LFC Masters in Malaysia

Sunday 22 April, 11pm

The Masters have returned to the hotel just in time to catch Liverpool’s clash with West Brom back home. It’s been a great first day in Kuala Lumpur, and once again we’ve been left staggered by the sheer fervour for LFC in this part of the world. Thanks to everyone we encountered tonight for being so friendly and helpful. Goodnight and well done Reds once again!
Sunday 22 April, 9.05pm

Fowler lifts the trophy for Liverpool and the Kopites inside the arena go wild. The players then embark on a lap of honour as they’re serenaded by You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Sunday 22 April, 9.00pm

Robbie Fowler has not only been named as the competition’s top goalscorer with 13 goals, but he was also elected the player of the tournament, and is presented with two trophies.
Sunday 22 April, 8.50pm

Champions! Liverpool have clinched the 2012 Standard Chartered Malaysian Masters with a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over United.
A frantic game ended 4-4, with Robbie Fowler scoring his second of the game in the final five seconds to force the spot-kick drama. Earlier, God had found the back of the net to become the highest ever goalscorer in any Masters tournament.
With the penalties taking place in front of the Liverpool section, Paul Jones saved superbly from David May to hand the Reds the advantage. Berger, Fowler, Kvarme and Smicer all netted before none-other-than Stephane Henchoz stepped up to convert the final kick to clinch the trophy.

Sunday 22 April, 8.15pm
United beat Malaysia 10-2 to eliminate the All-Stars and set-up a mouth-watering final clash with Liverpool...
Sunday 22 April, 8pm
Michael Thomas to LFC TV: “Did you get Rob Jones’s goal? Did you film it?”
Sunday 22 April, 7.50pm
The Reds make sure of finishing first in the group after a pulsating clash with the All-Stars ends 9-8 in their favour.
In a topsy-turvy game, Robbie Fowler struck five times, while Steve Harkness helped himself to a hat-trick. Steve McManaman wrapped up the scoring.
The All-Stars still have a chance of making the final to secure a re-run of last night’s clash, but they’ll need to hope United don’t win by eight clear goals against Malaysia.
Sunday 22 April, 7.30pm
“Get that on the website!” Rob Jones shouts as he spots me writing a blog post when walking back onto the court -, haha! Earlier, he revealed to Luke how he’d asked his teammates to help him try and get him a goal – a ‘collectors’ item’ is how Steve McManaman described it.
Sunday 22 April, 7.25pm
Liverpool are through to the final once again thanks to an 8-4 win against Malaysia.
Robbie Fowler netted another treble, Steve Harkness and Bjorn Tore Kvarme both bagged a brace, but the game was notable for a goal from Rob Jones. The full-back went his entire Liverpool career without finding the back of the net, so his strike was met with joyous celebrations from his teammates.
The All-Stars and United drew 4-4 in the earlier game that saw Anfield legend John Barnes make a return to action for the former.
Sunday 22 April, 6.45pm
Comedy moment of the night so far – Jeff Winter momentarily delaying the kick-off of the All-Stars versus United clash to bust some moves to club anthem Levels by Avicii.
Sunday 22 April, 6.40pm
Liverpool show no signs of a Brunei hangover as they get off to a flyer in the Malaysian Masters with a resounding 7-4 win over United.
Robbie Fowler was again the star of the show, helping himself to a hat-trick much to the joy of the Reds fans inside the arena. Stephane Henchoz, Vladimir Smicer, Bjorn Tore Kvarme and Patrik Berger were also on target.
In the tournament’s opening contest, the Premier League All-Stars – winners of last night’s competition in Brunei – won 6-1 against Malaysia.
Could there be a repeat of last night’s final on the cards? Certainly seems that way...
Sunday 22 April, 6.05pm
The four teams have been presented to the crowd. No prizes for guessing which side received the biggest cheer of the night, although it’s a tie between the United players and referee Jeff Winter as to who received the loudest chorus of boos.
Sunday 22 April, 5.55pm
Just grabbed a quick word with Phil Neal, Liverpool Masters’ manager for this evening. He’s in confident mood. “I’ve passed on a few tips about things I’ve noticed about the All-Stars and United to the lads. By all accounts, they deserved to win the tournament in Brunei last night. I’m confident we can go one better this evening and reward these brilliant fans.”
Sunday 22 April, 5.45pm

