FT Liverpool 2 - 0
Southampton
Commentary:
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 55%, Southampton: 45%.
90+5' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+5' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
90+4' Curtis Jones from Liverpool is ruled offside.
90+3' Sadio Mane is leaving the field to be replaced by Curtis Jones in a tactical substitution.
90+3' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton is ruled offside.
90+3' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+2' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Southampton are in control of the ball.
90' Roberto Firmino provided the assist for the goal.
90' G O O O A A A L - Thiago Alcantara with the goal!90' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Southampton: 43%.
89' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool is ruled offside.
88' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Jannik Vestergaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Sadio Mane puts in a cross...
88' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
88' Kyle Walker-Peters comes back onto the field.
88' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' The game is restarted.
87' Mohamed Salah is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a tactical substitution.
87' Kyle Walker-Peters is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
86' Kyle Walker-Peters is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
86' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
85' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Southampton: 43%.
84' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
84' Southampton are trying to create something here.
83' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Nathaniel Phillips relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
82' Southampton are in control of the ball.
81' Sadio Mane from Liverpool is ruled offside.
81' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
81' Moussa Djenepo relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
80' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
80' Liverpool start a counter attack.
80' Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Southampton: 43%.
79' Goal kick for Southampton.
79' Diogo Jota is leaving the field to be replaced by Roberto Firmino in a tactical substitution.
79' Che Adams is leaving the field to be replaced by Moussa Djenepo in a tactical substitution.
78' Diogo Jota goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
78' Mohamed Salah of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
78' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
78' Diogo Jota from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
77' Che Adams has a great chance to score, but [goalkeeper] comes out strongly to save!
77' Alisson Becker could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
76' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Alisson Becker relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' Southampton are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Southampton: 43%.
74' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
74' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
73' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' James Ward-Prowse swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
71' Ibrahima Diallo forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
71' Michael Obafemi from Southampton heads the ball to a team mate.
71' Che Adams puts in a cross...
71' Southampton are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Liverpool: 55%, Southampton: 45%.
69' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton tries a long distance effort. The shot is helped on by an awkward deflection but [goalkeeper] is alert and saves it.
69' A shot by Kyle Walker-Peters is blocked.
69' Great defending by Jack Stephens from Southampton to prevent his team conceding a goal.
69' A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked.
69' Sadio Mane of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
68' Jan Bednarek from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sadio Mane
68' Danger averted there as Alisson Becker from Liverpool clears the danger with a good tackle
68' Great skill from Michael Obafemi as he dribbles past his opponents
67' Could be a good chance here as Che Adams from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
67' Southampton are in control of the ball.
66' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Theo Walcott is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahima Diallo in a tactical substitution.
66' Nathan Tella is leaving the field to be replaced by Michael Obafemi in a tactical substitution.
65' Ball possession: Liverpool: 55%, Southampton: 45%.
64' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
63' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
63' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
62' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
62' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Sadio Mane from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
62' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
61' Yellow card for Nathan Redmond.
61' Nathan Redmond from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Fabinho
61' Diogo Jota from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60' Ball possession: Liverpool: 52%, Southampton: 48%.
60' Goal kick for Southampton.
60' Sadio Mane from Liverpool tries to play a nice 1-2 with Fabinho, but it comes to nothing.
59' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
58' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
57' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
57' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool trips Nathan Redmond
56' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Rhys Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Nathan Redmond puts in a cross...
55' Southampton are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Liverpool: 53%, Southampton: 47%.
54' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Nathan Redmond from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
53' Mohamed Salah is penalised for pushing Jack Stephens.
53' Goal kick for Southampton.
53' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
52' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
52' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
51' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
50' Goal kick for Southampton.
50' A chance presents itself to Nathaniel Phillips from Liverpool but his header goes wide
50' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
50' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
50' Ball possession: Liverpool: 52%, Southampton: 48%.
50' Diogo Jota forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
49' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
48' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Nathan Tella from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Thiago Alcantara
47' Southampton are in control of the ball.
46' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Liverpool: 52%, Southampton: 48%.
45+2' Jan Bednarek from Southampton commits a foul by elbowing Diogo Jota
45+2' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Sadio Mane from Liverpool trips Stuart Armstrong
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Southampton are in control of the ball.
45' Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Southampton: 43%.
