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  1. Debrecen v Liverpool

    Debrecen v Liverpool

    David Ngog has given Liverpool a 1-0 lead away to Debrecen, but will victory be enough to keep them in the Champions League? More

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    • - The answer is no! Having progressed from the group stage five years in succession, Liverpool have now been dumped out of this year's competition as they are pipped by Lyon and Fiorentina in Group E! The Europa League now awaits a beleaguered Rafael Benitez and his side! Thanks for joining us. Click here for a full match report!
    • 90+3' The final whistle goes at the Ferenc Puskas Stadium and Liverpool have done their part: they have beaten Debrecen 1-0 courtesy of David Ngog's fourth-minute strike! Now...can Lyon rescue Rafael Benitez's side?! FIORENTINA v LYON: LIVE
    • 90+2' What a chance for Debrecen to steal a late equaliser! Coulibaly fires his shot straight at Reina from inside the box, and that should have been 1-1!
    • 90+1' Steven Gerrard makes way for Alberto Aquilani, and that is a pretty pointless substitution at this stage.
    • 90' Three minutes will be added at the end of this second half as Aquilani looks to be finally coming on in stoppage time.
    • 89' Benitez makes his second change with Andrea Dossena replacing Fabio Aurelio.
    • 88' Gerrard picks up the ball in a forward position, but has no options as Aquilani sits back down on the bench.
    • 87' Isua fires a long ball up to Kuyt, who has been extremely isolated in attack since Ngog's departure.
    • 86' Mascherano makes a poor foul on Kiss as Liverpool get increasingly frustrated.
    • 85' Debrecen are working so hard to force an equaliser and Agger is put under immense pressure at the back.
    • 84' Mascherano has a shot from range which does not trouble Poleksic.
    • 83' Debrecen continue to press forward as they realise that they have nothing to lose but Czvitkovics fires a shot over the bar.
    • 82' Coulibaly fires a shot from out on the right which takes Reina by surprise and the Spaniard manages to tip the ball over the bar, but that was not too far off for Debrecen!
    • 81' Another warning for Liverpool as Dombi threads the ball through to Coulibaly, who would have been clean through but for a tight offside flag!
    • 80' The visitors press forward through Benayoun out on the right as Lucas threads a neat ball out to the Israeli.
    • 79' Carragher clambers above Meszaros to win his header inside the Debrecen box from Gerrard's free kick, but it drifts wide.
    • 78' Benayoun comes on to replace David Ngog, and that seems slightly strange with Liverpool pressing for a second - Kuyt is the lone striker now.
    • 77' Mascherano makes an impeccable tackle on Rudolf to deny the Debrecen forward another attacking run into the Liverpool half. Meanwhile, Fodor is replaced by Tibor Dombi for Debrecen.
    • 76' Benayoun is poised to come on for Liverpool as Rudolf storms forward once more for the hosts - he has looked bright all evening.
    • 75' Call it a side-note, by the dangerous Lisandro has been brought on for Lyon against Fiorentina which is a positive sign for Liverpool that the French side are keen to attack.
    • 74' The Debrecen faithful are in full voice as their side look more promising in this second half since the introduction of Coulibaly.
    • 73' Rudolf makes another very bright run for the hosts and Mascherano brings him down in what is a very dubious challenge, but the referee infuriates the home fans by ignoring it and waving play on!
    • 72' Agger finds Johnson in space down the right, but the full-back has been pretty subdued since his lightning start in the first half.
    • 71' Liverpool stroke the ball around in their half patiently, as Benayoun belatedly joins Aquilani on a sparsely-populated touchline - will Benitez make a change imminently?
    • 70' On the 70th-minute mark, it is time to check in with events at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Click here to follow that match LIVE
    • 69' Dirk Kuyt is now staying outwide on the right for Liverpool as the Reds continue to struggle for creativity in the final third.
    • 68' Coulibaly is proving to be a very positive substitution for the hosts as the imposing striker shows his pace once more down the right.
    • 67' Agger produces a superb run from the back, right to the edge of the Debrecen box, before Gerrard lashes his shot high and wide.
    • 66' Gerrard continues to provide the main threat for Liverpool as the visitors feed their skipper the ball at every opportunity.
    • 65' Alberto Aquilani is finally beginning to warm up on the touchline for Liverpool.
    • 64' Kuyt whips in a superb delivery from the right, but Lucas heads wide of the near post - not the man you want in that position!
    • 63' Ngog looks dismayed as he loses his control when charging down the right at pace - one poor touch and Bodnar is allowed to make the challenge.
    • 62' Adamo Coulibaly replaces Peter Szakaly as Debrecen introduce a second striker and change to a 4-4-2 formation.
