Hertha Berlin v Liverpool

Summary

Friendly result: Hertha Berlin 0-3 Liverpool
Solanke, a late addition to the starting XI, scores header
Wijnaldum & Salah also on target for Reds
Emirates Cup result: Arsenal 5-2 Benfica
Walcott scores twice, Giroud & Iwobi also on target
Result: Chelsea 1-2 Inter Milan

Live Reporting

Neil Johnston

SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Arsenal 5-2 Benfica
A ridiculous number of substitutions taking place at the Emirates right now. Theo Walcott won't be taking home the match ball. His number is up. One of the biggest roars of the afternoon greets the introduction of Alexandre Lacazette.
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HALF-TIMEpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Hertha Berlin 0-2 Liverpool
Liverpool are in control in Germany.
GOAL - Arsenal 5-2 Benficapublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Alex Iwobi
And another! Some of the marking in this game has been pretty shabby but the finishing is top notch.
Alex Iwobi lashes home an unstoppable effort from inside the area and the Gunners are out of sight.
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GOAL - Arsenal 4-2 Benficapublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Olivier Giroud
It's raining goals in north London.
Olivier Giroud joins the party with a volley following Reiss Nelson's dragback and pinpoint cross.
It's pouring down but the home fans are enjoying this.
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GOAL - Hertha Berlin 0-2 Liverpoolpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Georginio Wijnaldum
Smart finish from Georginio Wijnaldum which all came after Dominic Solanke's perseverance to win the ball back. The Reds are looking razor sharp in Germany.
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Postpublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Hertha Berlin 0-1 Liverpool
Around 10 minutes left in the first half in Berlin where Liverpool lead thanks to Dominic Solanki's fine header.
So far so good for Jurgen Klopp's men in the early evening sunshine.
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Postpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Arsenal 3-2 Benfica
Hat-trick chance for Theo Walcott after Olivier Giroud shields the ball from a red shirt before setting up his team-mate 10 yards out.
Surely a goal? No, Walcott can't keep his composure and blazes over before taking a tumble and thumping the ground in disgust.
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Postpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Arsenal 3-2 Benfica
Umbrellas spotted in the crowd at the Emirates. The great British summer...
Meanwhile, Calum Chambers has started the second half in place of Rob Holding.
GOAL - Arsenal 3-2 Benficapublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Lisandro Lopez (own goal)
Theo Walcott is involved again as he tries to pick out Olivier Giroud - Lisandro Lopez slicing it pass his own keeper while trying to cut out the pass. The Gunners are back in the lead.
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Postpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Hertha Berlin 0-1 Liverpool
A word about Liverpool's goal. It was a terrific spot by Adam Lallana to pick out Dominic Solanke.
Sadio Mane has just volleyed narrowly over the bar after a terrific solo run.
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KICK-OFFpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Arsenal 2-2 Benfica
Back under way at the Emirates where fans were treated to a first-half goal fest.
Postpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Hertha Berlin 0-1 Liverpool
Twenty minutes on the clock. Sadio Mane back in action, Dominic Solanke's goal, Philippe Coutinho spraying the ball to all areas...lots of encouraging signs for Jurgen Klopp.
GOAL - Hertha Berlin 0-1 Liverpoolpublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Dominic Solanke
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Dominic Solanke's cute header puts the Reds ahead.
The 19-year-old stretches his neck muscles to get on the end of a cross and the ball loops over the keeper into the net.
That's his second goal in a Liverpool shirt. A highly encouraging start to his Reds career.
Postpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Hertha Berlin 0-0 Liverpool
What a terrific noise in Berlin. Liverpool fans have travelled in numbers and are contributing to a great atmosphere.
Sadio Mane is putting himself about and he's just scuffed a great chance inside the area.
Postpublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Hertha Berlin 0-0 Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp has been taking style lessons from Tony Pulis. The Liverpool boss is sporting a red LFC baseball cap on his return to Germany.
Postpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Hertha Berlin 0-0 Liverpool
A late change before kick-off sees new signing Dominic Solanke replace Divock Origi up front for the Reds.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Arsenal 2-2 Benfica
Decent game. Theo Walcott is on a hat-trick.
Postpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Hertha Berlin 0-0 Liverpool
Andy Robertson will make his Liverpool debut in the second half in Berlin. The defender starts on a bench which also includes Jordan Henderson and Mohamed Salah.
KICK-OFFpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Hertha Berlin 0-0 Liverpool
Early evening sunshine in Berlin as Liverpool get under way.
Meanwhile, it's raining in north London.
GOAL - Arsenal 2-2 Benficapublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 29 July 2017
Eduardo Salvio
This is a cracker. Benfica are back on level terms before the interval. Once again David Ospina is beaten by a heavy deflection - Eduardo Salio's shot cannoning off Rob Holding into the net.
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