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League Play Off 2nd Leg
Liverpool 3 - 2 Benfica
Divisional Play Off 2nd Leg Match, Liverpool vs. Benfica (Wed Jun 25)
Liverpool | Benfica
5-3-2 C | 4-2-1-1-2 A
Mike McLeod | Matias Finkelstein
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Fabianski GK | GK P_Gazzaniga
Maik_Nawrocki DF | DF D_Rose
Luizao DF | DF W_Morgan
A_Pieper DF | DF P_Maldini
J_Drummond DF | DF A_Bah
F_Alves DF | DM D_Maradona
D_Alli MF | DM W_Dustice
Lee_Kang MF | MF A_Di_Maria
A_Irving MF | AM Joao_Mario
Demba_Ba FW | FW G_Cano
L_Guilherme FW | FW D_Suker
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Daniel_Fuzato SUB | SUB L_Yashin
P_Nesta SUB | SUB T_Lee
P_Dicanio SUB | SUB C_Romero
Jota SUB | SUB C_Hikarra
M_Skiba SUB | SUB P_Minuti
Referee: F_De_Bleeckere (Belgium)
Min. 1 :(lpl) Luizao has it now
... He takes on A_Bah
... He gets past him!
... He puts in Lee_Kang!
... D_Rose reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 9 :(lpl) A_Irving runs down the flank
... He plays the ball in to Demba_Ba
... Demba_Ba tries to place it in the corner !
... GOAL !!
... Rifled into the top corner!
... He runs off to the Liverpool fans to celebrate!
... Lets see if Liverpool can hang onto that lead!
... Liverpool 1-0 Benfica ...
Min. 10 :(lpl) D_Alli gets the ball on the wing
... He slides the ball past D_Rose!
... He has some space now!
... Fine tackle by W_Morgan
... He prevents the corner as well
Min. 12 :(lpl) A_Irving hits a hard pass to L_Guilherme
... D_Rose takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 13 :(bfa) A_Bah puts in D_Rose
... A great volley from D_Rose !
... Fabianski won't get to that!
... GOAL !!
... Pick that one out!!
... Now they are back in the game!
... Liverpool 1-1 Benfica ...
Min. 15 :(lpl) P_Gazzaniga miskicks!
... D_Alli is takes control of the ball!
... W_Morgan takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 19 :(lpl) D_Alli with the towering header to A_Irving
... A_Irving goes for goal !
... P_Gazzaniga watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 25 :(lpl) Lee_Kang breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on P_Gazzaniga!
... A_Bah brings him down!
... RED CARD!!
... He's been hard done by for that!!
Min. 26 :(bfa) The ball is passed in from D_Maradona, he finds G_Cano
... A wicked drive by G_Cano !
... But Fabianski makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 27 :(lpl) Lee_Kang 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 Demba_Ba
... P_Maldini reads the game well and cuts out the pass!
Min. 32 :(lpl) D_Alli finds a hole in the defence
... D_Alli hits the ball first time!
... He hits the side netting
... There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in!
Min. 32 :(bfa) D_Maradona fires over a low cross to D_Suker
... A_Pieper brings him down from behind!
... But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 35 :(bfa) Benfica's manager orders his side to play C
Min. 36 :(lpl) J_Drummond feeds the ball through the middle
... L_Guilherme runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... L_Guilherme has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... But P_Gazzaniga makes a fine save
Min. 37 :(bfa) D_Suker jumps over A_Pieper's challenge
... Good sliding challenge from Luizao
Min. 38 :(lpl) A_Irving beats D_Maradona
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... P_Maldini rushes in with a clumsy tackle!!
... That s a foul!!
... F_De_Bleeckere ignores the protests for a card
... Matias Finkelstein looks relieved
Min. 42 :(lpl) J_Drummond whips the ball across to L_Guilherme
... L_Guilherme with a little chip!
... It floats over P_Gazzaniga
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 42 :(bfa) A_Di_Maria flicks the ball through
... D_Suker runs onto it!
... But J_Drummond puts the ball out of play
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(lpl) D_Alli is taking a throw in
... He takes a couple of strides back
... He throws the ball to Lee_Kang
... Superbly timed tackle by W_Morgan
... He made it look easy
Min. 44 :(bfa) W_Dustice with a neat pass into Joao_Mario
... A glorious effort by Joao_Mario !
... Fabianski claws it off the line
... F_De_Bleeckere this is going to VAR
... GOAL !!
... That s put Benfica ahead!
... Liverpool 1-2 Benfica ...
Min. 47 :(bfa) C_Romero will replace the useless W_Morgan and will play DF
Min. 47 :(bfa) Curled in dangerously from D_Maradona to G_Cano
... A cracking drive from G_Cano !
