FT Liverpool 3 - 2
West Ham United
Commentary:
90+6' Both teams could have won today but Liverpool just managed to carve out the victory
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Liverpool: 70%, West Ham: 30%.
90+6' Andrew Robertson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+6' Aaron Cresswell from West Ham swings in the corner from the left.
90+6' Mark Noble sees his shot deflected off target
90+6' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' Aaron Cresswell swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+5' Obstruction as Joel Matip cuts off the run of Michail Antonio. A free-kick is awarded.
90+5' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 70%, West Ham: 30%.
90+4' West Ham is in control of the ball.
90+4' Today's attendance is 53313.
90+3' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
90+3' Declan Rice puts in a cross...
90+3' West Ham is in control of the ball.
90+3' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Goal kick for West Ham.
90+2' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Liverpool with a clear defensive substitution.
90+2' Sadio Mane is leaving the field to be replaced by Joel Matip in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Angelo Ogbonna relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Danger averted there as Issa Diop from West Ham clears the danger with a good tackle
90' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
90' Ball possession: Liverpool: 70%, West Ham: 30%.
90' Jeremy Ngakia from West Ham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sadio Mane
89' Goal kick for Liverpool.
89' Aaron Cresswell from West Ham fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
89' Declan Rice from West Ham tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89' Pablo Fornals from West Ham swings in the corner from the left.
89' Should have been a goal! Jarrod Bowen gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Adrian!
88' CHANCE! Jarrod Bowen finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
88' Michail Antonio carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
88' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
88' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Sadio Mane from Liverpool is ruled offside.
87' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Liverpool is revoked due to offside.
87' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
86' G O O O O A A A L! Liverpool score! Sadio Mane is on the scoresheet.
86' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box.
86' Could be a good chance here as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
85' Ball possession: Liverpool: 70%, West Ham: 30%.
85' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
85' Michail Antonio puts in a cross...
85' West Ham is trying to create something here.
84' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Robert Snodgrass is leaving the field to be replaced by Jarrod Bowen in a tactical substitution.
84' The game is restarted.
83' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
83' Georginio Wijnaldum relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Michail Antonio puts in a cross...
82' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Michail Antonio puts in a cross...
81' Trent Alexander-Arnold provided the assist for the goal.
81' G O O O A A A L - Sadio Mane from Liverpool taps the ball in! An easy finish for Sadio Mane81' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box.
81' A shot by Joseph Gomez is blocked.
81' Fabinho of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
80' Roberto Firmino puts in a cross...
80' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Liverpool: 70%, West Ham: 30%.
80' Yellow card for Mark Noble.
80' Mark Noble from West Ham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
79' Goal kick for West Ham.
79' Sadio Mane from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
79' Issa Diop relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
79' Sebastien Haller relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
78' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
78' Angelo Ogbonna clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
78' West Ham is trying to create something here.
77' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool is ruled offside.
77' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
76' Fabinho puts in a cross...
76' What a game. It's an intense and good playing game from both sides.
76' Good effort by Sebastien Haller as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
75' West Ham is having a good opportunity to score.
75' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Liverpool: 69%, West Ham: 31%.
75' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Aaron Cresswell relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
74' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Liverpool!
74' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
74' Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74' POST! A header by Roberto Firmino hits the post!
74' Mohamed Salah releases a shot, it's parried by Lukasz Fabianski but he can't hold onto it...
74' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
74' Issa Diop relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
73' Virgil van Dijk sees his shot deflected off target
73' Issa Diop relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
73' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
73' Angelo Ogbonna clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
73' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
72' Michail Antonio from West Ham had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
72' Mark Noble puts in a cross...
72' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Michail Antonio puts in a cross...
72' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
71' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
71' Goal kick for West Ham.
70' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
70' Ball possession: Liverpool: 69%, West Ham: 31%.
70' Jeremy Ngakia from West Ham is ruled offside.
69' West Ham is trying to create something here.
68' Lukasz Fabianski could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
68' Andrew Robertson provided the assist for the goal.
