Match report
Liverpool Defeats Middlesbrough 3-0 in Premier League Clash
Liverpool
3–0
FT
Middlesbrough
May 21, 2017
Liverpool defeated Middlesbrough with a convincing 3-0 scoreline in their Premier League fixture. Goals from Georginio Wijnaldum, Philippe Coutinho, and Adam Lallana ensured the victory. The match saw Middlesbrough's R. Gestede receive a yellow card, but it was Liverpool who dominated the game, securing three crucial points in the league.
Key Facts
- • Liverpool scored three goals by G. Wijnaldum (45'), Coutinho (51'), and A. Lallana (56')
- • R. Gestede of Middlesbrough received a yellow card at 56'
- • Substitutions made by Liverpool included Roberto Firmino (79'), Daniel Sturridge (82'), and J. Milner (86')
Lineups
Liverpool
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 22 S. Mignolet (G)
- 6 D. Lovren (D)
- 2 N. Clyne (D)
- 32 J. Matip (D)
- 7 J. Milner (D)
- 5 G. Wijnaldum (M)
- 20 A. Lallana (M)
- 10 Philippe Coutinho (M)
- 23 E. Can (M)
- 15 D. Sturridge (F)
- 11 Roberto Firmino (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Lucas Leiva
- 27 D. Origi
- 18 Alberto Moreno
- 1 L. Karius
- 16 M. Grujić
- 17 R. Klavan
- 66 T. Arnold
Middlesbrough
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 12 B. Guzan (G)
- 3 G. Friend (D)
- 2 Fábio (D)
- 6 B. Gibson (D)
- 25 C. Chambers (D)
- 19 S. Downing (F)
- 7 G. Leadbitter (M)
- 8 A. Clayton (M)
- 34 A. Forshaw (M)
- 29 R. Gestede (F)
- 20 P. Bamford (F)
Substitutes
- 4 Daniel Ayala
- 10 Álvaro Negredo
- 1 D. Konstantopoulos
- 5 B. Espinosa
- 11 V. Fischer
- 14 M. de Roon
- 18 C. Stuani
Timeline
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45'+1 Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalG. Wijnaldum · Assist: Roberto Firmino -
51' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalCoutinho -
56' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow CardR. Gestede -
56' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalA. Lallana · Assist: G. Wijnaldum -
73' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1Off: Fábio · On: Daniel Ayala -
73' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Gestede · On: Álvaro Negredo -
79' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1Off: Roberto Firmino · On: Lucas Leiva -
82' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Sturridge · On: D. Origi -
86' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Milner · On: Alberto Moreno
Match Stats
| Stat | Liverpool | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 67% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 25 | 9 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 752 | 260 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 3 |
| Possession | 73% | 27% |
| Accurate Passes | 670 | 174 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 13 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ G. Wijnaldum's goal at 45' set the tone for Liverpool, giving them an early lead in the second half
- ▸ Coutinho's goal at 51' and Lallana's at 56' secured Liverpool's dominance and effectively ended any chance of a comeback by Middlesbrough