(amn) L_Blokland cuts the ball back to R_Lewandowski
          ...  Intercepted by H_Norvdveit
Min. 18 :(lpl) M_James takes possession
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  M_James fires off a left-footed shot !
          ...  The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  N_Valsic curls it into the box!
          ...  The ball comes to Arnautovic
          ...  He gets the shot away
          ...  He has put it over the bar!
          ...  He looks stunned by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 22 :(amn) Imbula is taking a throw in
          ...  He dries the ball on his shirt
          ...  He throws the ball to J_Snow
          ...  J_Snow curls it towards the top corner !
          ...  T_Macedo saves, but he fumbles
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 25 :(lpl) Ze_Roberto sidesteps his marker
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  Ze_Roberto gets up high for the header !
          ...  But W_Brookhuis smothers the ball.
Min. 26 :(amn) T_Stark looks around for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to R_Lewandowski
          ...  F_Baresi gathers up the loose ball
Min. 27 :(amn) R_Lewandowski with a clever shimmy
          ...  A delicate chip from R_Lewandowski !
          ...  It floats over T_Macedo
          ...  Its heading goal ward!
          ...  But floats just over
          ...  That was a great effort
Min. 30 :(amn) M_Pearson runs at the defender
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  F_Baresi intercepts the pass
Min. 32 :(amn) Imbula punches M_James off the ball
          ...  Well spotted by J_Eriksson
          ...  J_Eriksson calls him over
          ...  He's told to calm down
          ...  Bryan McKay looks relieved
Min. 32 :(lpl) R_Hannam spots M_Skiba who is in acres of space
          ...  M_Skiba has a dig at goal!
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Look at the delight on his face!
          ...  Just look at the delight!!
          ...  Now they are back in the game!
          ...  AC Milan 1-1 Liverpool ...
Min. 33 :(lpl) Liverpool made the switch to a P strategy
Min. 34 :(amn) ARr_Ronald looks around for some movement
          ...  He knocks the ball across to R_Lewandowski
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  R_Hannam picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 35 :(amn) Imbula with a burst of pace
          ...  Imbula hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
          ...  But he somehow misses
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 36 :(amn) S_Wiltord pulls it back to R_Lewandowski
          ...  K_Zouma dives in two footed!!
          ...  Play On!!
Min. 36 :(lpl) M_James has a go!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  M_Skiba collects the loose ball!
          ...  M_Skiba tries to beat W_Brookhuis!
          ...  It hits the bar and goes over
          ...  Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 37 :(lpl) Ze_Roberto is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He throws it to Arnautovic
          ...  L_Blokland makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 40 :(lpl) H_Norvdveit is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He throws it to Arnautovic
          ...  Arnautovic gets up high for the header !
          ...  The net bulges!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Liverpool go in front now with that goal!
          ...  AC Milan 1-2 Liverpool ...
Min. 41 :(amn) T_Stark has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past K_Zouma
          ...  He puts in J_Snow!
          ...  J_Snow attempts to drive it home!
          ...  But T_Macedo tips it over
          ...  J_Eriksson has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 41 :(lpl) H_Norvdveit crosses into the box, finding F_Baresi
          ...  A powerful header from F_Baresi !
          ...  It looks good
          ...  W_Brookhuis with a superb tip around the post
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Ze_Roberto crosses it in!
          ...  T_Upulano heads it away
Min. 42 :(amn) M_Pearson with the first time flick to J_Snow
          ...  M_James brings him down in the area
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely!
          ...  But J_Eriksson waves play on!!!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(amn) ARr_Ronald with a short pass to find Imbula
          ...  F_Baresi is called for the holding foul
          ...  Well spotted by the referee
Min. 47 :(lpl) Arnautovic jumps over T_Upulano's challenge
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  T_Upulano reacts to stop the move going any further

