FT Liverpool 1 - 0
Brentford
Commentary:
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 52838.
90+5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 54%, Brentford: 46%.
90+5' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+4' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
90+4' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Mikkel Damsgaard from Brentford trips Fabinho
90+3' James Milner from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+3' Shandon Baptiste swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+2' Brentford are trying to create something here.
90+2' Alisson Becker from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Bryan Mbeumo swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+2' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Brentford are trying to create something here.
90+1' Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+1' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ivan Toney is penalised for pushing Konstantinos Tsimikas.
90' Ball possession: Liverpool: 54%, Brentford: 46%.
89' Obstruction as Ibrahima Konate cuts off the run of Bryan Mbeumo. A free-kick is awarded.
89' Ben Mee makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
89' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
88' Aaron Hickey is leaving the field to be replaced by Yoane Wissa in a tactical substitution.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Henderson from Liverpool trips Aaron Hickey
87' Brentford are in control of the ball.
87' Alisson Becker from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' The referee signals a free kick as James Milner from Liverpool trips Bryan Mbeumo
87' Shandon Baptiste makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
87' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
86' Brentford are in control of the ball.
86' David Raya from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
86' Ben Mee from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Mikkel Damsgaard from Brentford trips Konstantinos Tsimikas
85' Ball possession: Liverpool: 54%, Brentford: 46%.
85' Goal kick for Brentford.
85' Cody Gakpo from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
84' Aaron Hickey could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
84' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
84' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
84' Ibrahima Konate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
83' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
83' Brentford are in control of the ball.
83' Shandon Baptiste makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
82' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
82' Mathias Jensen is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikkel Damsgaard in a tactical substitution.
82' Vitaly Janelt is leaving the field to be replaced by Shandon Baptiste in a tactical substitution.
82' Andrew Robertson is leaving the field to be replaced by Konstantinos Tsimikas in a tactical substitution.
82' Curtis Jones is leaving the field to be replaced by James Milner in a tactical substitution.
81' Brentford are in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: Liverpool: 58%, Brentford: 42%.
80' Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
80' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Brentford are trying to create something here.
79' Brentford are in control of the ball.
79' Ibrahima Konate sends a header towards goal, but David Raya is there to comfortably save it
79' Trent Alexander-Arnold swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
78' Trent Alexander-Arnold shoots from outside the box, but David Raya has it under control
78' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
78' Ivan Toney relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
78' Goal kick for Liverpool.
77' Alisson Becker from Liverpool receives a yellow card for time wasting.
77' Brentford are trying to create something here.
76' Aaron Hickey is penalised for pushing Ibrahima Konate.
76' Brentford are in control of the ball.
75' Goal kick for Brentford.
75' Mathias Joergensen from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75' Konstantinos Tsimikas swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
75' Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Brentford: 43%.
75' Joshua Dasilva successfully blocks the shot
74' A shot by Trent Alexander-Arnold is blocked.
74' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
74' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
74' Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
73' Kevin Schade from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
73' Diogo Jota is leaving the field to be replaced by Jordan Henderson in a tactical substitution.
72' Frank Onyeka is leaving the field to be replaced by Joshua Dasilva in a tactical substitution.
72' Rico Henry is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Schade in a tactical substitution.
72' Rico Henry is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
71' Rico Henry is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
70' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
70' Ball possession: Liverpool: 56%, Brentford: 44%.
70' After a tactical foul, Rico Henry sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
70' Rico Henry from Brentford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Cody Gakpo
69' Aaron Hickey from Brentford is ruled offside.
69' Brentford are in control of the ball.
68' Goal kick for Liverpool.
68' Brentford are trying to create something here.
67' Brentford are trying to create something here.
67' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
66' Brentford are in control of the ball.
66' Mohamed Salah is penalised for pushing Rico Henry.
65' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
65' Ball possession: Liverpool: 58%, Brentford: 42%.
65' Darwin Nunez is leaving the field to be replaced by Luis Diaz in a tactical substitution.
64' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
63' Fabinho from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
63' Curtis Jones from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
62' Andrew Robertson is penalised for pushing Ivan Toney.
62' The cross by Rico Henry from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
62' Brentford are trying to create something here.
61' Brentford are in control of the ball.
61' Mathias Joergensen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Goal kick for Liverpool.
60' Ball possession: Liverpool: 60%, Brentford: 40%.
60' Brentford are trying to create something here.
60' The game is restarted.
59' Ivan Toney is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
59' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
59' Dangerous challenge by Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool. Ivan Toney on the receiving end of that.
59' Ben Mee relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
58' Goal kick for Brentford.
58' Mohamed Salah goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
58' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
57' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
56' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
56' Brentford are in control of the ball.
55' Goal kick for Liverpool.
55' Ball possession: Liverpool: 56%, Brentford: 44%.
54' A silly yellow card for Ibrahima Konate there as he kicks the ball away in frustration
54' The referee signals a free kick as Cody Gakpo from Liverpool trips Bryan Mbeumo
53' Ivan Toney makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53' Frank Onyeka from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Oh no. From a promising position Cody Gakpo from Liverpool miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
53' Diogo Jota creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
53' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
53' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
52' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
52' Rico Henry goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
52' Brentford are trying to create something here.
51' Goal kick for Brentford.
51' Trent Alexander-Arnold goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
51' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
51' Alisson Becker from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' Brentford are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Liverpool: 55%, Brentford: 45%.
50' Ibrahima Konate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
50' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
49' Ivan Toney is penalised for pushing Curtis Jones.
49' Alisson Becker from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' Brentford are trying to create something here.
49' Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48' Virgil van Dijk successfully blocks the shot
48' A shot by Frank Onyeka is blocked.