... But Fabianski punches it away
... He took a knock there
... His manager is looking on anxiously
... He's ok to carry on
Min. 48 :(bfa) a big roar from the crowd as T_Lee comes on for D_Rose to play DF
Min. 48 :(bfa) G_Cano with the dribble
... He's clean through
... The fans are on their feet
... Fine tackle by Maik_Nawrocki
... But he can't prevent the corner
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Liverpool 1-2 Benfica
Min. 47 :(lpl) A_Irving with a probing through ball Demba_Ba
... Demba_Ba leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
... P_Gazzaniga watches it sail wide!
Min. 48 :(lpl) Lee_Kang gets to the by-line
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to Demba_Ba
... Demba_Ba sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... It hits the post
... And goes clear
Min. 49 :(lpl) A_Irving takes advantage of a mistake by T_Lee
... He runs towards goal
... The cross hits A_Irving on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
... P_Gazzaniga makes a good save
Min. 51 :(lpl) Maik_Nawrocki kicks Joao_Mario!
... He deserves punishment for that!
... F_De_Bleeckere calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 53 :(lpl) L_Guilherme knocks it past T_Lee and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... L_Guilherme with the drive!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it s gone just wide !!
Min. 53 :(lpl) F_Alves hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... L_Guilherme latches onto it!
... A_Di_Maria pulls on his opponent s shirt!!
... F_De_Bleeckere has stopped play
... Well spotted by F_De_Bleeckere!
... He gets away with that one
... It s just a warning
... Mike McLeod looks annoyed that there was no card there
Min. 56 :(lpl) D_Alli runs towards the goal
... But C_Romero clears the danger
Min. 56 :(bfa) Joao_Mario controls it well
... He nutmegs F_Alves
... He puts in G_Cano!
... J_Drummond goes in with the block tackle
... He comes out of it with the ball
... Great tackle!
Min. 57 :(lpl) L_Guilherme breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on P_Gazzaniga!
... C_Romero brings him down!
... He's been sent off!!
... RED CARD!!
Min. 60 :(lpl) A_Irving lobs it over the defender
... A_Irving with a bomb of a shot !
... It's beaten P_Gazzaniga
... It goes wide !!
Min. 62 :(bfa) C_Hikarra is going to be brought on
... D_Maradona is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 64 :(lpl) F_Alves threads the through ball to Lee_Kang
... Lee_Kang flings a shot at goal !
... But he puts it over
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 64 :(bfa) T_Lee holds the ball up and waits for support
... He knocks the ball across to Joao_Mario
... Excellent sliding challenge by Maik_Nawrocki
... He timed it well
Min. 65 :(lpl) D_Alli looks for options
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to L_Guilherme
... L_Guilherme with the overhead !
... But P_Gazzaniga with the difficult save
Min. 67 :(bfa) Up goes the substitution board - P_Minuti on for G_Cano as a FW
Min. 67 :(lpl) Lee_Kang with the heel pass to A_Irving
... P_Maldini is late with that one
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 68 :(lpl) J_Drummond leaps into the air
... He wins the header
... He heads it across to A_Pieper
... T_Lee with a nasty foul
... That looked malicious
... F_De_Bleeckere lectures him
Min. 69 :(lpl) Jota is going to be brought on
... Lee_Kang is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 70 :(lpl) P_Nesta is ready to come on to replace Maik_Nawrocki
... Looks like he will play as a DF
Min. 70 :(lpl) M_Skiba is being prepared to come on
... Demba_Ba is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 71 :(lpl) L_Guilherme plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... M_Skiba decides to go for goal instead!
... M_Skiba with the shot on net !
... Wide of goal
Min. 72 :(lpl) D_Alli beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds M_Skiba
... M_Skiba with the goal bound shot!
... But P_Gazzaniga makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 75 :(lpl) The Liverpool manager shouts at them from the touchline to play A
Min. 75 :(bfa) C_Hikarra holds the ball up
... He sees P_Minuti in space!
... P_Minuti tries to place it in the corner !
... But Fabianski tips it over
... F_De_Bleeckere has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 78 :(lpl) P_Nesta takes advantage of a bad back pass from P_Maldini
... But T_Lee puts the ball out of play
Min. 79 :(lpl) M_Skiba 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!
... Jota receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... Jota swings in the shot!
... P_Gazzaniga gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... It's pushed behind !
... CORNER!
... L_Guilherme drives it into the box!
... P_Gazzaniga catches it!
Min. 81 :(lpl) D_Alli chips the ball over the defence and finds P_Nesta
... P_Nesta with a bomb of a shot !
... But P_Gazzaniga makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 82 :(lpl) M_Skiba looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to D_Alli
... D_Alli attempts a lob!