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: AC Milan 1-2 Liverpool

Min. 48 :(lpl) K_Zouma nutmegs Imbula
          ...  Wonderful sliding challenge by L_Blokland
Min. 49 :(lpl) F_Baresi takes advantage of a mistake by T_Upulano
          ...  Can he make them pay?
          ...  F_Baresi hits the ball first time!
          ...  He could have let that bounce
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  W_Brookhuis never had a chance!
Min. 57 :(amn) T_Stark with a precise pass to J_Snow
          ...  J_Snow with a thundering shot!
          ...  T_Macedo with a superb tip over the bar
          ...  He showed great Reflexes there
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Stark swings it in!
          ...  The ball comes to Samir
          ...  He gets the shot away
          ...  T_Macedo just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 58 :(lpl) K_Zouma with the flick on
          ...  He plays the ball across to N_Valsic
          ...  N_Valsic from 20 yards !
          ...  W_Brookhuis fists it away
          ...  That was a good save!
Min. 60 :(amn) R_Lewandowski loses K_Zouma
          ...  R_Lewandowski hits a great shot !
          ...  OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
          ...  It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 61 :(amn) Imbula with the towering header to S_Wiltord
          ...  But M_Skiba sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 65 :(amn) Alexis is going to be brought on
          ...  ARr_Ronald is leaving the pitch
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 65 :(lpl) J_Lingaurd is ready to come on to replace Arnautovic
          ...  Looks like he will play as a FW
Min. 65 :(amn) Imbula is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate loosing his marker
          ...  He throws it to J_Snow
          ...  R_Hannam clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play
          ...  The linesman is flagging
          ...  Throw in
Min. 67 :(lpl) J_Lingaurd with a well-controlled run
          ...  The cross hits J_Lingaurd on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
          ...  W_Brookhuis just watches it drift out of play!
Min. 70 :(amn) S_Rodgers will come on for M_Pearson and play DF
Min. 70 :(amn) It looks as though AC Milan is now playing A
Min. 71 :(amn) T_Stark holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to Alexis
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by F_Baresi
          ...  He made it look easy
          ...  But he can't keep it in
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  L_Blokland chips the ball into the area!
          ...  T_Macedo makes the catch!
Min. 72 :(amn) R_Lewandowski is first to the loose ball
          ...  F_Baresi gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 72 :(lpl) M_James hits the ball through the heart of the defence
          ...  J_Lingaurd latches onto it!
          ...  But L_Blokland spotted the danger and cleans up the play
Min. 73 :(amn) S_Wiltord takes possession of the ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to Imbula
          ...  Imbula fires off a left-footed shot !
          ...  T_Macedo has it covered
          ...  It takes a bobble!
          ...  T_Macedo reacts well to save!!!
Min. 73 :(lpl) Ze_Roberto looks up for support for support
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
          ...  J_Lingaurd receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  L_Blokland hits it out for a throw
Min. 75 :(lpl) V_Coufal takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace F_Baresi
          ...  He'll play as a DF
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 75 :(lpl) A_Kral comes on for R_Hannam and takes up a DM role
Min. 78 :(lpl) A_Kral with a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball across to N_Valsic
          ...  Alexis wins the ball!
          ...  But he caught the player also!
          ...  The ref gives nothing!
Min. 80 :(amn) Rafael_Leao is being prepared to come on
          ...  J_Snow is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 81 :(amn) L_Blokland off the woodwork.
          ...  R_Lewandowski picks up the deflection
          ...  R_Lewandowski controls the ball well!
          ...  He hits the shot towards goal!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Wide !!
          ...  That was fortunate
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Imbula plays it into the danger area!
          ...  It is cleared by V_Coufal
Min. 81 :(lpl) The ball rolls free!
          ...  J_Lingaurd takes control of it on the half way line
          ...  He sprints past the defenders!!
          ...  J_Lingaurd hits a great drive!
          ...  Looks like it should be W_Brookhuis's
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs
          ...  But drifts inches wide !!
          ...  W_Brookhuis looks embarrassed!
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  N_Valsic chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  A_Kral makes a firm connection with his head
          ...  W_Brookhuis with a great save
          ...  And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 83 :(amn) Imbula hoists the ball across to Rafael_Leao
          ...  Rafael_Leao flicks the header toward the far post!
          ...  T_Macedo with a fantastic save
          ...  His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on

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


Match Details
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Venue                : San Siro Stadium
Attendance           : 81,707
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AC Milan Match Info
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Best player          : R_Lewandowski
Scorers              : R_Lewandowski (13)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Liverpool Match Info
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Best player          : R_Hannam (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : M_Skiba (32), Arnautovic (40)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             AC Milan     |    Liverpool
Attempts on Goal     :          12        |       13
Off target           :           5        |       6
On target            :           7        |       7
Possession           :          59        |       41
Corners              :           3        |       3
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       0
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           9        |       6
Key Tackles          :           8        |       12
Key Passes           :          15        |       10
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Final Score          : AC Milan 1 - 2 Liverpool
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Player Statistics - AC Milan
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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W_Brookhuis    GK  31   1   5   1  31 |  94   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0
T_Upulano      DF   1  31  13   5  31 |  94   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
M_Pearson      DF   2  30  11  11  42 |  73   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Samir          DF   2  30   1   1  18 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Blokland     DF   1  29  22   1  38 |  94   0   5   3   0   0   0   0   0   0 100  30   0
ARr_Ronald     MF   2   3  31   2  11 |  68   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -10 -20
T_Stark        MF   2   5  30   1  33 |  94   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
Imbula         MF   1  11  29  18  20 |  94   0   0   4   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  40   5
S_Wiltord      MF   3  12  29   9  41 |  94   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
R_Lewandowski  FW   1   4   3  30  28 |  94   0   0   0   0   5   1   0   0   0 -20 -20  10
J_Snow         FW   1   5   3  29  29 |  83   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  15
M_Kingsley     GK  25   2   1   3  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Rodgers      DF   2  29   5   5  23 |  21   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Cahill       MF   1   7  29  11  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Alexis         MF   3  10  28  14  12 |  26   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Rafael_Leao    FW   1   1   2  25  28 |  11   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5

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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T_Macedo       GK  36   3   3   3  42 |  94   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0   0
H_Norvdveit    DF   3  29  14  11  11 |  94   0   2   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  40  40   0
F_Baresi       DF   3  29  10   8  30 |  78   0   4   0   0   2   0   0   0   0 100  20  25
K_Zouma        DF   1  29   7   3  38 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
Luizao         DF   2  28   2   5  38 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Hannam       DM   2  19  27   4  22 |  78   0   2   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  40  30   0
M_James        MF   2  12  29  16  21 |  94   0   2   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  20   0
Ze_Roberto     MF   1  11  27  17  11 |  94   0   0   3   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  30  10
N_Valsic       AM   2   8  27  17  29 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  20  25
Arnautovic     FW   1   7   5  28  11 |  68   0   0   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  25
M_Skiba        FW   1   8   9  27  32 |  94   0   1   0   0   2   1   0   0   0  20   0  25
J_Anang        GK  29   2   3   2  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
V_Coufal       DF   1  27   2   3  30 |  16   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
A_Kral         DM   1  17  25   5  36 |  16   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
B_Celina       AM   2   7  26  18  28 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Lingaurd     FW   1   5  11  27  29 |  26   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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