FT Liverpool 2 - 1
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+5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 72%, West Ham: 28%.
90+5' Diogo Jota from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Said Benrahma from West Ham crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
90+5' Nathaniel Phillips relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Manuel Lanzini from West Ham swings in the corner from the right.
90+5' Joseph Gomez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+4' Andriy Yarmolenko puts in a cross...
90+4' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4' West Ham is in control of the ball.
90+3' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Tomas Soucek sends a header towards goal, but Alisson Becker is there to comfortably save it
90+3' Manuel Lanzini swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+2' Dangerous challenge by Nathaniel Phillips from Liverpool. Andriy Yarmolenko on the receiving end of that.
90+2' Dangerous challenge by Pablo Fornals from West Ham. Andrew Robertson on the receiving end of that.
90+1' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, West Ham: 26%.
90' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Mohamed Salah is leaving the field to be replaced by James Milner in a tactical substitution.
89' Jarrod Bowen is leaving the field to be replaced by Said Benrahma in a tactical substitution.
88' Arthur Masuaku is leaving the field to be replaced by Manuel Lanzini in a tactical substitution.
88' Fabian Balbuena is penalised for pushing Mohamed Salah.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Diogo Jota from Liverpool trips Vladimir Coufal
87' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
86' West Ham is in control of the ball.
86' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, West Ham: 26%.
86' A wonderful team goal!
85' Xherdan Shaqiri provided the assist for the goal.
85' G O O O A A A L - Diogo Jota with the goal!85' Xherdan Shaqiri carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
85' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
85' Fabian Balbuena relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...
84' A chance opens up as Mohamed Salah from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
84' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
84' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
84' Jarrod Bowen puts in a cross...
83' Nathaniel Phillips relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Jarrod Bowen puts in a cross...
83' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Arthur Masuaku from West Ham crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
83' West Ham is trying to create something here.
82' Angelo Ogbonna relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Sadio Mane puts in a cross...
81' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' West Ham is trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, West Ham: 25%.
80' Dangerous challenge by Sadio Mane from Liverpool. Lukasz Fabianski on the receiving end of that.
80' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Liverpool is revoked due to a previously committed foul.
78' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
78' G O O O O A A A L! Liverpool score! Diogo Jota is on the scoresheet.
77' Poor play by Angelo Ogbonna as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
77' Lukasz Fabianski saved a certain goal there! Sadio Mane found himself in a great scoring position but Lukasz Fabianski denied him with a great save
77' Diogo Jota from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box.
77' Diogo Jota from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
77' Liverpool start a counter attack.
77' Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Jarrod Bowen puts in a cross...
76' West Ham is trying to create something here.
76' Diogo Jota from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
76' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, West Ham: 25%.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Andriy Yarmolenko from West Ham trips Diogo Jota
75' Joseph Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Andriy Yarmolenko puts in a cross...
74' Goal kick for West Ham.
74' Sebastien Haller is leaving the field to be replaced by Andriy Yarmolenko in a tactical substitution.
74' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
74' Sadio Mane of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
74' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
73' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
73' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' West Ham is in control of the ball.
71' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Xherdan Shaqiri from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
71' The referee signals a free kick as Vladimir Coufal from West Ham trips Xherdan Shaqiri
71' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Roberto Firmino is leaving the field to be replaced by Diogo Jota in a tactical substitution.
70' Curtis Jones is leaving the field to be replaced by Xherdan Shaqiri in a tactical substitution.
70' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70' Andrew Robertson releases a shot, it's parried by Lukasz Fabianski but he can't hold onto it...
70' Jordan Henderson sends a long ball upfield.
69' Danger averted there as Fabian Balbuena from West Ham clears the danger with a good tackle
69' Sadio Mane from Liverpool tries to play a 1-2 with Mohamed Salah, but the ball is intercepted.
69' Great skill from Sadio Mane as he dribbles past his opponents
68' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
68' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Fabian Balbuena relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Aaron Cresswell relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Jordan Henderson sends a long ball upfield.
67' The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
66' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
66' A shot by Pablo Fornals is blocked.
66' West Ham is having a good opportunity to score.
66' Goal kick for West Ham.
65' Ball possession: Liverpool: 72%, West Ham: 28%.
65' Arthur Masuaku from West Ham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Trent Alexander-Arnold
64' West Ham is trying to create something here.
64' Safe hands from Lukasz Fabianski as he comes out and claims the ball
64' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
64' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' The game is restarted.
63' Aaron Cresswell is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
63' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
62' Dangerous challenge by Curtis Jones from Liverpool. Arthur Masuaku on the receiving end of that.
61' Goal kick for West Ham.
61' Angelo Ogbonna relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
60' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
60' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Liverpool: 72%, West Ham: 28%.
60' Aaron Cresswell relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Sadio Mane from Liverpool chips the ball into the penalty box.
59' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Nathaniel Phillips relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Aaron Cresswell puts in a cross...
58' Curtis Jones is penalised for pushing Arthur Masuaku.
57' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' The referee signals a free kick as Jarrod Bowen from West Ham trips Georginio Wijnaldum
56' The referee signals a free kick as Sadio Mane from Liverpool trips Declan Rice
56' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
55' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, West Ham: 25%.
54' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Gomez from Liverpool trips Jarrod Bowen
54' West Ham is trying to create something here.
53' Pablo Fornals relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Oh no. From a promising position Mohamed Salah from Liverpool miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
53' Curtis Jones puts in a cross...
53' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
52' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
51' Safe hands from Lukasz Fabianski as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
51' West Ham is in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, West Ham: 25%.
50' Good effort by Pablo Fornals as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
50' Arthur Masuaku puts in a cross...
