FT Liverpool 3 - 0
Leicester City
Commentary:
90+5' Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 58%, Leicester: 42%.
90+5' James Milner from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Goal kick for Liverpool.
90+4' Marc Albrighton from Leicester sends an effort wide of target
90+4' Jamie Vardy from Leicester directs a ball squarely in the box.
90+3' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Fabinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' James Justin puts in a cross...
90+3' A shot from Takumi Minamino takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
90+3' Goal kick for Liverpool.
90+2' Jamie Vardy fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+2' Could be a good chance here as Marc Albrighton from Leicester cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+1' James Justin from Leicester goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Curtis Jones
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Jonny Evans relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Neco Williams puts in a cross...
90' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
90' Takumi Minamino is penalised for pushing Nampalys Mendy.
90' Ball possession: Liverpool: 59%, Leicester: 41%.
89' Goal kick for Liverpool.
89' Sadio Mane is leaving the field to be replaced by Takumi Minamino in a tactical substitution.
89' Diogo Jota is leaving the field to be replaced by Divock Origi in a tactical substitution.
89' A chance presents itself to Wesley Fofana from Leicester but his header goes wide
88' James Maddison from Leicester swings in the corner from the left.
88' Fabinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Marc Albrighton from Leicester directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Jamie Vardy puts in a cross...
87' Leicester is in control of the ball.
86' James Milner provided the assist for the goal.
86' G O O O A A A L - Roberto Firmino from Liverpool heads the ball home!86' James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
86' Sadio Mane from Liverpool heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
86' James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
85' Ball possession: Liverpool: 59%, Leicester: 41%.
84' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Sadio Mane tests Kasper Schmeichel with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
83' Liverpool start a counter attack.
83' A shot by James Maddison is blocked.
83' Dennis Praet from Leicester directs a ball squarely in the box.
83' Marc Albrighton from Leicester tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
82' Leicester is trying to create something here.
82' Leicester is trying to create something here.
81' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: Liverpool: 60%, Leicester: 40%.
80' Goal kick for Liverpool.
80' Sadio Mane relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Cengiz Under swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Curtis Jones from Liverpool trips James Maddison
79' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
79' Marc Albrighton puts in a cross...
79' Leicester is trying to create something here.
78' Joel Matip is penalised for pushing Jamie Vardy.
78' Marc Albrighton relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' That looked a fine chance. Roberto Firmino from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
78' Safe hands from Kasper Schmeichel as he comes out and claims the ball
78' Sadio Mane releases a shot, it's parried by Kasper Schmeichel but he can't hold onto it...
77' Great defending by Marc Albrighton from Leicester to prevent his team conceding a goal.
77' Roberto Firmino sees a huge opportunity go begging as his shot hits the post!
77' Great skill from Roberto Firmino as he dribbles past his opponents
76' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Jonny Evans relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Neco Williams puts in a cross...
75' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Sadio Mane is penalised for pushing Youri Tielemans.
75' Andrew Robertson swings in a cross from the free kick.
75' Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Leicester: 38%.
74' The referee signals a free kick as Wesley Fofana from Leicester trips Andrew Robertson
74' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Goal kick for Leicester.
73' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Liverpool!
73' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
73' The game is restarted.
72' Diogo Jota is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
72' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
72' Diogo Jota from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
72' Great skill from Diogo Jota as he dribbles past his opponents
71' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
71' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Jamie Vardy relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
70' Ball possession: Liverpool: 61%, Leicester: 39%.
70' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
70' Wesley Fofana relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70' Diogo Jota puts in a cross...
69' Jamie Vardy from Leicester is ruled offside.
69' Marc Albrighton puts in a cross...
69' The referee signals a free kick as James Milner from Liverpool trips James Maddison
68' Leicester is trying to create something here.
67' The referee signals a free kick as Curtis Jones from Liverpool trips James Maddison
67' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67' Joel Matip from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
66' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
66' Nampalys Mendy from Leicester is lucky to stay on the pitch as that was a reckless challenge
66' Nampalys Mendy commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
65' Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Leicester: 38%.