... But P_Gazzaniga pulls out a save of the game
Min. 85 :(lpl) P_Nesta with the dribble
... He skips through the tackle
... But P_Maldini reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 85 :(bfa) W_Dustice 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 Joao_Mario
... A_Pieper with an ugly foul
... F_De_Bleeckere wants a quiet word
Min. 85 :(bfa) C_Hikarra with a precise ball to P_Minuti
... Excellent sliding challenge by Luizao
... He timed it well
Min. 86 :(bfa) W_Dustice brings it under control
... He takes on J_Drummond
... He gets past him!
... He puts in D_Suker!
... D_Suker has his eyes on the goal!
... He fires the ball goal ward!
... The shot slips through Fabianski's hands
... But Fabianski recovers to save!
... He got away with that!
Min. 86 :(lpl) A_Irving with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to D_Alli
... C_Hikarra with a late tackle
... Well to be fair he was looking for the foul
... FREE KICK!
... Jota shapes to shoot
... He plays it to D_Alli instead
... P_Maldini dives in two footed!!
... Play On!!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 91 :(lpl) D_Alli backtracks with the ball
... He hoofs the ball up field
... M_Skiba gets on the end of it
... P_Maldini seizes control of the ball
... He hoists it forward
************* EXTRA TIME ****************
Min. 91 :(lpl) Jota with the dribble
... He skips through the tackle
... Jota rises above the defence to head the ball !
... The Liverpool fans get off there seats!
... GOAL !!
... And that takes his tally to 10 for the season!!
... And Liverpool have squared it up late on!!
... Liverpool 2-2 Benfica ...
Min. 91 :(bfa) Benfica switch to playing A
Min. 92 :(lpl) M_Skiba loses his marker!
... T_Lee gets the foot in to win the ball
... It rolls out of play
... CORNER!
... D_Alli lofts the ball in!
... Jota makes a firm connection with his head
... But P_Gazzaniga dives to his left
... I think P_Gazzaniga just got a hand on that one
... F_De_Bleeckere has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 93 :(lpl) D_Alli runs with the ball to the corner flag
... He plays the ball across to L_Guilherme
... L_Guilherme blasts it at the goal !
... But P_Gazzaniga punches it away
... That's gone out for a goal kick
... It was clear to everyone that P_Gazzaniga got a touch
Min. 95 :(lpl) A_Irving sidesteps T_Lee
... A_Irving hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... P_Gazzaniga can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... P_Gazzaniga makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 99 :(lpl) Luizao hoists the ball across to L_Guilherme
... L_Guilherme with the 40 yard drive !
... But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 102:(bfa) The defender slips and falls over!
... Joao_Mario is through!
... A_Pieper goes in with the block tackle
... He comes out of it with the ball
... Great tackle!
Min. 103:(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 103:(lpl) A_Irving plays a long ball to P_Nesta
... P_Nesta throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... P_Gazzaniga with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 104:(lpl) L_Guilherme barges T_Lee off the ball
... Well executed sliding challenge from P_Maldini
Min. 104:(bfa) W_Dustice has a go!
... It hits the defender
... D_Suker collects the loose ball!
... D_Suker gets his head to the ball !
... It takes a deflection!
... But hits the side netting!
... CORNER!
... P_Minuti crosses it in!
... It goes straight into the arms of Fabianski
Min. 105:(bfa) P_Maldini with a reverse pass to D_Suker
... The cross hits D_Suker on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 106:(lpl) L_Guilherme with a burst of pace
... L_Guilherme looks to see where P_Gazzaniga is!
... He shoots!
... GOAL !!
... P_Gazzaniga was caught out there
... What a time to score!!
... That must be the winner
... Liverpool 3-2 Benfica ...
************* HALF TIME ****************
Min. 106:(lpl) M_Skiba takes on P_Maldini
... He runs past him
... A cracking drive from M_Skiba !
... P_Gazzaniga heads it away
... He was showing off there!
Min. 106:(bfa) W_Dustice takes advantage of a mistake by A_Pieper
... L_Guilherme with a nasty foul
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... He is ordered to cool off
Min. 107:(lpl) Jota reads the run of L_Guilherme
... A cheeky lob from L_Guilherme !
... P_Gazzaniga just watches float over the bar!
Min. 107:(bfa) A_Di_Maria hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... D_Suker latches onto it!
... Luizao cleanly tackles him
... He judged that well
Min. 109:(lpl) M_Skiba with a well-controlled run
... M_Skiba curls it towards the top corner !
... But P_Gazzaniga comes out and dives at his feet
... That's goalkeeping at its finest
Min. 110:(lpl) L_Guilherme looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to Luizao
... Luizao with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... It hits the inside of the post
... It falls right into P_Gazzaniga's arms
... Unlucky
Min. 111:(lpl) M_Skiba turns well with ball
... He has some space now
... M_Skiba shapes up for a shot!
... P_Gazzaniga tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 111:(bfa) C_Hikarra passes the ball to D_Suker
... D_Suker hits the ball on the bounce !