50' West Ham is having a good opportunity to score.
50' Mohamed Salah sends a header towards goal, but Lukasz Fabianski is there to comfortably save it
50' Trent Alexander-Arnold swings in a cross from the free kick.
49' After a tactical foul, Declan Rice sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
49' Declan Rice from West Ham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Georginio Wijnaldum
48' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
48' Curtis Jones shoots from outside the box, but Lukasz Fabianski has it under control
47' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
47' The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool trips Angelo Ogbonna
47' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool tries to play a 1-2 with Roberto Firmino, but the ball is intercepted.
46' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
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+3' Liverpool has been the better team in this half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, West Ham: 25%.
45+3' Nathaniel Phillips relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Vladimir Coufal puts in a cross...
45+2' Goal kick for West Ham.
45+1' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
45+1' Goal kick for West Ham.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
45' Angelo Ogbonna relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
45' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: Liverpool: 77%, West Ham: 23%.
44' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
44' Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Jarrod Bowen swings in a cross from the free kick.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Henderson from Liverpool trips Arthur Masuaku
43' Fabian Balbuena from West Ham tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
43' Aaron Cresswell swings in a cross from the free kick.
42' The referee signals a free kick as Nathaniel Phillips from Liverpool trips Pablo Fornals
42' G O O O A A A L - Mohamed Salah from Liverpool puts it away from the penalty spot!41' PENALTY - Arthur Masuaku from West Ham concedes a penalty for tripping Mohamed Salah.
40' Curtis Jones puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, West Ham: 25%.
40' Trent Alexander-Arnold takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
39' The referee signals a free kick as Declan Rice from West Ham trips Georginio Wijnaldum
38' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
37' Goal kick for West Ham.
37' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
37' Sadio Mane puts in a cross...
37' The referee signals a free kick as Arthur Masuaku from West Ham trips Roberto Firmino
36' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
36' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Liverpool: 76%, West Ham: 24%.
35' Mohamed Salah is penalised for pushing Aaron Cresswell.
35' Could be a good chance here as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
34' Goal kick for Liverpool.
34' Arthur Masuaku from West Ham crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
34' Nathaniel Phillips relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Pablo Fornals puts in a cross...
34' Pablo Fornals from West Ham takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
34' Liverpool start a counter attack.
33' The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Soucek from West Ham trips Sadio Mane
33' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
33' Jarrod Bowen from West Ham had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
32' A player from West Ham takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
32' Sadio Mane from Liverpool is ruled offside.
31' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
30' Sadio Mane is penalised for pushing Fabian Balbuena.
30' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, West Ham: 25%.
30' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' West Ham take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
29' Jarrod Bowen from West Ham directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' West Ham is having a good opportunity to score.
28' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
27' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
27' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Vladimir Coufal relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Poor play by Lukasz Fabianski as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
26' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
26' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Goal kick for West Ham.
26' Jordan Henderson fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
26' A chance opens up as Mohamed Salah from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
25' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
25' Great vision by Aaron Cresswell from West Ham as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
25' Sadio Mane from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
25' Could be a good chance here as Mohamed Salah from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
25' Liverpool start a counter attack.
25' Ball possession: Liverpool: 77%, West Ham: 23%.
25' Safe hands from Lukasz Fabianski as he comes out and claims the ball
25' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool sends a deflected cross into the box.
24' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
24' Fabian Balbuena relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
23' The referee signals a free kick as Sebastien Haller from West Ham trips Curtis Jones
23' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Arthur Masuaku from West Ham crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
22' Nathaniel Phillips relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Vladimir Coufal puts in a cross...
22' Arthur Masuaku from West Ham crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
22' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool looks to have committed a foul on Pablo Fornals but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
22' West Ham is trying to create something here.
21' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
21' Some neat football here as Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Mohamed Salah.
21' Sadio Mane from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
20' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Liverpool: 76%, West Ham: 24%.
19' Arthur Masuaku relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
19' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
18' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Fabian Balbuena relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
18' Vladimir Coufal clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
17' Joseph Gomez sends a long ball upfield.
17' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
17' Declan Rice from West Ham directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
17' West Ham is having a good opportunity to score.
16' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Ball possession: Liverpool: 71%, West Ham: 29%.
16' Safe hands from Lukasz Fabianski as he comes out and claims the ball
16' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
15' Fabian Balbuena relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
15' A chance opens up as Mohamed Salah from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
15' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
15' The referee signals a free kick as Fabian Balbuena from West Ham trips Sadio Mane
14' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
13' West Ham take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Great vision by Aaron Cresswell from West Ham as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
13' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
12' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
12' That goal for West Ham came against the run of play
10' G O O O A A A L - Pablo Fornals reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!10' Poor play by Joseph Gomez as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
10' Arthur Masuaku puts in a cross...
10' West Ham is having a good opportunity to score.
10' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Liverpool: 70%, West Ham: 30%.
9' Goal kick for Liverpool.
9' Jarrod Bowen from West Ham swings in the corner from the right.
9' Nathaniel Phillips clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
8' Vladimir Coufal puts in a cross...
8' Nathaniel Phillips from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sebastien Haller
8' West Ham is in control of the ball.
7' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
7' Fabian Balbuena relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
7' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
6' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
6' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
6' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
5' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 71%, West Ham: 29%.
5' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Goal kick for West Ham.
4' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
3' Curtis Jones puts in a cross...
3' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
3' Angelo Ogbonna is penalised for pushing Roberto Firmino.
2' Great vision by Fabian Balbuena from West Ham as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
1' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
1' Aaron Cresswell relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Could be a good chance here as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
1' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' West Ham kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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