    • 61' Debrecen are growing in confidence as they keep possession in their half with good patience.
    • 60' Another fine run and shot from Gerrard brings a good save from Poleksic, who sprawls himself down to his right and parries the ball to safety after the Liverpool skipper played a slick one-two with Kuyt.
    • 58' Gerrard surges into the Debrecen box, only for Marcell Fodor to make an impeccably-timed tackle to deny the Liverpool skipper - what a challenge!
    • 57' Just a footnote to this evening's drama, the match in Florence is running five minutes behind this one so there will be a nervous wait at full-time for Liverpool!
    • 56' Aurelio loses out to Rudolf as Debrecen battle hard in this second half to exert themselves on the contest.
    • 55' Gerrard lashes a fierce shot from the edge of the Debrecen box, but it is deflected wide for a corner.
    • 54' Szelesi makes a poor challenge on Lucas and is penalised, but that was not malicious.
    • 53' As the ball is lumped out of play inadvertently by Kuyt, what does everyone think of Benitez confining Yossi Benayoun and Alberto Aquilani to the bench this evening?
    • 52' Kuyt and Aurelio exchange passes down the left as the Dutchman continues to roam around in midfield.
    • 51' A Debrecen attack peters out as Szakaly beats Insua and skips past the full-back, but the Argentine makes a fine recovery.
    • 49' Debrecen clear the ball upfield through Fodor to deny Gerrard a free run at goal.
    • 48' Liverpool are already stamping their authority on the second half in terms of possession.
    • 47' Another very unconvincing clearance from Reina upfield almost falls to Laczko, but fortunately for the keeper, Agger deflects the ball out to Insua.
    • 46' The second half is underway at the Ferenc Puskas Stadium and Insua immediately bolts down the left before slicing his cross out for a goal kick.
    • 45+1' The half-time whistle goes and Rafael Benitez has a glum expression as he trudges down the tunnel with his players in close attendance - Liverpool lead 1-0 courtesy of David Ngog's fourth-minute strike. Click here to follow events in Florence
    • 45' Just one minute will be added at the end of this first half.
    • 44' Mascherano wins a throw in down the right for Liverpool but the visitors are forced backwards by some good pressing by Debrecen.
    • 43' Ngog shows some neat skill out on the left as he takes the ball down and skips past Bodnar to win a corner.
    • 42' Poleksic hammers the ball upfield to Laczko, and the forward takes the ball down in front of Carragher but shoots wide of Reina's far post.
    • 41' A reminder that if things stay as they are, Liverpool will be heading out: this is the state of play in Florence
    • 40' Ngog picks up a loose ball on the edge of the Debrecen box and lashes his shot towards the far corner of the goal, but Poleksic dives full-length to tip the ball wide - good save!
    • 39' Reina, who has sliced two goal kicks out of play already, makes good contact with a clearance under pressure from Laczko.
    • 38' Ngog loses out to Meszaros with the defender showing good strength to intercept and win the ball for the hosts.
    • 37' Liverpool have completed nearly three times as many passes as their opponents and the visitors enjoy some keep-ball in their half once more.
    • 36' Gerrard is playing very far forward for Liverpool and providing Ngog good support in attack, while Insua runs the ball out of play after a fine run down the left.
    • 35' Rudolf should equalise for the hosts! The Debrecen forward steals in between Johnson and Agger to meet Szelesi's delivery from the right, but his header drifts wide of Reina's near post!
    • 34' Mascherano fouls Szakaly in the Liverpool half, and the Argentine must be on the brink of a booking.
    • 33' Lucas and Aurelio exchange headers on halfway before Kuyt gets the ball down and passes it out to Gerrard on the right.
    • 32' The announcement of the goal in the Fiorentina game is blared out from the tannoy, so the Liverpool players must now be fully aware of the situation.
    • 31' Gerrard loses the ball to Kiss, but Lucas is quickly in to make a challenge and dispossess Czvitkovics.
    • 30' THERE HAS BEEN A GOAL AT THE STADIO ARTEMIO FRANCHI! Click here to read all about it!
    • 29' Ngog picks up the ball inside the Debrecen penalty area after Kuyt finds him in space, but his shot is tame and straight at Poleksic.
    • 28' The hosts waste the free kick and Laszlo Bodnar slides in late on Lucas and is lucky not to be booked.
    • 27' Johnson hauls down Laczko, who has looked the best Debrecen player on show, and the hosts have a free-kick in a dangerous area outside the Liverpool box.
    • 26' Mascherano clatters into the back of Szakaly and that was perhaps worth a booking too, but the Argentine gets away with it.
    • 25' Debrecen launch their first meaningful attack with Gergely Rudolf whipping a testing cross into the Liverpool half which is not dealt with but runs through to safety.
