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FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 9:41am On Aug 02, 2014 |
Ben Twelves looks ahead to the last game of the group stage of the Guinness International Cup for Brendan Rodgers ’ Liverpool as they take on AC Milan. Liverpool v AC Milan Saturday, 2nd August 2014, Guinness International Cup Kick Off: 6.30pm (EST) 11.30pm (BST) Liverpool play their final group game of the Guinness International Cup on Saturday night when they take on AC Milan in Charlotte, North Carolina. A win for the Reds would see them qualify for the final of the friendly competition – which takes place just two days later in Miami. A 3-1 win on penalties over Manchester City on Wednesday in New York positioned Liverpool at the top of Group B. Manchester United currently top Group A. Saturday’s game sees Liverpool meet another of the clubs historic opponents in sleeping giants, Milan, who currently sit at the bottom of the group after suffering heavy defeats against both Olympiacos and Man City, losing 3-0 and 5-1 respectively in their first two games of the tournament. Another spectacular setting is to host the clash, which will this time be played in the picturesque Bank of America Stadium – home of NFL side Carolina Panthers. Capacity at the ground which opened in 1996 is at the highest it’s been and can now host around 74,000 fans. Team News The Liverpool squad thankfully appear to have come through the match against City unscathed and despite the game being played on a difficult surface, seemingly no new injuries have been added to the list of current absentees which includes new-boy Lazar Markovic, who picked up a minor knock in training but is reported to be available to take part on Saturday. Martin Skrtel was also left out of the squad on Thursday as Brendan Rodgers afforded game time to fringe players Kolo Toure and Sebastian Coates as gaining fitness is the main aim of any pre-season schedule. Almost the whole squad have received adequate match minutes and Rodgers is likely to continue to rotate his team in preparation for the opening day of the season, which is now just 15 days away. Dejan Lovren won’t be joining up with the LFC squad in America, he will remain at Melwood. — This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) July 31, 2014 Wednesday morning saw disappointing news emerge that new signing Dejan Lovren has been unable to obtain a work permit in enough time to join up with his new teammates, and as a result, he is set to remain on Merseyside instead, where he’ll train to a specialised schedule sent by the Liverpool manager and with the under 21s as he waits for the first team squad to arrive home. Lovren: “I will train with the U-21 team in Liverpool. Brendan Rodgers will send a program for me to practice.” — Kop 305 (@Kop305) July 30, 2014 Lovren’s potential centre back partner Mamadou Sakho and Simon Mignolet received the first minutes of pre-season since re-joining the squad, and both impressed for the duration of time that they were on the pitch, with the Belgian keeper saving two City penalties. Forgotten man Coates produced an excellent display at the heart of the Reds’ defence, and the Uruguayan may have provided a little food for thought for Rodgers at a time where he is linked with a move to Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna. #LFC in negotiations with Deportivo for the loan deals of #Ilori and #Coates. Was reported on #Ilori last week. (See last RT) — LFCZA (@LFCZA) July 31, 2014 Opposition The Rossoneri are now under the guidance of former Italian goal-poacher Filipo Inzaghi, who took over from ex-teammate Clarence Seedorf in June, and Saturday’s meeting will be the first time the two clubs have met since that forgettable defeat in Athens of May 2007, in which the new boss scored what proved to be the winning the goal. Inzaghi has inherited an ageing squad at the San Siro – one which finished in 8 position and 45 points behind league winners Juventus last season – meaning Milan will not participate in any European competition during the forthcoming season for the first time since the 1998-99 season where a 10 place finish meant they missed out. The former Italian international striker named a 31-man squad for their tour of the US & Canada which includes former Premier League players Alex, Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari and Mario Balotelli, but ex-Man City wizard Robinho has been left out as he reportedly negotiates a move away from Milan. The squad also consists of one-time rumoured Liverpool transfer targets Philippe Mexes, and Colombian international Christian Zapata. Milan will want to salvage some pride from a poor tournament on Saturday night – in a fixture that will be shown live on Sky Sports 1 – but Liverpool know if they emerge victorious they will progress to Monday’s final when they could face a rival clash against Manchester United. |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 6:12pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
A win for the red will push them to final. up red |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 11:21pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
Confirmed # LFC team: Mignolet, Kelly, Toure, Coates, Robinson, Lucas, Henderson, Allen, Lambert, Ibe, Sterling Subs: Jones, Johnson, Enrique, Gerrard, Coutinho, Sakho, Can, Suso, Coady, Skrtel, Peterson Kolo Toure will captain the team 1 Like |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 11:49pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
3 ' The Reds dominating the possession in the early proceedings , but De Sciglio finds space unmarked down the left and fires a cross into the box, but it is easily caught by Mignolet . 2 ' Liverpool kicking from left to right, and it ' s a decent start for the Reds . Jack Robinson already pushing up very high down the left, and he gets onto the end of a long ball before forcing a corner. The ball is played short by Joe Allen , before Sterling tries to find Lambert but Milan clear the ball away. 1 Like |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 11:50pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
