FT Liverpool 2 - 1
Sheffield United
Commentary:
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Sheffield United: 38%.
90+4' Sadio Mane from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+3' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Goal kick for Liverpool.
90+2' Oliver Burke from Sheffield United sends an effort wide of target
90+2' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United heads the ball to a team mate.
90+2' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
90+2' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90+2' Ben Osborn of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
90+1' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' The referee signals a free kick as George Baldock from Sheffield United trips James Milner
90' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Sheffield United: 37%.
89' Dangerous challenge by Oliver Burke from Sheffield United. Joseph Gomez on the receiving end of that.
88' A shot by Georginio Wijnaldum is blocked.
88' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
88' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
87' Sadio Mane goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
87' A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked.
87' Georginio Wijnaldum of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
86' After a tactical foul, Sander Berge sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
86' Sander Berge from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Georginio Wijnaldum
86' Liverpool start a counter attack.
86' Mohamed Salah relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' George Baldock puts in a cross...
86' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Ball possession: Liverpool: 65%, Sheffield United: 35%.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Chris Basham from Sheffield United trips Joseph Gomez
84' Goal kick for Liverpool.
83' Roberto Firmino is leaving the field to be replaced by Takumi Minamino in a tactical substitution.
83' Diogo Jota is leaving the field to be replaced by James Milner in a tactical substitution.
82' Ethan Ampadu fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
82' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
81' Mohamed Salah sees a huge opportunity go begging as his shot hits the post!
81' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
81' Georginio Wijnaldum of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
81' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
80' Ben Osborn from Sheffield United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
80' Sheffield United is having a good opportunity to score.
80' Ball possession: Liverpool: 67%, Sheffield United: 33%.
79' Danger averted there as Enda Stevens from Sheffield United clears the danger with a good tackle
79' Liverpool start a counter attack.
79' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
77' Goal kick for Liverpool.
76' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United sends an effort wide of target
76' Poor play by Fabinho as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
76' Ben Osborn puts in a cross...
76' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Sheffield United with an attacking substitution here.
76' John Lundstram is leaving the field to be replaced by David McGoldrick in a tactical substitution.
76' Joseph Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Ben Osborn puts in a cross...
75' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' A shot by Sander Berge is blocked.
75' George Baldock of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
75' Ball possession: Liverpool: 68%, Sheffield United: 32%.
74' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
74' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Joseph Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Ben Osborn puts in a cross...
72' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Liverpool: 67%, Sheffield United: 33%.
69' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
69' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
68' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Fabinho puts in a cross...
67' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
67' Diogo Jota from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
67' Oliver McBurnie relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
66' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
66' Trent Alexander-Arnold swings in a cross from the free kick.
66' Enda Stevens commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
66' Enda Stevens is penalised for pushing Diogo Jota.
65' Ball possession: Liverpool: 67%, Sheffield United: 33%.
64' Sadio Mane provided the assist for the goal.
64' G O O O A A A L - Diogo Jota from Liverpool heads the ball home!64' Sadio Mane from Liverpool puts in a great cross...
64' Sadio Mane from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
63' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool is ruled offside.
63' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Liverpool is revoked due to offside.
63' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
62' G O O O O A A A L! Liverpool score! Mohamed Salah is on the scoresheet.
62' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
61' Goal kick for Liverpool.
61' Oliver Burke has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
61' Sheffield United is having a good opportunity to score.
61' Fabinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Sander Berge puts in a cross...
60' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Ball possession: Liverpool: 68%, Sheffield United: 32%.
60' The referee signals a free kick as Sadio Mane from Liverpool trips Ethan Ampadu
59' George Baldock from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sadio Mane
59' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Enda Stevens relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool sends a deflected cross into the box.
57' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' A shot by Andrew Robertson is blocked.
56' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
55' Enda Stevens relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
55' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Ball possession: Liverpool: 67%, Sheffield United: 33%.
55' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Rhian Brewster is leaving the field to be replaced by Oliver Burke in a tactical substitution.
54' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
53' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
53' Oliver McBurnie relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
52' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
52' Some neat football here as Mohamed Salah from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Jordan Henderson.
52' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
52' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
52' Ben Osborn from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
50' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50' Sadio Mane of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
50' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
50' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Sheffield United: 34%.
49' Sadio Mane from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
48' Chris Basham from Sheffield United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
48' John Lundstram from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
48' George Baldock sees his shot deflected off target
48' Sander Berge from Sheffield United heads the ball to a team mate.