    • 24' Zoltan Szelesi is booked for leading with his elbow in an aerial challenge with Gerrard on halfway - that was a fair call.
    • 23' Reina takes an age over a goal kick which infuriates the home fans, but he just wanted to slow the tempo down slightly.
    • 22' Despite having just one man in attack, Liverpool have players supporting Ngog from all angles with both full-backs providing good width.
    • 21' Lucas gives the ball away poorly as Fodor puts him under pressure in midfield. There has also been a goal at the Camp Nou - click here for Barcelona v Internazionale LIVE
    • 20' Kuyt harries Laczko until the Debrecen forward gives the ball away and that is superb pressing from the Dutchman.
    • 19' Gerrard attempts an audacious dink through to Kuyt on the right, but the ball zips away from the Dutchman and out for a goal kick.
    • 18' Lucas and Mascherano are keeping the ball very patiently on halfway, but Aurelio makes a hash of a pass out on the right.
    • 17' Ngog wins a powerful header in attack for Liverpool, but he lacks support on this occasion and the chance peters out.
    • 16' Johnson touches the ball out to Aurelio, who narrows the angle before unleashing a fierce shot, but it flies wide of the far post - a nice idea.
    • 15' Aurelio will now whip in a free kick from out on the left with Johnson also standing over the ball.
    • 14' Johnson gives the ball away sloppily to the gloriously-named Zoltan Kiss, but Lucas promptly regains possession.
    • 13' Liverpool are pressing very high up the field and Debrecen are boxed inside their half and seem unable to gain possession.
    • 12' Fiorentina have hit the post twice already in the other match in Group E against Lyon. Click here to follow that match LIVE
    • 11' It should have been two! Gerrard whips in a devilish delivery from the right which beats the lunge of Marcell Fodor and Kuyt makes a tame contact in front of goal and the chance is wasted!
    • 10' Agger's distribution really is exquisite and the defender produces a raking pass out to Johnson but the full-back cannot control it.
    • 9' The visitors are keeping possession superbly in the Debrecen half and have their opponents firmly under the cosh.
    • 8' Aurelio whips in a superb delivery from out on the right and it evades everyone in the box and runs through to Poleksic.
    • 7' Dirk Kuyt has looked very good for Liverpool and is stretching the Debrecen back four along with Johnson.
    • 6' Mascherano keeps the ball well for Liverpool in midfield as the visitors press forward for another.
    • 4' GOAL!!! IT TAKES LIVERPOOL JUST FIVE MINUTES TO GO IN FRONT THROUGH NGOG! David Ngog stabs the ball home from close range after Dirk Kuyt floats across a delivery to the back post and Jamie Carragher heads the ball back across the six-yard box for the striker to convert - what a start for the Reds!
    • 3' Glen Johnson has also started very well and a foraging run down the right from the full-back brings Liverpool a corner.
    • 2' Liverpool have only won once in 10 games in all competitions, but begin this match brightly with Steven Gerrard seeing a lot of the ball in midfield.
    • 1' The first half is underway at the Ferenc Puskas Stadium, and Debrecen kick us off in their all-white strips.
    • - The players are out and the usual routine of the over-hyped anthem and profuse hand-shaking takes place. We are about set!
    • - Baby K believes that Liverpool will win 3-0 courtesy of goals from Gerrard, Aquilani and Ngog! What do you think? Post your predictions below
    • - The referee for this evening's match at the Ferenc Puskas Stadium is Bjorn Kuipers of the Netherlands.
    • - Liverpool have conceded only four goals in nine previous games against Hungarian clubs but have scored a mere six.
    • - Liverpool have failed to win any of their last three Champions League games. The last time they did that in one season, two years ago, they followed up with a Champions League record 8-0 win over Besiktas.
    • - Debrecen have lost six of their last 11 European home games, including a 3-0 reverse to Manchester United in the 2005-06 Champions League qualifying round, their only previous home game against an English club.
    • - Debrecen have lost all four Champions League games so far in their debut season and have the worst defensive record with 14 goals conceded.
    • - Debrecen: Vukasin Poleksic, Laszlo Bodnar, Mirsad Mijadinoski, Norbert Meszaros, Marcell Fodor, Zoltan Kiss, Zoltan Szelesi, Peter Czvitkovics, Zsolt Laczko, Peter Szakaly, Gergely Rudolf.
    • - The state of play in Group E is this: Lyon have already qualified for the knockout round. Fiorentina would join them if they beat the French side and would go through in any case should Liverpool not beat Debrecen.
    • - Debrecen host Liverpool with Rafa Benitez's side needing to win to stay in the competition - the stakes could barely be higher for the Reds!
    • - LIVERPOOL TEAM: Pepe Reina, Glen Johnson, Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger, Emiliano Insua, Lucas, Javier Mascherano, Dirk Kuyt, Steve Gerrard, Fabio Aurelio, David Ngog.