68' G O O O A A A L - Mohamed Salah with the goal!68' Andrew Robertson of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
68' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
67' Safe hands from Lukasz Fabianski as he comes out and claims the ball
67' Andrew Robertson swings in a cross from the free kick.
66' Yellow card for Issa Diop.
66' The referee signals a free kick as Issa Diop from West Ham trips Sadio Mane
66' Joseph Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Aaron Cresswell puts in a cross...
66' The referee signals a free kick as Fabinho from Liverpool trips Pablo Fornals
65' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ball possession: Liverpool: 71%, West Ham: 29%.
65' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Felipe Anderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Sebastien Haller in a tactical substitution.
64' Goal kick for West Ham.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool trips Angelo Ogbonna
63' Goal kick for West Ham.
63' A chance presents itself to Roberto Firmino from Liverpool but his header goes wide
63' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
63' Felipe Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
62' Georginio Wijnaldum of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
62' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain puts in a cross...
62' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
62' Jeremy Ngakia relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
62' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool heads the ball to a team mate.
62' Georginio Wijnaldum of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
62' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
61' It's a good hit from long range by Trent Alexander-Arnold who forces a save from Lukasz Fabianski. Corner kick.
61' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
61' Sadio Mane from Liverpool tries to play a 1-2 with Andrew Robertson, but the ball is intercepted.
61' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
60' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
60' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box.
60' A shot by Sadio Mane is blocked.
60' Ball possession: Liverpool: 70%, West Ham: 30%.
60' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
59' Jeremy Ngakia puts in a cross...
59' Virgil van Dijk sends a header towards goal, but Lukasz Fabianski is there to comfortably save it
59' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain puts in a cross...
59' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
58' Jeremy Ngakia clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
58' Goal kick for West Ham.
58' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
57' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
57' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Naby Keita is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a tactical substitution.
56' Goal kick for West Ham.
56' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
55' Ball possession: Liverpool: 73%, West Ham: 27%.
54' Declan Rice provided the assist for the goal.
54' G O O O A A A L - Pablo Fornals with the goal!54' Declan Rice puts in a cross...
54' West Ham is having a good opportunity to score.
54' Safe hands from Lukasz Fabianski as he comes out and claims the ball
54' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
53' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Safe hands from Lukasz Fabianski as he comes out and claims the ball
53' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
52' Issa Diop relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
51' A silly yellow card for Declan Rice there as he kicks the ball away in frustration
51' The referee signals a free kick as Pablo Fornals from West Ham trips Naby Keita
51' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
51' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
50' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, West Ham: 26%.
50' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Robert Snodgrass from West Ham chips the ball into the penalty box.
49' West Ham start a counter attack.
49' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49' A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked.
49' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
48' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Goal kick for West Ham.
47' Tomas Soucek is injured and is replaced by Pablo Fornals.
47' The game is restarted.
47' It doesn't look good here as Tomas Soucek is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
47' Tomas Soucek is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
46' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
46' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
46' Could be a good chance here as Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
46' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Liverpool has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, West Ham: 26%.
45+1' Felipe Anderson from West Ham takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45+1' Sadio Mane from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Safe hands from Lukasz Fabianski as he comes out and claims the ball
45+1' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Lukasz Fabianski relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
45' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
45' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Liverpool: 73%, West Ham: 27%.
45' West Ham is in control of the ball.
44' West Ham is trying to create something here.
44' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but Lukasz Fabianski comes out to smother the ball.
43' The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
43' Felipe Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Fabinho puts in a cross...
43' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
42' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
42' The referee signals a free kick as Mark Noble from West Ham trips Georginio Wijnaldum
42' Issa Diop relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
41' The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Soucek from West Ham trips Naby Keita
41' Georginio Wijnaldum relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Robert Snodgrass from West Ham swings in the corner from the right.
40' Jeremy Ngakia from West Ham tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
40' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
40' Aaron Cresswell puts in a cross...
40' Michail Antonio puts in a cross...
40' Goal kick for West Ham.
40' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, West Ham: 26%.
39' CROSSBAR! A header from Virgil van Dijk hits the crossbar!
39' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
39' Trent Alexander-Arnold takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
38' The referee signals a free kick as Jeremy Ngakia from West Ham trips Sadio Mane
37' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
37' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool tries to play a 1-2 with Sadio Mane, but the ball is intercepted.
37' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
36' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Joseph Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Michail Antonio puts in a cross...
36' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Goal kick for West Ham.
35' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, West Ham: 25%.
35' A chance presents itself to Mohamed Salah from Liverpool but his header goes wide
35' Trent Alexander-Arnold swings in a cross from the free kick.
34' Dangerous challenge by Felipe Anderson from West Ham. Trent Alexander-Arnold on the receiving end of that.
34' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Issa Diop from West Ham is ruled offside.
33' Tomas Soucek from West Ham heads the ball to a team mate.
33' Angelo Ogbonna of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
33' Felipe Anderson from West Ham swings in the corner from the left.
32' Jeremy Ngakia puts in a cross...
32' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Goal kick for West Ham.
31' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
31' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Liverpool: 76%, West Ham: 24%.
29' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
29' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
29' Goal kick for Liverpool.
28' Aaron Cresswell of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
28' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
27' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
27' Goal kick for West Ham.
26' Roberto Firmino fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
26' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
26' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Aaron Cresswell relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
25' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, West Ham: 25%.
25' Sadio Mane sees his shot deflected off target
25' Great skill from Sadio Mane as he dribbles past his opponents
24' Safe hands from Lukasz Fabianski as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Joseph Gomez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
24' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Tomas Soucek relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
23' Angelo Ogbonna clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
23' Mohamed Salah of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
22' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Mohamed Salah from Liverpool trips Mark Noble
22' Tomas Soucek relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
21' Fabinho from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
21' A shot by Felipe Anderson is blocked.
21' Roberto Firmino relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Robert Snodgrass from West Ham swings in the corner from the right.
20' Robert Snodgrass from West Ham sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
20' Felipe Anderson of West Ham passes the ball to a team mate.
20' Goal kick for West Ham.
20' Ball possession: Liverpool: 76%, West Ham: 24%.
19' Issa Diop relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Virgil van Dijk puts in a cross...
19' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
18' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
18' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
18' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
17' Mohamed Salah of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
17' Lukasz Fabianski relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
16' Mohamed Salah forces a good save from Lukasz Fabianski who turns the ball behind for a corner!
16' A shot by Trent Alexander-Arnold is blocked.
16' Fabinho from Liverpool tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
15' The referee signals a free kick as Declan Rice from West Ham trips Fabinho
15' Ball possession: Liverpool: 73%, West Ham: 27%.
14' West Ham is trying to create something here.
14' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Goal kick for West Ham.
13' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
12' Robert Snodgrass provided the assist for the goal.
12' G O O O A A A L - Issa Diop from West Ham heads the ball home!12' Robert Snodgrass from West Ham swings in the corner from the right.
11' Virgil van Dijk clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
11' Felipe Anderson from West Ham swings in the corner from the left.
11' Trent Alexander-Arnold clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
11' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Robert Snodgrass from West Ham swings in the corner from the right.
10' Robert Snodgrass from West Ham sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
10' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, West Ham: 26%.
9' Trent Alexander-Arnold provided the assist for the goal.
9' G O O O A A A L - Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool heads the ball home!9' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
9' A shot by Roberto Firmino is blocked.
9' Some neat football here as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Naby Keita.
9' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
8' Michail Antonio hand-balls.
8' Aaron Cresswell relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Poor play by Tomas Soucek as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
7' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
7' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
7' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Michail Antonio puts in a cross...
6' Goal kick for West Ham.
6' Lukasz Fabianski could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
6' Goal kick for West Ham.
6' Andrew Robertson fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
6' Fabinho of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
6' Georginio Wijnaldum of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
5' Poor play by Jeremy Ngakia as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
5' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
5' Aaron Cresswell clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
5' Virgil van Dijk sends a long ball upfield.
5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, West Ham: 26%.
5' Tomas Soucek relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
4' Issa Diop clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
4' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
4' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
3' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
3' Goal kick for West Ham.
2' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2' Issa Diop relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
2' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
2' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' West Ham kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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