65' Reckless challenge there. Nampalys Mendy commits a rough foul on Georginio Wijnaldum
65' Marc Albrighton from Leicester crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
65' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' A shot by Cengiz Under is blocked.
64' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' James Justin puts in a cross...
64' Youri Tielemans puts in a cross...
64' Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Dennis Praet puts in a cross...
63' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Christian Fuchs is leaving the field to be replaced by Cengiz Under in a tactical substitution.
62' Harvey Barnes is leaving the field to be replaced by Dennis Praet in a tactical substitution.
62' James Maddison releases a shot, it's parried by Alisson Becker but he can't hold onto it...
62' James Maddison swings in a cross from the free kick.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool trips Nampalys Mendy
61' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Marc Albrighton puts in a cross...
60' Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Leicester: 34%.
59' Leicester is in control of the ball.
59' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
58' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
58' Liverpool are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
57' Andrew Robertson fouls Marc Albrighton.
57' Poor play by Jonny Evans as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
57' Kasper Schmeichel saved a certain goal there! Roberto Firmino found himself in a great scoring position but Kasper Schmeichel denied him with a great save
57' Diogo Jota releases a shot, it's parried by Kasper Schmeichel but he can't hold onto it...
57' Curtis Jones puts in a cross...
56' Jamie Vardy relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
55' Ball possession: Liverpool: 64%, Leicester: 36%.
55' Wesley Fofana relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' James Milner puts in a cross...
55' James Milner from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
55' Great defending by Christian Fuchs from Leicester to prevent his team conceding a goal.
55' Christian Fuchs clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
55' Sadio Mane releases a shot, it's parried by Kasper Schmeichel but he can't hold onto it...
55' Could be a good chance here as James Milner from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
54' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' The game is restarted.
53' Naby Keita is injured and is replaced by Neco Williams.
52' Naby Keita is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
52' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
51' Jamie Vardy relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
51' A shot by Sadio Mane is blocked.
51' Could be a good chance here as Naby Keita from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
50' Marc Albrighton relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Ball possession: Liverpool: 65%, Leicester: 35%.
50' A shot by James Milner is blocked.
50' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' James Maddison from Leicester swings in the corner from the right.
49' Jamie Vardy from Leicester sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
49' Jamie Vardy from Leicester takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
49' Sadio Mane fouls Wesley Fofana.
49' Good effort by Harvey Barnes as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
48' Harvey Barnes from Leicester takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
48' Could be a good chance here as James Maddison from Leicester cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
48' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Goal kick for Leicester.
47' Diogo Jota from Liverpool fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
46' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
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: 65%, Leicester: 35%.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Sadio Mane from Liverpool trips Wesley Fofana
45+1' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Liverpool: 64%, Leicester: 36%.
45' James Justin commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
45' The referee signals a free kick as James Justin from Leicester trips James Milner
44' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
44' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
43' Leicester is in control of the ball.
43' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Youri Tielemans tests Alisson Becker with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
42' Leicester is trying to create something here.
41' Andrew Robertson provided the assist for the goal.
41' G O O O A A A L - Diogo Jota from Liverpool heads the ball home!41' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool puts in a great cross...
41' Great skill from Andrew Robertson as he dribbles past his opponents
41' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
40' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Liverpool: 65%, Leicester: 35%.
39' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' A shot from Sadio Mane takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
39' Could be a good chance here as James Milner from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
39' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
38' Dangerous challenge by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool. James Maddison on the receiving end of that.
37' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
37' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
37' Leicester is in control of the ball.
36' Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' James Maddison from Leicester swings in the corner from the left.
36' Fabinho clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
36' James Justin puts in a cross...
35' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Sadio Mane from Liverpool is ruled offside.
35' Could be a good chance here as Naby Keita from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
35' Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Leicester: 34%.
35' Goal kick for Liverpool.
34' James Justin fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
34' Great skill from James Justin as he dribbles past his opponents
34' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
33' Goal kick for Leicester.