5 ' Ibe 's nice feet sees him edge past one man , but he can't quite get past another red shirt . Him and Sterling down either wing already looking an exciting prospect. 4 ' Interesting tactical shape from Brendan Rodgers , with Lucas assuming Steven Gerrard ' s defensive midfield role by slotting in between Touré and Coates , meanwhile Henderson and Allen interchange their defensive and offensive duties . 1 Like |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 12:04am On Aug 03, 2014 |
18 ' Allen takes advantage of a Essien 's hesitancy , dispossesses him and races through on goal . He strokes an effort to the left of Abbiati which rebounds off the post . The ball falls to Ibe , whose effort is blocked but it falls back to Allen, who fires into the empty space to the left of the keeper. Great play by the Welshman . 17 ' GOAL! Liverpool 1 -0 AC Milan 1 Like |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 12:13am On Aug 03, 2014 |
29 ' He succumbed to the pressure there, it ' s a poor penalty from the usual spot- kick genius . Up the other end, Milan win a corner and after an intricate set -piece, Lucas heads clear. Martin Kelly receives a yellow in the build- up for shirt -pulling . 28 ' And it 's missed! Of all the people , the trusty Rickie Lambert 's penalty is saved by Abbiati. Good opportunity missed by the veteran forward. 27 ' Lambert pulls back to Sterling in the box , who turns away from goal and Rami makes the mistake of bringing him down . 26 ' Penalty to Liverpool! 1 Like |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 12:33am On Aug 03, 2014 |
HT : Liverpool 1- 0 AC Milan . 45 + 2' Liverpool play dangero |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 12:42am On Aug 03, 2014 |
00 :35 . In contrast, Inzaghi 's Milan have been very poor . Niang aside, they 've been outclassed by a largely second-string Liverpool side . They 've looked significantly less sharp than the Premier League runners - up, especially off the ball. The Reds have been very impressive in their pressing. The Rossoneri merely a shadow of their former selves , though. |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 12:48am On Aug 03, 2014 |
46 ' A number of substitutes at the break. Balotelli on for Milan as Pazzini makes way , whilst Coady and Suso come on for the Reds . A goalkeeping change too , as Abbiati comes off for Agazzi. Sterling and Henderson also off . |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 12:57am On Aug 03, 2014 |
52 ' Brendan Rodgers ' side look to have taken their foot off the gas a little bit here as the Italians push for an equaliser. Balotelli gives Ibe a taste of his own medicine with some silky skill to get away from the youngster. 50 ' Milan look in a more confident mood here , spraying the ball about with intent. Abate tries a cross, but it flies out for a goal kick after Ibe 's pressure. 49 ' Same routine, Niang in and the towering Coates heads clear. Throw- in to the Rossoneri . 48 ' Niang again, with the corner but Coates heads it out of the danger area. Milan retrieve it before Niang cuts to the byline after passing Allen with relative ease , but Coady intercepts for another corner. 47 ' Balotelli goes down and wins a free- kick from 30 -yards out after Lucas looks to have caught him. The no .45 steps up and shoots , but it flies wide after a deflection. |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 1:05am On Aug 03, 2014 |
60 ' An hour in, the Reds still lead 1 - 0. Enrique , Gerrard , Coutinho , Emre Can , Sakho, Skrtel and Peterson all come on . Replacing Coates , Touré, Allen , Ibe , 58 ' Great display of pace by Ibe there, as he looks to fly down the wing. Eight subs coming for Liverpool momentarily. 58 ' Balotelli feeds Abate with a spun pass, but Robinson sees out the cross, forcing him to play it back . That is until he finds the space to play it into Saponara , but he can 't control it . 57 ' Ibe seems to have gone to ground with a knock , but he gets back up to limp away . Worrying moment for Rodgers there . 56 ' Lambert brings down a long ball for Allen in the final third, but Saponara tracks back to nick it from his feet. 54 ' Allen switches well to Suso , who cuts in to Coady. He finds Kelly by the corner flag , who wins a corner. Suso delivers and it falls to Coates but as the ball drops , a number of defenders close out his volley . 53 ' El Shaarawy is stopped in his tracks by Coates , who has defended well tonight, but Mignolet's pass gifts Milan a throw -in. Balotelli tries a shot from the edge of the box but a crowd of yellow shirts get in the way |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 1:35am On Aug 03, 2014 |
90 ' That 's that sorted then . Coutinho coolly flicks a ball to Suso , who runs onto it from the edge of the box and fires a cultured curling effort into the far corner. Lovely finish from the Spaniard. 89 ' GOAL! 2 - 0 Liverpool. 87 ' Can drives at the heart of the defence, but his final ball is poor and drifts through to Gabriel . Not long left now. |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 1:37am On Aug 03, 2014 |
90 + 2' Great way to end the game. Fantastic little finish from Suso to add to Joe Allen's effort earlier on. 90 + 1' Balotelli tries a shot from 25- yards, but it deflects straight into Mignolet 's grasp . |
Re: FT: Liverpool Vs AC Milan ( 2 - 0 ) by luvola(m): 1:40am On Aug 03, 2014 |
01 :37 . That sets the Reds up nicely for an International Champions Cup final versus Manchester United on Monday night. They will travel to Miami, Florida to take on their fiercest foes in the Sun Life Stadium. They go into the game after topping their game with eight points after beating Olympiacos 1 - 0, overcoming Manchester City 3 -1 on penalties after a 2 - 2 draw and then tonight beating Milan 2 - 0. 01 :35 . Aside from a 10 minute spell after half -time , Liverpool were thoroughly in control throughout that game , over a lackadaisical Rossoneri . Joe Allen' s 17th minute goal and Suso 's fine late strike was enough to see them through as they claimed a third consecutive victory and condemned Milan to a third straight defeat . Disappointment for Pippo Inzaghi, but Brendan Rodgers will be happy with his side's performance . FT : Liverpool 2 - 0 AC Milan . 90 + 3' Good save from Mignolet as the Italians look for a late consolation , but the Belgian is there to keep a clean sheet . 1 Like |
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