Second to Liverpool fans in the noise stakes are a section of ‘Malaysian Ultras’ who are here to support the local side in the tournament.
Sunday 22 April, 5.30pm
The All-Star’s Kevin Gallen has also commented to us about the amazing level of support for Liverpool inside the area. “They’re singing You’ll Never Walk Alone out there, it’s incredible.”
Sunday 22 April, 5.20pm
Manchester United’s Clayton Blackmore has just walked by us in the tunnel and remarked: “It’s like Anfield out there.” Good work, Malaysian Reds!
Sunday 22 April, 5pm

LFC TV has just conducted an impromptu singing session inside the stadium. There’s still an hour to kick-off, but the section of the arena where Liverpool fans have elected to gather is already nearly full and they’re creating quite a racket. We take some photos of the banners and scarves on show, and when we ask one fan to hold his sign up, the entire Reds’ section rise to their feet and deliver a rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone with scarves aloft. It’s an incredible sight.
Sunday 22 April, 4.35pm
The players have arrived at the arena, which is already bouncing both inside and out. Walking around outside, it would appear at least 80 per cent of those in attendance are Liverpool fans and there’s a great atmosphere building up.
Sunday 22 April, 2.15pm
Right, we're about to leave for the Malaysian Masters tournament. Hopefully there will be internet access in the stadium to allow me to do live updates on the blog, but if not then check back later for a report, reaction and photos. Got a good feeling the Reds are going to lift that trophy tonight.
Sunday 22 April, 1.45pm
We’ve checked into our stunning hotel in the city centre and the players are enjoying lunch before departing to the stadium in a short while. We’re greeted by a familiar face in the form of Phil Neal, who flew over to Kuala Lumpur a bit earlier than us. He seems happy to see us!
Sunday 22 April, 12.40pm
We’re heading towards the bus when Vladimir Smicer comes striding back towards us with purpose. “I’ve left my book in the trolley,” he says. Luckily, eagle-eyed Richard spotted it and hands it back to our Czech mate. “I can be an idiot sometimes,” laughs a relieved Vladi.
Sunday 22 April, 12.30pm
We’ve arrived safe and sound in Malaysia and we’re now en-route to our hotel in Kuala Lumpur. First impressions are that it’s hotter than it was in Brunei – and that’s saying something! Looking forward to meeting more Reds fans tonight.
Sunday 22 April, 9.40am
Our flight has been delayed and no-one seems to know when we will be boarding, so I decide to leave the gate to return to the coffee store to access the Wifi. No sooner have I sat down, I am required to run back to the gate as everyone has started to get on the plane. Typical.
Sunday 22 April, 8.15am
We’ve checked in at Brunei airport ready for our flight to Kuala Lumpur. Wifi problems in the hotel meant a late night for the LFC TV boys, so a round of strong coffees is in order as we wait at our boarding gate. We’re soon joined in the Coffee Bean store by the Liverpool contingent, and we decide to get a round in for Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman and Stephane Henchoz. The boys are very grateful, although Luke’s decision to have an early-morning slice of carrot cake is met by quizzical looks from God and Macca. “At seven o’clock in the morning?!” exclaims Fowler. Rob Jones wouldn’t mind a piece, though. If he wasn’t an athlete he says before adding, “What are you laughing at?” Elsewhere, Richard has befriended Frank Lebouef with the pair locked deep in conversation for the last half hour or so...

 I’m Liverpoolfc.tv journalist James Carroll and this week myself and my LFC TV colleagues Luke Morley and Richard Goodaire will be in the Far East with members of an LFC Masters team as they compete in two 2012 EPL Asian Masters tournaments in Brunei and Malaysia. Over the course of the next few days, we’ll be bringing you behind-the-scenes updates from the squad so make sure you follow this blog for a unique insight into how the lads fare. You can also follow me on Twitter @James_Carroll84. After Brunei, we're now in Malaysia for the Standard Chartered sponsored Malaysian Masters.