... Fabianski with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 112:(lpl) D_Alli plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... Jota decides to go for goal instead!
... Jota drives it low !
... P_Gazzaniga gets his fingertips to it
... It's pushed around the post to safety
... CORNER!
... A_Irving lofts the ball in!
... P_Gazzaniga catches it!
Min. 113:(lpl) A_Irving with an in swinging cross to D_Alli
... A_Di_Maria fouls badly
... F_De_Bleeckere will want to speak to him
... F_De_Bleeckere calls him over
... F_De_Bleeckere is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... Just outside the box!
... D_Alli plays it short to L_Guilherme
... L_Guilherme looks to see where Fabianski is!
... He rifles in the shot!
... P_Gazzaniga with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 114:(lpl) Jota turns nicely onto the ball
... Jota attempts to drive it home!
... P_Gazzaniga 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. 115:(lpl) Jota controls it well
... He nutmegs W_Dustice
... He puts in L_Guilherme!
... L_Guilherme has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
... It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 116:(lpl) A_Irving has the ball
... He knocks the ball past T_Lee
... He puts in L_Guilherme!
... L_Guilherme with a terrific drive !
... P_Gazzaniga collects it comfortably
... The shot never troubled him
Min. 116:(bfa) C_Hikarra looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to D_Suker
... D_Suker looks to see where Fabianski is!
... He rifles in the shot!
... But it goes just over
Min. 117:(lpl) A_Irving has the ball
... He knocks the ball past T_Lee
... He puts in L_Guilherme!
... But P_Maldini barges him off the ball
Min. 118:(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 122:(lpl) A_Irving with a flicked pass to M_Skiba
... M_Skiba must beat P_Gazzaniga!
... But he's missed it!
... He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Anfield
Attendance : 75,000
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Liverpool Match Info
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Best player : L_Guilherme (Man of the Match)
Scorers : Demba_Ba (9), Jota (91), L_Guilherme (106)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : Maik_Nawrocki (51)
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : W_Dustice
Scorers : D_Rose (13), Joao_Mario (44)
Sent Off : A_Bah (25), C_Romero (57)
Booked : P_Maldini (67), A_Di_Maria (113)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Liverpool | Benfica
Attempts on Goal : 35 | 10
Off target : 16 | 3
On target : 19 | 7
Possession : 64 | 36
Corners : 3 | 1
Red Cards : 0 | 2
Yellow Cards : 1 | 2
Subs Used : 3 | 4
Fouls : 14 | 17
Key Tackles : 9 | 14
Key Passes : 32 | 17
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Final Score : Liverpool 3 - 2 Benfica
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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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Fabianski GK 36 5 1 1 29 | 130 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0
Maik_Nawrocki DF 1 32 8 2 42 | 73 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 48 -2 -2
Luizao DF 2 31 3 5 38 | 130 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 75 30 0
A_Pieper DF 2 30 6 1 33 | 130 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 20 20
J_Drummond DF 2 29 19 1 27 | 130 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 45 0
F_Alves DF 2 28 15 1 38 | 130 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 50 20
D_Alli MF 1 9 31 14 21 | 130 0 0 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 120 5
Lee_Kang MF 3 12 31 12 31 | 72 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 45 0
A_Irving MF 2 4 28 18 38 | 130 0 0 8 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 140 5
Demba_Ba FW 2 5 1 30 17 | 73 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 25
L_Guilherme FW 2 3 3 29 43 | 130 0 0 2 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 30 50
Daniel_Fuzato GK 30 2 5 5 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P_Nesta DF 3 28 11 10 31 | 57 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
P_Dicanio MF 2 10 28 1 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jota MF 2 4 27 23 18 | 58 0 0 2 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 30 40
M_Skiba FW 1 8 9 28 32 | 57 0 0 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 30 20
Player Statistics - Benfica
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_Gazzaniga GK 37 1 2 3 40 | 130 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 165 0 0 0
D_Rose DF 1 36 12 8 22 | 48 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 30 -20 5
W_Morgan DF 3 34 13 7 10 | 47 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 0 0
P_Maldini DF 2 33 8 4 33 | 130 0 6 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 128 -7 -22
A_Bah DF 2 31 7 5 30 | 25 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 -10 25 -10
D_Maradona DM 2 12 33 1 16 | 65 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0
W_Dustice DM 1 14 32 7 42 | 130 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0
A_Di_Maria MF 1 4 34 18 39 | 130 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 28 -2
Joao_Mario AM 2 6 33 18 28 | 130 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 15 25
G_Cano FW 2 1 4 33 9 | 70 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
D_Suker FW 1 7 13 31 31 | 130 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
L_Yashin GK 29 2 1 2 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Lee DF 1 31 10 2 25 | 82 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 15 0
C_Romero DF 1 27 1 2 34 | 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 15 -10 -10
C_Hikarra MF 1 4 32 3 28 | 65 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0
P_Minuti FW 2 9 10 28 11 | 60 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
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Liverpool | Benfica
5-3-2 C | 4-2-1-1-2 A
Mike McLeod | Matias Finkelstein
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Fabianski GK | GK P_Gazzaniga
Maik_Nawrocki DF | DF D_Rose
Luizao DF | DF W_Morgan
A_Pieper DF | DF P_Maldini
J_Drummond DF | DF A_Bah
F_Alves DF | DM D_Maradona
D_Alli MF | DM W_Dustice
Lee_Kang MF | MF A_Di_Maria
A_Irving MF | AM Joao_Mario
Demba_Ba FW | FW G_Cano
L_Guilherme FW | FW D_Suker
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Daniel_Fuzato SUB | SUB L_Yashin
P_Nesta SUB | SUB T_Lee
P_Dicanio SUB | SUB C_Romero
Jota SUB | SUB C_Hikarra
M_Skiba SUB | SUB P_Minuti
Referee: F_De_Bleeckere (Belgium)
Min. 1 :(lpl) Luizao has it now
... He takes on A_Bah
... He gets past him!
