[lfc-news] Reserves v Middlesbrough report - Official Site

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Official LFC Website, 18 Aug 2004
RESERVES CRASH TO DEFEAT
There was disappointment for Liverpool Reserves who went down to their
second straight defeat of the season as a spectacular injury time winner
gave Middlesbrough a deserved 1-0 victory at Central Park, home of
Billingham and Synthonia FC, writes Steve Hunter.

The goal was scored by James Morrison who produced a superb 20-yard curled
drive beyond the reach of Paul Harrison into the net. For their second half
display the home side deserved the three points but it was a disappointing
night for Hughie McAuley's side.

The kick-off was delayed by 20 minutes due to a severe thunder and
lightning storm in the Teeside area and despite a bright start from
Liverpool showing good movement they found it difficult to create any clear
cut chances.

Liverpool's best player was midfielder Stephen Warnock who worked hard on
the left side of midfield and played the final 25 minutes up front to
support the lone striker Mark Smyth.

Marshalled at the back by the experienced Colin Cooper Liverpool found it
difficult to get balls in behind the Boro defence and how Hughie McAuley'
side missed the goal threat of the injured Neil Mellor. Mark Smyth is more
of a support striker and he battled hard for little reward.

In the centre of midfield Igor Biscan partnered captain John Welsh but
despite a bright opening to the match the pair failed to impose any
meaningful authority on the game.

On the bright side midfielder David Mannix started the game and played for
62 minutes and he will be hoping it' a new start for him after being
plagued by a bad knee injury for the past two years.

Middlesbrough won the FA Youth Cup last season and fielded some of the team
in their line-up.

Liverpool did start the match brightly and after five minutes John Welsh
saw a low drive well handled by Boro keeper David Knight.

Liverpool goalkeeper Paul Harrison showed his qualities after 14 minutes
when he made an excellent point blank save to keepout an effort from Jason
Kennedy.

Igor Biscan went close for the Reds after 19 minutes when he set off on a
mazy run which saw him nutmeg a defender then saw an effort well saved by
Knight.

Middlesbrough' former Manchester United midfielder Mark Wilson went close
on a couple of occasions for the home side with one rasping drive inches wide.

The second half was a largely disappointing affair although Jon Otsemobor
almost scored what would have been a sensational goal. Setting off on a
mazy run from inside his own half the right back waltzed his way to the
edge of the box but instead of shooting tried to pass the ball to Warnock
who was blocked out.

John Welsh had a good first half for the Reds when he made good tackles,
sprayed some good passes around the park and was an inspirational figure.
Unfortunately the second half was something of a non event for Liverpool
and but for Reds keeper Harrison the score could have been more than 1-0.

Middlesbrough Reserves: Knight, McMahon, Taylor, Wilson, Cooper, Bates,
Morrison, Cattermole, Graham, Kennedy (Craddock 72), Johnson.

Liverpool Reserves: Harrison, Otsemobor, Whitbread, Raven, Biscan,
O?Donnell, Guthrie, Welsh, Smyth, Mannix (Butler 62), Warnock. Subs unused:
Luzi, Wilkie, Noon, James Smith.

Referee: J Moss

Liverpoolfc.tv Man of the Match: Stephen Warnock. He worked his socks off
all night and tried to inspire his team mates but had little support in attack.


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