Good evening and welcome to LIVE text commentary of the Europa League Group B clash between FC Sion and Liverpool at the Stade Tourbillon. The Merseysiders have already qualified for the last 32 and will top the pool if they avoid defeat against a Swiss outfit who will be without several key first-teamers. Kick off 6pm GMT.
Europa League / Group Stage
Tourbillon / 10.12.2015
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Updated 10/12/2015 at 19:58 GMT
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Not much happening out there. No real urgency from either side.
52'
Sion skipper, Kouassi booked for a late challenge on Lallana. He will miss the first leg of the next round should the Swiss side qualify.
50'
Modou wriggles clear down the left and gets to the byline before clipping in a cross that is nodded away at the near post by Toure.
49'
Liverpool with a lot of possession early on in this second period. The visitors look very composed.
48'
Origi battles for the ball on the right of the area, takes down the pass and conjures up a lovely cross for Milner who can only get a knee on it and divert it straight to the keeper. If he'd left it Firmino was completely free at the far post.
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KICK OFF! Sion restart the contest.
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PHOTO: It's been a tough first half for creative players.
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HT: Sion 0-0 Liverpool. The Reds have looked the more dangerous in a first period of few chances. Brad Smith has made a good impression on his full debut for Klopp's men who are on course to top the group. A draw will suit both sides, with Sion also set to qualify in second spot if it ends all square.
45'
Smith will be playing on the icy section of the pitch in the second half. Clyne is currently having to contend with that at right back.
44'
Another needless foul from Smith. The crowd want him booked. The full back is walking a tight rope. Odds-on he'll go in the book if he commits another silly foul.
43'
As it stands, Liverpool will win the group with Sion second.
42'
Smith penalised again, this time for bundling over Assifuah.
41'
Liverpool have looked quite bright going forward but when you reflect on the half not much has happened.
39'
Smith flies into an aerial challenge with Carlitos and leaves the forward on the rolling around on the deck. The Sion players surround the referee who just has a quiet word with the Reds left back.
38'
Assifuah catches Milner in an aerial challenge. He needs to be careful given that has already been booked.