... He puts in Lee_Kang!
... D_Rose reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 9 :(lpl) A_Irving runs down the flank
... He plays the ball in to Demba_Ba
... Demba_Ba tries to place it in the corner !
... GOAL !!
... Rifled into the top corner!
... He runs off to the Liverpool fans to celebrate!
... Lets see if Liverpool can hang onto that lead!
... Liverpool 1-0 Benfica ...
Min. 10 :(lpl) D_Alli gets the ball on the wing
... He slides the ball past D_Rose!
... He has some space now!
... Fine tackle by W_Morgan
... He prevents the corner as well
Min. 12 :(lpl) A_Irving hits a hard pass to L_Guilherme
... D_Rose takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 13 :(bfa) A_Bah puts in D_Rose
... A great volley from D_Rose !
... Fabianski won't get to that!
... GOAL !!
... Pick that one out!!
... Now they are back in the game!
... Liverpool 1-1 Benfica ...
Min. 15 :(lpl) P_Gazzaniga miskicks!
... D_Alli is takes control of the ball!
... W_Morgan takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 19 :(lpl) D_Alli with the towering header to A_Irving
... A_Irving goes for goal !
... P_Gazzaniga watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 25 :(lpl) Lee_Kang breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on P_Gazzaniga!
... A_Bah brings him down!
... RED CARD!!
... He's been hard done by for that!!
Min. 26 :(bfa) The ball is passed in from D_Maradona, he finds G_Cano
... A wicked drive by G_Cano !
... But Fabianski makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 27 :(lpl) Lee_Kang 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 Demba_Ba
... P_Maldini reads the game well and cuts out the pass!
Min. 32 :(lpl) D_Alli finds a hole in the defence
... D_Alli hits the ball first time!
... He hits the side netting
... There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in!
Min. 32 :(bfa) D_Maradona fires over a low cross to D_Suker
... A_Pieper brings him down from behind!
... But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 35 :(bfa) Benfica's manager orders his side to play C
Min. 36 :(lpl) J_Drummond feeds the ball through the middle
... L_Guilherme runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... L_Guilherme has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... But P_Gazzaniga makes a fine save
Min. 37 :(bfa) D_Suker jumps over A_Pieper's challenge
... Good sliding challenge from Luizao
Min. 38 :(lpl) A_Irving beats D_Maradona
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... P_Maldini rushes in with a clumsy tackle!!
... That s a foul!!
... F_De_Bleeckere ignores the protests for a card
... Matias Finkelstein looks relieved
Min. 42 :(lpl) J_Drummond whips the ball across to L_Guilherme
... L_Guilherme with a little chip!
... It floats over P_Gazzaniga
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 42 :(bfa) A_Di_Maria flicks the ball through
... D_Suker runs onto it!
... But J_Drummond puts the ball out of play
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(lpl) D_Alli is taking a throw in
... He takes a couple of strides back
... He throws the ball to Lee_Kang
... Superbly timed tackle by W_Morgan
... He made it look easy
Min. 44 :(bfa) W_Dustice with a neat pass into Joao_Mario
... A glorious effort by Joao_Mario !
... Fabianski claws it off the line
... F_De_Bleeckere this is going to VAR
... GOAL !!
... That s put Benfica ahead!
... Liverpool 1-2 Benfica ...
Min. 47 :(bfa) C_Romero will replace the useless W_Morgan and will play DF
Min. 47 :(bfa) Curled in dangerously from D_Maradona to G_Cano
... A cracking drive from G_Cano !
