Match report

Liverpool Defeats Leeds 2-0 in League Cup

Liverpool
Liverpool
2–0
FT
Leeds
Leeds
Nov 29, 2016

Liverpool proved too strong for Leeds, defeating them 2-0 in the League Cup. D. Origi and B. Woodburn scored the goals, while both teams saw multiple substitutions and received yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Liverpool 2-0 Leeds
  • • Goals: D. Origi (76'), B. Woodburn (81')
  • • Liverpool Substitutions: K. Stewart (67'), O. Ejaria (82'), Marko Grujić (90+1)
  • • Leeds Substitutions: Eunan O'Kane (28'), L. Cooper (46'), S. Dallas (62')
  • • Yellow Cards: S. Doukara (56'), D. Origi (90')

Lineups

Liverpool

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 S. Mignolet (G)
  • 17 R. Klavan (D)
  • 18 Alberto Moreno (D)
  • 5 G. Wijnaldum (M)
  • 21 Lucas Leiva (M)
  • 23 E. Can (M)
  • 35 K. Stewart (M)
  • 53 O. Ejaria (M)
  • 66 T. Arnold (D)
  • 19 S. Mané (F)
  • 27 D. Origi (F)

Substitutes

  • 58 B. Woodburn
  • 7 J. Milner
  • 16 M. Grujić
  • 1 L. Karius
  • 2 N. Clyne
  • 6 D. Lovren
  • 14 J. Henderson

Leeds

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 M. Silvestri (G)
  • 28 G. Berardi (D)
  • 6 L. Cooper (D)
  • 5 K. Bartley (D)
  • 21 C. Taylor (D)
  • 14 E. O'Kane (M)
  • 15 S. Dallas (M)
  • 7 K. Roofe (F)
  • 25 Ronaldo Vieira (M)
  • 11 S. Doukara (F)
  • 24 H. Sacko (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 K. Phillips
  • 2 L. Ayling
  • 9 C. Wood
  • 1 R. Green
  • 10 M. Antonsson
  • 16 M. Grimes
  • 27 A. Mowatt

Timeline

  1. Leeds
    28' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Eunan O'Kane · On: K. Phillips
  2. Leeds
    46' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Cooper · On: Luke Ayling
  3. Leeds
    56' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    S. Doukara
  4. Leeds
    62' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Dallas · On: C. Wood
  5. Liverpool
    67' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Stewart · On: B. Woodburn
  6. Liverpool
    76' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Origi · Assist: T. Alexander-Arnold
  7. Liverpool
    81' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Woodburn · Assist: G. Wijnaldum
  8. Liverpool
    82' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Ejaria · On: J. Milner
  9. Liverpool
    90'+1 Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Origi · On: Marko Grujić
  10. Liverpool
    90' Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    D. Origi

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool Leeds
Fouls 5 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 3 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Origi's goal in the 76th minute put Liverpool ahead, giving them a crucial advantage over Leeds.
  • ▸ B. Woodburn's goal in the 81st minute sealed the victory for Liverpool, maintaining their lead in the competition.