48' John Lundstram puts in a cross...
47' The referee signals a free kick as Sadio Mane from Liverpool trips Chris Basham
47' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Liverpool: 68%, Sheffield United: 32%.
45+3' George Baldock puts in a cross...
45+3' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
45+2' A shot by Chris Basham is blocked.
45+2' Fabinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' George Baldock puts in a cross...
45+1' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Diogo Jota of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Liverpool: 67%, Sheffield United: 33%.
43' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Goal kick for Liverpool.
42' Sadio Mane is penalised for pushing John Egan.
42' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool is ruled offside.
42' Could be a good chance here as Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
41' GOAL! It's an easy finish as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool taps the ball into an open goal!41' So nearly a goal there! Sadio Mane's header looked destined for the back of the net but Aaron Ramsdale saves it!
41' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool puts in a great cross...
40' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Sheffield United: 34%.
39' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
38' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
38' Some neat football here as Andrew Robertson from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Roberto Firmino.
38' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38' Liverpool start a counter attack.
38' Sheffield United is having a good opportunity to score.
37' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Diogo Jota relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' George Baldock from Sheffield United crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
36' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
36' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
36' Fabinho from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
35' Poor play by Chris Basham as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
35' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
35' John Egan clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
35' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: Liverpool: 67%, Sheffield United: 33%.
34' The referee signals a free kick as John Lundstram from Sheffield United trips Sadio Mane
34' Oliver McBurnie is penalised for pushing Joseph Gomez.
33' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
32' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' A shot by Jordan Henderson is blocked.
32' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
31' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool chips the ball into the penalty box.
30' Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Sheffield United: 37%.
29' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
28' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
28' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Georginio Wijnaldum hand-balls.
26' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
25' Alisson Becker relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' John Lundstram swings in a cross from the free kick.
25' Joseph Gomez is penalised for pushing Oliver McBurnie.
25' Ball possession: Liverpool: 65%, Sheffield United: 35%.
24' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
24' Enda Stevens is penalised for pushing Mohamed Salah.
24' A volley from Ben Osborn is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
24' George Baldock puts in a cross...
22' Rhian Brewster is penalised for pushing Alisson Becker.
22' Ben Osborn from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
22' Sander Berge sees his shot deflected off target
22' Rhian Brewster of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
21' Goal kick for Liverpool.
21' How did he miss that? Oliver McBurnie has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
21' Ethan Ampadu puts in a cross...
20' George Baldock from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
20' Ball possession: Liverpool: 71%, Sheffield United: 29%.
19' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Diogo Jota from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
19' Goal kick for Liverpool.
18' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
18' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
17' Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
17' Poor play by Chris Basham as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
17' Trent Alexander-Arnold swings in a cross from the free kick.
17' Sander Berge from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Diogo Jota
16' George Baldock from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
16' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Andrew Robertson swings in a cross from the free kick.
15' Chris Basham from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Roberto Firmino
15' Ball possession: Liverpool: 65%, Sheffield United: 35%.
13' G O O O A A A L - Sander Berge from Sheffield United puts it away from the penalty spot!12' PENALTY - Fabinho from Liverpool concedes a penalty for tripping Oliver McBurnie.
12' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Sheffield United!
11' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
11' Poor play by Fabinho as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
10' Mohamed Salah is penalised for pushing John Lundstram.
10' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
10' Ball possession: Liverpool: 55%, Sheffield United: 45%.
9' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
8' The referee signals a free kick as Chris Basham from Sheffield United trips Sadio Mane
8' George Baldock relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
7' Sander Berge is penalised for pushing Georginio Wijnaldum.
6' Goal kick for Liverpool.
6' Ethan Ampadu from Sheffield United makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
6' Alisson Becker relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' John Lundstram from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
6' John Lundstram from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
6' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' John Lundstram from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
5' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 40%, Sheffield United: 60%.
4' Sadio Mane from Liverpool is ruled offside.
4' Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...
3' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
3' It's a good hit from long range by Trent Alexander-Arnold who forces a save from Aaron Ramsdale. Corner kick.
3' John Lundstram commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
3' The ref blows his whistle. John Lundstram charged Mohamed Salah from behind and it's a free-kick
2' Sander Berge relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
2' Great defending by John Egan from Sheffield United to prevent his team conceding a goal.
2' John Egan clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
2' Sadio Mane from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
2' Could be a good chance here as Andrew Robertson from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
1' Fabinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Sander Berge puts in a cross...
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
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