Match report

Liverpool Defeats Middlesbrough 3-0 in Premier League Clash

Liverpool
Liverpool
3–0
FT
Middlesbrough
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

  1. Liverpool
    45'+1 Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Wijnaldum · Assist: Roberto Firmino
  2. Liverpool
    51' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    Coutinho
  3. Middlesbrough
    56' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    R. Gestede
  4. Liverpool
    56' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lallana · Assist: G. Wijnaldum
  5. Middlesbrough
    73' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fábio · On: Daniel Ayala
  6. Middlesbrough
    73' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Gestede · On: Álvaro Negredo
  7. Liverpool
    79' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Roberto Firmino · On: Lucas Leiva
  8. Liverpool
    82' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Sturridge · On: D. Origi
  9. Liverpool
    86' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: 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