... But Fabianski punches it away
... He took a knock there
... His manager is looking on anxiously
... He's ok to carry on
Min. 48 :(bfa) a big roar from the crowd as T_Lee comes on for D_Rose to play DF
Min. 48 :(bfa) G_Cano with the dribble
... He's clean through
... The fans are on their feet
... Fine tackle by Maik_Nawrocki
... But he can't prevent the corner
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Liverpool 1-2 Benfica
Min. 47 :(lpl) A_Irving with a probing through ball Demba_Ba
... Demba_Ba leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
... P_Gazzaniga watches it sail wide!
Min. 48 :(lpl) Lee_Kang gets to the by-line
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to Demba_Ba
... Demba_Ba sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... It hits the post
... And goes clear
Min. 49 :(lpl) A_Irving takes advantage of a mistake by T_Lee
... He runs towards goal
... The cross hits A_Irving on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
... P_Gazzaniga makes a good save
Min. 51 :(lpl) Maik_Nawrocki kicks Joao_Mario!
... He deserves punishment for that!
... F_De_Bleeckere calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 53 :(lpl) L_Guilherme knocks it past T_Lee and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... L_Guilherme with the drive!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it s gone just wide !!
Min. 53 :(lpl) F_Alves hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... L_Guilherme latches onto it!
... A_Di_Maria pulls on his opponent s shirt!!
... F_De_Bleeckere has stopped play
... Well spotted by F_De_Bleeckere!
... He gets away with that one
... It s just a warning
... Mike McLeod looks annoyed that there was no card there
Min. 56 :(lpl) D_Alli runs towards the goal
... But C_Romero clears the danger
Min. 56 :(bfa) Joao_Mario controls it well
... He nutmegs F_Alves
... He puts in G_Cano!
... J_Drummond goes in with the block tackle
... He comes out of it with the ball
... Great tackle!
Min. 57 :(lpl) L_Guilherme breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on P_Gazzaniga!
... C_Romero brings him down!
... He's been sent off!!
... RED CARD!!
Min. 60 :(lpl) A_Irving lobs it over the defender
... A_Irving with a bomb of a shot !
... It's beaten P_Gazzaniga
... It goes wide !!
Min. 62 :(bfa) C_Hikarra is going to be brought on
... D_Maradona is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 64 :(lpl) F_Alves threads the through ball to Lee_Kang
... Lee_Kang flings a shot at goal !
... But he puts it over
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 64 :(bfa) T_Lee holds the ball up and waits for support
... He knocks the ball across to Joao_Mario
... Excellent sliding challenge by Maik_Nawrocki
... He timed it well
Min. 65 :(lpl) D_Alli looks for options
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to L_Guilherme
... L_Guilherme with the overhead !
... But P_Gazzaniga with the difficult save
Min. 67 :(bfa) Up goes the substitution board - P_Minuti on for G_Cano as a FW
Min. 67 :(lpl) Lee_Kang with the heel pass to A_Irving
... P_Maldini is late with that one
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 68 :(lpl) J_Drummond leaps into the air
... He wins the header
... He heads it across to A_Pieper
... T_Lee with a nasty foul
... That looked malicious
... F_De_Bleeckere lectures him
Min. 69 :(lpl) Jota is going to be brought on
... Lee_Kang is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 70 :(lpl) P_Nesta is ready to come on to replace Maik_Nawrocki
... Looks like he will play as a DF
Min. 70 :(lpl) M_Skiba is being prepared to come on
... Demba_Ba is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 71 :(lpl) L_Guilherme plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... M_Skiba decides to go for goal instead!
... M_Skiba with the shot on net !
... Wide of goal
Min. 72 :(lpl) D_Alli beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds M_Skiba
... M_Skiba with the goal bound shot!
... But P_Gazzaniga makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 75 :(lpl) The Liverpool manager shouts at them from the touchline to play A
Min. 75 :(bfa) C_Hikarra holds the ball up
... He sees P_Minuti in space!
... P_Minuti tries to place it in the corner !
... But Fabianski tips it over
... F_De_Bleeckere has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 78 :(lpl) P_Nesta takes advantage of a bad back pass from P_Maldini
... But T_Lee puts the ball out of play
Min. 79 :(lpl) M_Skiba 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!
... Jota receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... Jota swings in the shot!
... P_Gazzaniga gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... It's pushed behind !
... CORNER!
... L_Guilherme drives it into the box!
... P_Gazzaniga catches it!
Min. 81 :(lpl) D_Alli chips the ball over the defence and finds P_Nesta
... P_Nesta with a bomb of a shot !
... But P_Gazzaniga makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 82 :(lpl) M_Skiba looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to D_Alli
... D_Alli attempts a lob!
... But P_Gazzaniga pulls out a save of the game
Min. 85 :(lpl) P_Nesta with the dribble
... He skips through the tackle
... But P_Maldini reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 85 :(bfa) W_Dustice 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 Joao_Mario
... A_Pieper with an ugly foul
... F_De_Bleeckere wants a quiet word
Min. 85 :(bfa) C_Hikarra with a precise ball to P_Minuti
... Excellent sliding challenge by Luizao
... He timed it well
Min. 86 :(bfa) W_Dustice brings it under control
... He takes on J_Drummond
... He gets past him!
