FT Liverpool 3 - 1
Sheffield United
Commentary:
90+8' Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8' Today's attendance is 60055.
90+8' Ball possession: Liverpool: 83%, Sheffield United: 17%.
90+8' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
90+7' Ben Osborn is penalised for pushing Harvey Elliott.
90+7' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
90+6' A chance presents itself to Darwin Nunez from Liverpool but his header goes wide
90+6' The cross by Cody Gakpo from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 82%, Sheffield United: 18%.
90+5' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Anis Ben Slimane relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+4' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+4' Jayden Bogle relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
90+3' Anis Ben Slimane is penalised for pushing Curtis Jones.
90+2' The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
90' Virgil van Dijk made the key pass for the goal!
90' Andrew Robertson provided the assist for the goal.
90' G O O O A A A L - Cody Gakpo from Liverpool heads the ball home!90' The cross by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90' Ball possession: Liverpool: 82%, Sheffield United: 18%.
90' Ben Osborn relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' The cross by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
89' Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
89' Oliver McBurnie wins an air challenge against Ibrahima Konate
89' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
89' A lob by Darwin Nunez from Liverpool goes wide.
88' Ivo Grbic could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
88' Cody Gakpo from Liverpool heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
88' Harvey Elliott creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
88' Liverpool start a counter attack.
88' Curtis Jones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
88' Oliver McBurnie makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
87' Mason Holgate is leaving the field to be replaced by Anis Ben Slimane in a tactical substitution.
87' Oliver McBurnie is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent.
87' Oliver McBurnie is penalised for pushing Ibrahima Konate.
87' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
86' Luis Diaz from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
86' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
86' Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
86' Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
86' Anel Ahmedhodzic wins an air challenge against Cody Gakpo
86' Oh no. From a promising position Harvey Elliott from Liverpool miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
86' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
86' Mason Holgate relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' What a hit! A direct free kick from Alexis Mac Allister hammers off the crossbar!
85' Ball possession: Liverpool: 82%, Sheffield United: 18%.
84' Ben Osborn hand-balls.
84' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
84' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
83' Mason Holgate relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
83' Sheffield United take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
82' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
82' Cody Gakpo from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
82' Ben Osborn successfully blocks the shot
82' A shot by Cody Gakpo is blocked.
82' The cross by Harvey Elliott from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
81' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
80' Jayden Bogle from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Ball possession: Liverpool: 81%, Sheffield United: 19%.
79' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
79' Jayden Bogle from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
78' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
78' Auston Trusty is leaving the field to be replaced by Andre Brooks in a tactical substitution.
77' A great goal by Alexis Mac Allister
76' Luis Diaz provided the assist for the goal.
76' G O O O A A A L - Alexis Mac Allister scores with the right foot!76' Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
76' Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
75' Jayden Bogle is penalised for pushing Andrew Robertson.
75' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
75' Ball possession: Liverpool: 81%, Sheffield United: 19%.
75' Oooh... that was a sitter! Andrew Robertson should have scored from that position
75' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
74' The cross by Harvey Elliott from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
74' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
74' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
74' Anel Ahmedhodzic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
73' Sheffield United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
73' Dominik Szoboszlai is leaving the field to be replaced by Curtis Jones in a tactical substitution.
73' Joseph Gomez is leaving the field to be replaced by Cody Gakpo in a tactical substitution.
72' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Dominik Szoboszlai swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
72' The game is restarted.
71' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
71' Mason Holgate from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Jack Robinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' A shot by Virgil van Dijk is blocked.
71' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
70' Anel Ahmedhodzic relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' The cross by Harvey Elliott from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
70' Ball possession: Liverpool: 81%, Sheffield United: 19%.
70' Goal kick for Liverpool.
70' Sheffield United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
69' Ibrahima Konate comes back onto the field.
69' Conor Bradley relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' The cross by Jayden Bogle from Sheffield United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
69' The match resumes with a drop ball.