48' Brentford are trying to create something here.
48' Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
47' Brentford are trying to create something here.
47' Vitaly Janelt makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
47' Brentford are trying to create something here.
47' Ivan Toney wins an air challenge against Ibrahima Konate
46' Darwin Nunez is penalised for pushing Mathias Joergensen.
46' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46' Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' The only goal scored by Liverpool gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Liverpool: 58%, Brentford: 42%.
45+3' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
45+3' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+2' Aaron Hickey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+2' Alisson Becker from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+2' Brentford are trying to create something here.
45+2' Goal kick for Liverpool.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Dangerous challenge by Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool. Ivan Toney on the receiving end of that.
45' Ben Mee makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Brentford: 43%.
45' Ben Mee successfully blocks the shot
45' A shot by Diogo Jota is blocked.
45' Mohamed Salah creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
44' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
44' Fabinho from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
42' Fabinho from Liverpool receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
42' Dangerous challenge by Fabinho from Liverpool. Ivan Toney on the receiving end of that.
42' Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
42' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
42' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
41' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
40' Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford is ruled offside.
40' Brentford are trying to create something here.
40' Brentford start a counter attack.
40' Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
40' Ball possession: Liverpool: 58%, Brentford: 42%.
40' Bryan Mbeumo hand-balls.
39' Goal kick for Liverpool.
39' Ivan Toney goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
37' The referee signals a free kick as Fabinho from Liverpool trips Ivan Toney
37' Brentford are trying to create something here.
37' Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
36' Alisson Becker from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
35' Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford takes a short corner kick from the right.
35' Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Brentford: 37%.
35' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Brentford are trying to create something here.
35' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
34' Goal kick for Liverpool.
33' Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
33' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Ivan Toney makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
32' Diogo Jota wins an air challenge against Aaron Hickey
32' Virgil van Dijk is penalised for pushing Ethan Pinnock.
32' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
31' Ben Mee from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
31' Curtis Jones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Brentford are in control of the ball.
30' Ivan Toney hand-balls.
30' Goal kick for Brentford.
30' Ball possession: Liverpool: 65%, Brentford: 35%.
30' Oooh... that was a sitter! Darwin Nunez should have scored from that position
30' Darwin Nunez from Liverpool fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
29' The cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
29' Curtis Jones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29' David Raya relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' Diogo Jota from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Frank Onyeka
27' After a tactical foul, Bryan Mbeumo sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
27' Bryan Mbeumo is penalised for pushing Diogo Jota.
27' Ethan Pinnock comes back onto the field.
27' Fabinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' The cross by Rico Henry from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
26' The game is restarted.
26' Ethan Pinnock is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
25' Ethan Pinnock is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
25' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
25' Ball possession: Liverpool: 64%, Brentford: 36%.
25' Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ivan Toney
25' Brentford are trying to create something here.
24' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
23' Cody Gakpo from Liverpool commits a foul by elbowing Mathias Jensen
23' Goal kick for Liverpool.
22' Brentford are trying to create something here.
22' Goal kick for Brentford.
22' Virgil van Dijk goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
21' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
21' Rico Henry from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
21' Ben Mee successfully blocks the shot
21' A shot by Darwin Nunez is blocked.
21' Mohamed Salah creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
21' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
20' Good effort by Bryan Mbeumo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
20' Brentford are trying to create something here.
20' Curtis Jones shoots from outside the box, but David Raya has it under control
20' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Liverpool: 65%, Brentford: 35%.
20' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
19' Brentford are in control of the ball.
18' The referee signals a free kick as Cody Gakpo from Liverpool trips Frank Onyeka
18' Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
17' Brentford are in control of the ball.
17' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
17' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
16' Darwin Nunez from Liverpool is ruled offside.
16' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
15' Goal kick for Liverpool.
15' The cross by Mathias Jensen from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
15' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, Brentford: 26%.
15' Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14' Fabinho made the key pass for the goal!
13' Virgil van Dijk provided the assist for the goal.
13' G O O O A A A L - Mohamed Salah scores with the left foot!13' Virgil van Dijk creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
13' The cross by Fabinho from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
13' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
13' Ben Mee successfully blocks the shot
13' A shot by Curtis Jones is blocked.
13' Ben Mee from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' Ivan Toney from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' Trent Alexander-Arnold swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
12' Mathias Joergensen from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
12' Fabinho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11' Andrew Robertson is penalised for pushing Ivan Toney.
10' Ball possession: Liverpool: 71%, Brentford: 29%.
10' Darwin Nunez wins an air challenge against Mathias Joergensen
10' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
10' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
10' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
10' Fabinho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
9' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
9' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
8' Mohamed Salah shoots from outside the box, but David Raya has it under control
8' Frank Onyeka from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
8' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
8' Mathias Joergensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Virgil van Dijk wins an air challenge against Aaron Hickey
8' The cross by Mohamed Salah from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
8' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
8' Ben Mee from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Aaron Hickey from Brentford trips Fabinho
7' Ben Mee from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
7' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
6' Goal kick for Liverpool.
6' Brentford are trying to create something here.
6' The game is restarted.
5' Frank Onyeka is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
5' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Brentford: 37%.
5' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
5' The ref blows his whistle. Virgil van Dijk charged Frank Onyeka from behind and it's a free-kick
4' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
4' Brentford are trying to create something here.
3' Obstruction as Ibrahima Konate cuts off the run of Rico Henry. A free-kick is awarded.
3' Mathias Joergensen from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
3' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
3' Frank Onyeka relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
2' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
2' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' Trent Alexander-Arnold makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
1' Brentford are trying to create something here.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Brentford 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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