... He puts in D_Suker!
... D_Suker has his eyes on the goal!
... He fires the ball goal ward!
... The shot slips through Fabianski's hands
... But Fabianski recovers to save!
... He got away with that!
Min. 86 :(lpl) A_Irving with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to D_Alli
... C_Hikarra with a late tackle
... Well to be fair he was looking for the foul
... FREE KICK!
... Jota shapes to shoot
... He plays it to D_Alli instead
... P_Maldini dives in two footed!!
... Play On!!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 91 :(lpl) D_Alli backtracks with the ball
... He hoofs the ball up field
... M_Skiba gets on the end of it
... P_Maldini seizes control of the ball
... He hoists it forward
************* EXTRA TIME ****************
Min. 91 :(lpl) Jota with the dribble
... He skips through the tackle
... Jota rises above the defence to head the ball !
... The Liverpool fans get off there seats!
... GOAL !!
... And that takes his tally to 10 for the season!!
... And Liverpool have squared it up late on!!
... Liverpool 2-2 Benfica ...
Min. 91 :(bfa) Benfica switch to playing A
Min. 92 :(lpl) M_Skiba loses his marker!
... T_Lee gets the foot in to win the ball
... It rolls out of play
... CORNER!
... D_Alli lofts the ball in!
... Jota makes a firm connection with his head
... But P_Gazzaniga dives to his left
... I think P_Gazzaniga just got a hand on that one
... F_De_Bleeckere has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 93 :(lpl) D_Alli runs with the ball to the corner flag
... He plays the ball across to L_Guilherme
... L_Guilherme blasts it at the goal !
... But P_Gazzaniga punches it away
... That's gone out for a goal kick
... It was clear to everyone that P_Gazzaniga got a touch
Min. 95 :(lpl) A_Irving sidesteps T_Lee
... A_Irving hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... P_Gazzaniga can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... P_Gazzaniga makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 99 :(lpl) Luizao hoists the ball across to L_Guilherme
... L_Guilherme with the 40 yard drive !
... But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 102:(bfa) The defender slips and falls over!
... Joao_Mario is through!
... A_Pieper goes in with the block tackle
... He comes out of it with the ball
... Great tackle!
Min. 103:(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 103:(lpl) A_Irving plays a long ball to P_Nesta
... P_Nesta throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... P_Gazzaniga with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 104:(lpl) L_Guilherme barges T_Lee off the ball
... Well executed sliding challenge from P_Maldini
Min. 104:(bfa) W_Dustice has a go!
... It hits the defender
... D_Suker collects the loose ball!
... D_Suker gets his head to the ball !
... It takes a deflection!
... But hits the side netting!
... CORNER!
... P_Minuti crosses it in!
... It goes straight into the arms of Fabianski
Min. 105:(bfa) P_Maldini with a reverse pass to D_Suker
... The cross hits D_Suker on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 106:(lpl) L_Guilherme with a burst of pace
... L_Guilherme looks to see where P_Gazzaniga is!
... He shoots!
... GOAL !!
... P_Gazzaniga was caught out there
... What a time to score!!
... That must be the winner
... Liverpool 3-2 Benfica ...
************* HALF TIME ****************
Min. 106:(lpl) M_Skiba takes on P_Maldini
... He runs past him
... A cracking drive from M_Skiba !
... P_Gazzaniga heads it away
... He was showing off there!
Min. 106:(bfa) W_Dustice takes advantage of a mistake by A_Pieper
... L_Guilherme with a nasty foul
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... He is ordered to cool off
Min. 107:(lpl) Jota reads the run of L_Guilherme
... A cheeky lob from L_Guilherme !
... P_Gazzaniga just watches float over the bar!
Min. 107:(bfa) A_Di_Maria hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... D_Suker latches onto it!
... Luizao cleanly tackles him
... He judged that well
Min. 109:(lpl) M_Skiba with a well-controlled run
... M_Skiba curls it towards the top corner !
... But P_Gazzaniga comes out and dives at his feet
... That's goalkeeping at its finest
Min. 110:(lpl) L_Guilherme looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to Luizao
... Luizao with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... It hits the inside of the post
... It falls right into P_Gazzaniga's arms
... Unlucky
Min. 111:(lpl) M_Skiba turns well with ball
... He has some space now
... M_Skiba shapes up for a shot!
... P_Gazzaniga tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 111:(bfa) C_Hikarra passes the ball to D_Suker
... D_Suker hits the ball on the bounce !
... Fabianski with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 112:(lpl) D_Alli plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... Jota decides to go for goal instead!
... Jota drives it low !