Expected Line-Up

  • Debrecen

    Manager: András Herczeg

    Starting line-up

    • V. Poleksic
    • L. Bodnár
    • N. Meszáros
    • M. Mijadinoski
    • M. Fodor Substitution Out (78′)
    • Z. Szelesi Yellow Card
    • Z. Kiss
    • P. Szakály Substitution Out (62′)
    • P. Czvitkovics
    • Z. Laczkó
    • G. Rudolf

    Subs

    • T. Dombi Substitution In78′
    • &. Komlòsi
    • C. Bernáth
    • A. Coulibaly Substitution In62′
    • L. Ramos
    • D. Pantic
    • J. Varga

    Injured

    None

    Suspended

    None

  • Liverpool

    Manager: Rafael Benítez

    Starting line-up

    • J. Reina
    • G. Johnson
    • J. Carragher
    • D. Agger
    • E. Insúa
    • Lucas
    • J. Mascherano
    • D. Kuyt
    • S. Gerrard Substitution Out (90′)
    • Fábio Aurélio Substitution Out (89′)
    • D. N'Gog Goal Substitution Out (77′)

    Subs

    • Y. Benayoun Substitution In77′
    • A. Dossena Substitution In89′
    • A. Aquilani Substitution In90′
    • M. Škrtel
    • J. Spearing
    • D. Cavalieri
    • S. Kyrgiakos

    Injured

    None

    Suspended

    None

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  1. liverpool can win the as they can
    liv (10/1)

    From Jana, on Fri 6 Nov 7:28AM

  2. Liverpool will lose!

    From Affi, on Wed 4 Nov 11:41PM

  3. Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe!!!!!!!!!­ !!!!!

    From chicken_liver_pixy, on Wed 4 Nov 10:16PM

  4. Debreceni 0-2 Liverpool

    From Alex, on Wed 21 Oct 8:03PM

  5. Debreceni 0-2 Liverpool

    From Alex, on Wed 21 Oct 8:02PM

  6. Debreceni 0-2 Liverpool

    From Alex, on Wed 21 Oct 8:01PM

  7. Debreceni 0-2 Liverpool

    From Alex, on Wed 21 Oct 8:01PM

  8. Debreceni 0-2 Liverpool

    From Alex, on Wed 21 Oct 8:01PM

  9. Debreceni 0-2 Liverpool

    From Alex, on Wed 21 Oct 8:01PM

  10. wtf

    From Clare, on Sun 27 Sep 12:32PM

  11. how do they know that LIVERPOOL and DEBRECEN drawn.

    From EmilZ, on Fri 25 Sep 8:28AM

  12. huh? WTF? LFC to win 0-5!

    From Dee, on Sun 20 Sep 11:46PM

  13. liverpool keep on scoring goals .i'm your biggest­ fan on this planet

    From Rene, on Sun 20 Sep 5:11PM

  14. we all know liverpool would win because they are awsome­ and they rock .

    From Rene, on Sun 20 Sep 5:09PM

  15. liverpool would win . come on liverpool.
    i know you­ would win.

    From Rene, on Sun 20 Sep 5:07PM

  16. liverpool rock and they can win

    From Rene, on Sun 20 Sep 5:06PM

  17. it's not live yet but i know liverpool would win­ because they are the best because of fernando torres

    From Rene, on Sun 20 Sep 5:02PM

  18. its not li ve

    From Ihshaan, on Sat 19 Sep 2:40PM
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