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26/02/2059, Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Live on National TV
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Sri Lanka Vs Liberia

Sri Lanka play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: G Bhattacharya (GK) , V Iyer (CB) , A Molhu (CB) , A Dube (RB) , R Jangade (LB) , V Sadasivarao (CM) , R Ramanathan (CDM) , A Trivedi (CDM) , J Mehra (RW) , R Gaud (LW) , K Gaikwad (ST) And the subs are: R Jagpal (CB) , D Madhaven (CB) , D Goel (CM) , V Batra (CM) , G Tiwari (ST)

Liberia play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: C Magouirk (GK) , H Christopher (CB) , H Ainslie (CB) , D Crear (RB) , K Kirkbride (LB) , C Kirkland (CM) , J Woodhead (CDM) , L Rogerson (CDM) , R Moncur (RW) , J Ines (LW) , J Pottinger (ST) And the subs are: R Scobie (CB) , R Down (CB) , J Neily (CM) , M Nisbett (CM) , J Wathen (ST)
Welcome to Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka where Sri Lanka will face Liberia.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 25000.

1' - Sri Lanka kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Ranjiv Ramanathan slides the ball to Vijay Iyer.  Vijay Iyer passes the ball to Vivek Sadasivarao.  Vivek Sadasivarao sees a run from Ashok Trivedi.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

9' - Ranjiv Jangade tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Sri Lanka!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

9' - Liberia kick the ball off for the restart.  

13' - Louis Rogerson passes the ball to Hayden Christopher.  Hayden Christopher passes to Chris Kirkland.  Chris Kirkland finds Louis Rogerson with a long pass.  Louis Rogerson spots a run from John Woodhead.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and John Woodhead takes the ball.  John Woodhead shoots towards goal...but Girish Bhattacharya stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Vivek Sadasivarao is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

14' - Kian Kirkbride speeds past Vivek Sadasivarao.  

16' - Kian Kirkbride sees Jonathan Ines making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Jonathan Ines is able to control the ball.  Jonathan Ines looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Girish Bhattacharya!  Justin Pottinger pounces on the loose ball...Justin Pottinger hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Justin Pottinger for Liberia!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

17' - Sri Lanka kick the ball off for the restart.  

21' - Vijay Iyer plays the ball to Ranjiv Ramanathan.  Ranjiv Ramanathan passes the ball to Vivek Sadasivarao.  Vivek Sadasivarao sees Ashok Trivedi making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Ashok Trivedi is able to take the ball.  Ashok Trivedi looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

24' - Cody Magouirk hits the ball long to Harry Ainslie.  Ranjiv Ramanathan dispossesses Harry Ainslie and the ball goes loose.  Kian Kirkbride successfully tackles Ranjiv Ramanathan and gains possession for his team.  Kian Kirkbride brings the ball forward, outpacing Ashok Trivedi.  

24' - Kian Kirkbride sees Rex Moncur making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Rex Moncur has strayed offside!  

26' - Kiran Gaikwad finds Ranjiv Ramanathan with a long pass.  Ranjiv Ramanathan hits a shot from long range...but its wide!

30' - Cody Magouirk plays the ball to Hayden Christopher.  Hayden Christopher finds Chris Kirkland with a long ball.  Chris Kirkland passes the ball to Jonathan Ines.  Jonathan Ines spots a run from Justin Pottinger.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

33' - Kiran Gaikwad hits the ball long to Ranjiv Jangade.  Ranjiv Jangade spots a run from Vivek Sadasivarao.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Vivek Sadasivarao takes the ball.  Vivek Sadasivarao tries to place the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

39' - Justin Pottinger dispossesses Ranjiv Ramanathan and takes the ball.  Liberia try to launch a counter attack.  Justin Pottinger sees Chris Kirkland making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

43' - John Woodhead attempts to beat Ranjiv Jangade using his skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

43' - John Woodhead sees Justin Pottinger making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Justin Pottinger is caught offside!  

45' - Kiran Gaikwad plays a short pass to Ananta Dube.  Ananta Dube brings the ball forward, outpacing Dave Crear.  