... P_Gazzaniga gets his fingertips to it
... It's pushed around the post to safety
... CORNER!
... A_Irving lofts the ball in!
... P_Gazzaniga catches it!
Min. 113:(lpl) A_Irving with an in swinging cross to D_Alli
... A_Di_Maria fouls badly
... F_De_Bleeckere will want to speak to him
... F_De_Bleeckere calls him over
... F_De_Bleeckere is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... Just outside the box!
... D_Alli plays it short to L_Guilherme
... L_Guilherme looks to see where Fabianski is!
... He rifles in the shot!
... P_Gazzaniga with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 114:(lpl) Jota turns nicely onto the ball
... Jota attempts to drive it home!
... P_Gazzaniga 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. 115:(lpl) Jota controls it well
... He nutmegs W_Dustice
... He puts in L_Guilherme!
... L_Guilherme has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
... It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 116:(lpl) A_Irving has the ball
... He knocks the ball past T_Lee
... He puts in L_Guilherme!
... L_Guilherme with a terrific drive !
... P_Gazzaniga collects it comfortably
... The shot never troubled him
Min. 116:(bfa) C_Hikarra looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to D_Suker
... D_Suker looks to see where Fabianski is!
... He rifles in the shot!
... But it goes just over
Min. 117:(lpl) A_Irving has the ball
... He knocks the ball past T_Lee
... He puts in L_Guilherme!
... But P_Maldini barges him off the ball
Min. 118:(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 122:(lpl) A_Irving with a flicked pass to M_Skiba
... M_Skiba must beat P_Gazzaniga!
... But he's missed it!
... He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Anfield
Attendance : 75,000
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Liverpool Match Info
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Best player : L_Guilherme (Man of the Match)
Scorers : Demba_Ba (9), Jota (91), L_Guilherme (106)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : Maik_Nawrocki (51)
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : W_Dustice
Scorers : D_Rose (13), Joao_Mario (44)
Sent Off : A_Bah (25), C_Romero (57)
Booked : P_Maldini (67), A_Di_Maria (113)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Liverpool | Benfica
Attempts on Goal : 35 | 10
Off target : 16 | 3
On target : 19 | 7
Possession : 64 | 36
Corners : 3 | 1
Red Cards : 0 | 2
Yellow Cards : 1 | 2
Subs Used : 3 | 4
Fouls : 14 | 17
Key Tackles : 9 | 14
Key Passes : 32 | 17
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Final Score : Liverpool 3 - 2 Benfica
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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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Fabianski GK 36 5 1 1 29 | 130 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0
Maik_Nawrocki DF 1 32 8 2 42 | 73 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 48 -2 -2
Luizao DF 2 31 3 5 38 | 130 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 75 30 0
A_Pieper DF 2 30 6 1 33 | 130 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 20 20
J_Drummond DF 2 29 19 1 27 | 130 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 45 0
F_Alves DF 2 28 15 1 38 | 130 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 50 20
D_Alli MF 1 9 31 14 21 | 130 0 0 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 120 5
Lee_Kang MF 3 12 31 12 31 | 72 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 45 0
A_Irving MF 2 4 28 18 38 | 130 0 0 8 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 140 5
Demba_Ba FW 2 5 1 30 17 | 73 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 25
L_Guilherme FW 2 3 3 29 43 | 130 0 0 2 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 30 50
Daniel_Fuzato GK 30 2 5 5 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P_Nesta DF 3 28 11 10 31 | 57 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
P_Dicanio MF 2 10 28 1 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jota MF 2 4 27 23 18 | 58 0 0 2 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 30 40
M_Skiba FW 1 8 9 28 32 | 57 0 0 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 30 20
Player Statistics - Benfica
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_Gazzaniga GK 37 1 2 3 40 | 130 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 165 0 0 0
D_Rose DF 1 36 12 8 22 | 48 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 30 -20 5
W_Morgan DF 3 34 13 7 10 | 47 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 0 0
P_Maldini DF 2 33 8 4 33 | 130 0 6 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 128 -7 -22
A_Bah DF 2 31 7 5 30 | 25 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 -10 25 -10
D_Maradona DM 2 12 33 1 16 | 65 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0
W_Dustice DM 1 14 32 7 42 | 130 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0
A_Di_Maria MF 1 4 34 18 39 | 130 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 28 -2
Joao_Mario AM 2 6 33 18 28 | 130 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 15 25
G_Cano FW 2 1 4 33 9 | 70 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
D_Suker FW 1 7 13 31 31 | 130 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
L_Yashin GK 29 2 1 2 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Lee DF 1 31 10 2 25 | 82 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 15 0
C_Romero DF 1 27 1 2 34 | 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 15 -10 -10
C_Hikarra MF 1 4 32 3 28 | 65 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0
P_Minuti FW 2 9 10 28 11 | 60 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
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