33' CHANCE! Roberto Firmino has a great chance to score but his volleyed effort fails to hit the target!
33' Joel Matip from Liverpool heads the ball to a team mate.
33' Andrew Robertson swings in a cross from the free kick.
32' Obstruction as Jonny Evans cuts off the run of Sadio Mane. A free-kick is awarded.
32' Could be a good chance here as Naby Keita from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
31' Wesley Fofana relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Diogo Jota puts in a cross...
30' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
30' Ball possession: Liverpool: 61%, Leicester: 39%.
30' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
29' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
29' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
29' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
28' Leicester is in control of the ball.
28' The referee signals a free kick as Naby Keita from Liverpool trips James Maddison
27' Goal kick for Leicester.
27' A chance presents itself to Joel Matip from Liverpool but his header goes wide
27' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
26' James Milner from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
26' James Milner from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
26' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
25' Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Leicester: 37%.
25' Sadio Mane is penalised for pushing Youri Tielemans.
25' Sadio Mane from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
25' Diogo Jota of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
24' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
24' Goal kick for Liverpool.
24' Harvey Barnes from Leicester sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
24' Jamie Vardy from Leicester directs a ball squarely in the box.
23' Diogo Jota is penalised for pushing Kasper Schmeichel.
23' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
23' Christian Fuchs relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
22' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
22' Leicester is in control of the ball.
21' OWN GOAL - Jonny Evans sends the ball into his own net!21' James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
21' Jonny Evans clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
21' James Milner puts in a cross...
20' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Naby Keita from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but Kasper Schmeichel comes out to smother the ball.
20' James Milner puts in a cross...
20' Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Leicester: 43%.
19' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
19' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
18' Goal kick for Leicester.
18' Andrew Robertson goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
18' Poor play by Marc Albrighton as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
18' James Milner puts in a cross...
18' Jonny Evans relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Diogo Jota puts in a cross...
17' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
17' Christian Fuchs sends a long ball upfield.
17' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Harvey Barnes from Leicester tries to play a 1-2 with James Maddison, but the ball is intercepted.
16' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Goal kick for Leicester.
15' Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Leicester: 43%.
15' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
14' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Sadio Mane from Liverpool is ruled offside.
13' Diogo Jota releases a shot, it's parried by Kasper Schmeichel but he can't hold onto it...
13' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
13' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' James Justin from Leicester crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
12' Leicester start a counter attack.
12' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
12' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
11' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Safe hands from Kasper Schmeichel as he comes out and claims the ball
11' James Milner sends a long ball upfield.
10' Naby Keita shoots from outside the box, but Kasper Schmeichel has it under control
10' Jamie Vardy relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
10' Ball possession: Liverpool: 47%, Leicester: 53%.
10' Curtis Jones forces a good save from Kasper Schmeichel who turns the ball behind for a corner!
9' Could be a good chance here as Naby Keita from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
9' The referee signals a free kick as Naby Keita from Liverpool trips Nampalys Mendy
8' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
8' James Maddison from Leicester had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
8' Jamie Vardy from Leicester heads the ball to a team mate.
8' Could be a good chance here as Marc Albrighton from Leicester cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
7' Goal kick for Leicester.
7' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
6' The referee signals a free kick as James Justin from Leicester trips Fabinho
6' James Justin from Leicester takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
6' Leicester is in control of the ball.
6' Leicester is in control of the ball.
5' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' James Maddison from Leicester directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 51%, Leicester: 49%.
4' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Leicester!
4' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
4' Sadio Mane from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4' Liverpool start a counter attack.
3' James Justin from Leicester tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
3' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Harvey Barnes puts in a cross...
3' Leicester is trying to create something here.
3' Goal kick for Leicester.
2' Sadio Mane directs a header agonizingly wide of the post. So nearly a goal!
2' James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
2' Naby Keita sees his shot deflected off target
2' Sadio Mane of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
2' Diogo Jota from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box.
1' Diogo Jota from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
1' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
1' Leicester kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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