44' Nathan Tella sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
44' Nathan Redmond puts in a cross...
44' Southampton are trying to create something here.
43' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool is ruled offside.
43' Southampton are in control of the ball.
42' The referee signals a free kick as Diogo Jota from Liverpool trips Nathan Tella
42' Jack Stephens from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Rhys Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Stuart Armstrong swings in a cross from the free kick.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Sadio Mane from Liverpool trips Theo Walcott
40' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ball possession: Liverpool: 58%, Southampton: 42%.
39' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Goal kick for Liverpool.
38' Nathan Redmond from Southampton fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
38' Theo Walcott puts in a cross...
38' Nathaniel Phillips relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
37' The ref blows his whistle. Fabinho charged Nathan Tella from behind and it's a free-kick
37' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but Fraser Forster runs out to collect the ball
36' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' A shot by Thiago Alcantara is blocked.
36' Diogo Jota from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Mohamed Salah has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
36' Jack Stephens could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
35' Goal kick for Liverpool.
35' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
35' Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Southampton: 43%.
35' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Goal kick for Southampton.
33' The referee signals a free kick as Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool trips Nathan Tella
33' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Mohamed Salah provided the assist for the goal.
31' G O O O A A A L - Sadio Mane from Liverpool heads the ball home!31' Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...
30' Nathan Redmond has a great chance to score, but [goalkeeper] comes out strongly to save!
30' Thiago Alcantara could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
30' Che Adams releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
30' Nathan Tella from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box.
30' Could be a good chance here as Theo Walcott from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
30' Southampton start a counter attack.
30' Ball possession: Liverpool: 59%, Southampton: 41%.
29' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
28' Goal kick for Liverpool.
28' Nathan Redmond fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
28' Southampton start a counter attack.
27' A shot by Stuart Armstrong is blocked.
27' Southampton are in control of the ball.
26' Goal kick for Southampton.
26' CROSSBAR! A header from Georginio Wijnaldum hits the crossbar!
26' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
26' Liverpool are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
26' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
25' Mohamed Salah releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
25' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool makes a great pass and space opens up...
25' Fraser Forster relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
25' Should have been a goal! Diogo Jota gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by [goalkeeper]!
25' Great skill from Diogo Jota as he dribbles past his opponents
24' Ball possession: Liverpool: 52%, Southampton: 48%.
24' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
24' The referee signals a free kick as Jan Bednarek from Southampton trips Sadio Mane
23' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
22' Dangerous challenge by Mohamed Salah from Liverpool. Jannik Vestergaard on the receiving end of that.
22' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
22' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Goal kick for Liverpool.
21' Nathan Redmond from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
21' Southampton are trying to create something here.
20' Safe hands from Fraser Forster as he comes out and claims the ball
20' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
20' Ball possession: Liverpool: 52%, Southampton: 48%.
20' Goal kick for Southampton.
19' Nathaniel Phillips directs a header agonizingly wide of the post. So nearly a goal!
19' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
19' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
19' Sadio Mane from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
19' Jannik Vestergaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
19' Should have been a goal! Mohamed Salah gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by [goalkeeper]!
19' Sadio Mane from Liverpool makes a great pass and space opens up...
19' Diogo Jota from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
17' Safe hands from Fraser Forster as he comes out and claims the ball
17' Sadio Mane puts in a cross...
16' Alisson Becker relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
16' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
16' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
15' Nathan Redmond from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
15' Great skill from Nathan Redmond as he dribbles past his opponents
15' Southampton are trying to create something here.
14' Ball possession: Liverpool: 44%, Southampton: 56%.
14' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Che Adams is penalised for pushing Fabinho.
14' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
12' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Fabinho from Liverpool trips Nathan Tella
10' Goal kick for Southampton.
10' Sadio Mane from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
10' Trent Alexander-Arnold sends a long ball upfield.
10' Ball possession: Liverpool: 35%, Southampton: 65%.
9' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
8' Theo Walcott from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
8' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Goal kick for Southampton.
6' Southampton are in control of the ball.
5' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 51%, Southampton: 49%.
4' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' The referee signals a free kick as Nathaniel Phillips from Liverpool trips Theo Walcott
4' Southampton are in control of the ball.
3' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
2' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
2' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
1' Southampton are in control of the ball.
1' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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