46' - Ananta Dube sees a run from Jasvinder Mehra.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Jasvinder Mehra is able to take the ball.  Jasvinder Mehra tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

47' - Liberia kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - Ranjiv Ramanathan dispossesses John Woodhead and the ball goes loose.  Harry Ainslie sees Chris Kirkland making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Chris Kirkland is caught offside!  

53' - Kiran Gaikwad passes a long ball to Ranjiv Ramanathan.  Ranjiv Ramanathan attempts to beat Kian Kirkbride using his skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Ranjiv Ramanathan runs with the ball!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ashok Trivedi is going to be taken off.  Darshan Madhaven is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Chris Kirkland will come off.  Mark Nisbett is going to be brought on.  

56' - Ranjiv Ramanathan sees a run from Ranjiv Gaud.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Ranjiv Gaud is able to control the ball.  Ranjiv Gaud attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but Cody Magouirk stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Hayden Christopher is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

57' - Louis Rogerson successfully tackles Vijay Iyer and takes the ball.  Liberia try to launch a counter attack.  Louis Rogerson sees Jonathan Ines making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Jonathan Ines takes the ball.  Jonathan Ines attempts a shot...and Jonathan Ines scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Liberia player!  The ball went in off the upright!

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hayden Christopher will come off.  Rob Scobie joins the game from the bench.  

58' - Sri Lanka kick the ball off for the restart.  

63' - Darshan Madhaven passes to Vivek Sadasivarao.  Vivek Sadasivarao plays a short pass to Vijay Iyer.  Vijay Iyer plays a long pass to Arun Molhu.  Louis Rogerson dispossesses Arun Molhu and the ball goes loose.  Vivek Sadasivarao tackles Harry Ainslie and gains possession for his team.  Vivek Sadasivarao sees Ranjiv Ramanathan making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

65' - Jonathan Ines hits the ball long to Harry Ainslie.  Harry Ainslie sees a run from Mark Nisbett.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Mark Nisbett is able to take the ball.  Mark Nisbett tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

67' - Girish Bhattacharya finds Vivek Sadasivarao with a long pass.  Vivek Sadasivarao tries to use ball skills to beat Louis Rogerson, but is then fouled.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Louis Rogerson.That will be a freekick for Sri Lanka.  

68' - Ananta Dube steps up to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but Harry Ainslie intercepts the ball.  

75' - Vivek Sadasivarao successfully tackles Harry Ainslie and the ball goes loose.  Kian Kirkbride passes to Mark Nisbett.  Mark Nisbett passes the ball to Harry Ainslie.  Harry Ainslie plays the ball to Mark Nisbett.  Mark Nisbett plays a short pass to Louis Rogerson.  Louis Rogerson slides the ball to Mark Nisbett.  Mark Nisbett spots a run from Justin Pottinger.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

78' - Liberia try to launch a quick counter attack.  Jasvinder Mehra dispossesses Kian Kirkbride and takes possession.  Sri Lanka try to launch a counter attack.  Jasvinder Mehra hits the ball from long range...but the shot goes wide!

79' - Cody Magouirk sees Justin Pottinger making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Justin Pottinger has strayed offside!  

83' - Louis Rogerson successfully tackles Vijay Iyer and takes the ball.  Louis Rogerson hits a shot from distance...and its in! It's a fine goal from Louis Rogerson for Liberia!  The ball went in off the upright!

83' - Sri Lanka kick the ball off for the restart.  

86' - Ranjiv Ramanathan passes the ball to Arun Molhu.  Arun Molhu finds Ranjiv Ramanathan with a short pass.  Ranjiv Ramanathan passes a long ball to Vijay Iyer.  Vijay Iyer sees a run from Jasvinder Mehra.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Jasvinder Mehra is caught offside!  

91' - Jonathan Ines passes a long ball to Louis Rogerson.  Louis Rogerson spots a run from Justin Pottinger.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Justin Pottinger takes the ball.  Justin Pottinger looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Girish Bhattacharya!  John Woodhead gets to the ball first...John Woodhead fires a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  



The match has ended Sri Lanka 1 - 3 Liberia.