68' Ibrahima Konate is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
67' Ibrahima Konate is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
66' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
66' Ivo Grbic from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Ibrahima Konate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
66' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
65' Auston Trusty from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
65' Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
65' Ball possession: Liverpool: 82%, Sheffield United: 18%.
65' Virgil van Dijk sends a header towards goal, but Ivo Grbic is there to comfortably save it
65' Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
64' Auston Trusty relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
64' Mason Holgate from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Mason Holgate from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
63' The game is restarted.
63' James McAtee is leaving the field to be replaced by William Osula in a tactical substitution.
63' Ben Brereton Diaz is leaving the field to be replaced by Oliver McBurnie in a tactical substitution.
62' Gustavo Hamer is injured and is replaced by Ben Osborn.
62' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
61' Vinicius de Souza Costa relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' The cross by Harvey Elliott from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
61' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
60' Ryan Gravenberch is leaving the field to be replaced by Andrew Robertson in a tactical substitution.
60' Mohamed Salah is leaving the field to be replaced by Harvey Elliott in a tactical substitution.
60' Ball possession: Liverpool: 81%, Sheffield United: 19%.
59' With that goal, Sheffield United equalised. Game on!
58' OWN GOAL - Conor Bradley sends the ball into his own net!58' Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
58' The cross by James McAtee from Sheffield United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
58' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
58' Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool concedes a foul on Vinicius de Souza Costa but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
58' James McAtee makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
58' Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' Jayden Bogle makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' Sheffield United take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
57' Auston Trusty relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
56' Ibrahima Konate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
56' Mason Holgate from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Liverpool: 81%, Sheffield United: 19%.
55' Vinicius de Souza Costa relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Luis Diaz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
54' Conor Bradley from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
54' Gustavo Hamer sends a direct free kick on target, but Caoimhin Kelleher has it under control
53' Ibrahima Konate is penalised for pushing Ben Brereton Diaz.
53' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
53' Conor Bradley wins an air challenge against Auston Trusty
52' Darwin Nunez is penalised for pushing James McAtee.
52' Ibrahima Konate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52' Sheffield United start a counter attack.
51' Mason Holgate from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Dominik Szoboszlai swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
51' Anel Ahmedhodzic successfully blocks the shot
51' A shot by Darwin Nunez is blocked.
51' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
50' Dominik Szoboszlai makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
50' Ball possession: Liverpool: 82%, Sheffield United: 18%.
50' Good effort by Mohamed Salah as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
50' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
49' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
49' Ivo Grbic from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' The game is restarted.
48' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
48' The referee signals a free kick as Mason Holgate from Sheffield United trips Ryan Gravenberch
47' Dominik Szoboszlai wins an air challenge against Ollie Arblaster
47' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
47' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
47' Joseph Gomez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
46' Gustavo Hamer relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' The only goal scored by Liverpool gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 83%, Sheffield United: 17%.
45+5' Vinicius de Souza Costa from Sheffield United concedes a foul on Luis Diaz but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
45+4' Ibrahima Konate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+4' Vinicius de Souza Costa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+4' Liverpool start a counter attack.
45+4' Good effort by Jayden Bogle as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
45+4' Ben Brereton Diaz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45+4' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
45+4' Auston Trusty relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+4' Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+4' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
45+3' Luis Diaz fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45+3' Auston Trusty from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+2' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
45+2' James McAtee from Sheffield United concedes a foul on Joseph Gomez but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
45+2' Safe hands from Ivo Grbic as he comes out and claims the ball
45+1' Goal kick for Liverpool.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
45+1' Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' A player from Sheffield United takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
45' Conor Bradley relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Sheffield United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45' Ball possession: Liverpool: 84%, Sheffield United: 16%.
44' Luis Diaz is penalised for pushing James McAtee.
44' Vinicius de Souza Costa from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
44' Dominik Szoboszlai shoots from outside the box, but Ivo Grbic has it under control
44' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
43' Mason Holgate successfully blocks the shot
43' A shot by Darwin Nunez is blocked.
43' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
42' Ryan Gravenberch shoots from outside the box, but Ivo Grbic has it under control
42' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
42' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
42' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
41' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Liverpool: 85%, Sheffield United: 15%.
40' Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jayden Bogle
39' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
38' Vinicius de Souza Costa is penalised for pushing Joseph Gomez.
38' Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
37' Mason Holgate relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
36' Jayden Bogle relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
35' Vinicius de Souza Costa from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
35' Ball possession: Liverpool: 82%, Sheffield United: 18%.
35' Safe hands from Caoimhin Kelleher as he comes out and claims the ball
35' Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Dominik Szoboszlai wins an air challenge against Ollie Arblaster
34' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
34' Alexis Mac Allister fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
34' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
33' Ollie Arblaster relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Ibrahima Konate wins an air challenge against Auston Trusty
33' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
32' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
31' Auston Trusty makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
31' Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
30' Auston Trusty relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
30' Luis Diaz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
30' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
30' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
30' Ball possession: Liverpool: 80%, Sheffield United: 20%.
30' Gustavo Hamer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
28' Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
27' The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool trips Ben Brereton Diaz
27' Jack Robinson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' Ibrahima Konate wins an air challenge against Ben Brereton Diaz
27' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
27' The game is restarted.
26' The game is stopped.
25' Ball possession: Liverpool: 81%, Sheffield United: 19%.
24' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
24' Vinicius de Souza Costa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
24' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
24' Ibrahima Konate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
24' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
23' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
23' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
22' Ryan Gravenberch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
22' Good effort by Darwin Nunez as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
22' Luis Diaz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
21' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
20' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
20' Conor Bradley from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
20' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Liverpool: 80%, Sheffield United: 20%.
19' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
19' Vinicius de Souza Costa is penalised for pushing Virgil van Dijk.
18' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
17' Ivo Grbic with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
17' G O O O A A A L - Darwin Nunez reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!17' Ivo Grbic could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
17' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
16' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
16' Dominik Szoboszlai swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
15' Mason Holgate from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15' Ball possession: Liverpool: 81%, Sheffield United: 19%.
15' Jayden Bogle relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
15' Ryan Gravenberch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Anel Ahmedhodzic wins an air challenge against Darwin Nunez
14' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
14' Mohamed Salah fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
14' Jack Robinson from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
13' The referee signals a free kick as Vinicius de Souza Costa from Sheffield United trips Joseph Gomez
12' Sheffield United take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
12' Ollie Arblaster successfully blocks the shot
12' A shot by Luis Diaz is blocked.
12' Ryan Gravenberch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
11' Mason Holgate from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
10' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
10' Ball possession: Liverpool: 76%, Sheffield United: 24%.
10' Ollie Arblaster from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
10' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
9' Anel Ahmedhodzic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
9' Safe hands from Caoimhin Kelleher as he comes out and claims the ball
8' Dominik Szoboszlai is penalised for pushing Auston Trusty.
8' Anel Ahmedhodzic relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
7' Darwin Nunez from Liverpool heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
7' The cross by Joseph Gomez from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
7' Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
7' The game is restarted.
6' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
6' Vinicius de Souza Costa comes back onto the field.
6' Ryan Gravenberch comes back onto the field.
6' Good effort by Mohamed Salah as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
6' Ivo Grbic from Sheffield United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
6' Luis Diaz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
5' The match resumes with a drop ball.
5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 58%, Sheffield United: 42%.
5' Vinicius de Souza Costa is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
5' Ryan Gravenberch is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
4' Vinicius de Souza Costa is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
4' Ryan Gravenberch is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
4' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
4' Ryan Gravenberch wins an air challenge against Vinicius de Souza Costa
4' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
3' Jack Robinson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
3' Conor Bradley relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
3' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
2' Goal kick for Liverpool.
2' A chance presents itself to Auston Trusty from Sheffield United but his header goes wide
2' Auston Trusty wins an air challenge against Ibrahima Konate
2' James McAtee from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
1' Oooh... that was a sitter! James McAtee should have scored from that position
1' Good effort by James McAtee as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
1' Anel Ahmedhodzic creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
1' A player from Sheffield United takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
1' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Sheffield United kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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