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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to Everton. A crowd of 8,492 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Cardiff City and Everton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Everton kicking off!
20.47
Silvio Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Mckay. Spencer Mckay shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.53
Dale May flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Goodwin. Darren Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Lumsdon. Tony Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Stewart who gathers it comfortably.
22.08
Cardiff City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
24.31
Cardiff City are easily keeping Everton at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
30.49
Harvey Jeffers chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Shields. Marc Shields sees space and advances. Marc Shields knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Naylor.
32.57
Marcus Finney knocks the ball forward to Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford plays a perfect one-two with Tony Lumsdon and rushes in on goal... Peter Beresford shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.48
Shaun Weir makes a simple pass to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga takes it forward alone. Silvio Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby flicks the ball with his head. Stanley Brown is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.53
Silvio Postiga sees space and advances. Silvio Postiga goes all the way! Silvio Postiga shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
42.19
Marcus Finney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Lumsdon. Tony Lumsdon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.49
Steve Pearson comes in with a late challenge on Luke Huckerby. Steve Pearson is shown the yellow card! Luke Huckerby gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Cardiff City kick off!
47.55
Greg Adams threads the ball through to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
48.01
Tonci Suker flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Mckay. Spencer Mckay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Stanley Brown manages to keep it out.
49.52
Darren Goodwin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Lumsdon. Tony Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.55
Marc Shields barges into Greg Adams. The referee calls over Marc Shields and warns him to calm down! Greg Adams runs off the knock.
55.12
Greg Adams clumsily knocks into Marc Shields. The referee calls over Greg Adams and warns him to calm down! Marc Shields carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.01
Peter Beresford comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Weir. Peter Beresford is warned by the referee! Shaun Weir grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.35
Marcus Finney chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Lumsdon. Tony Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
61.47
Scott Benali passes the ball forward to Greg Adams. Greg Adams makes a simple pass to Spencer Mckay. Spencer Mckay passes the ball forward to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.43
Greg Adams threads the ball through to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.11
Steve Pearson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Shields. Marc Shields makes a simple pass to Gavin Clegg. Gavin Clegg tries a spectacular long range effort but Robert Stewart is on top of it.
71.03
Silvio Postiga makes a beautiful solo run. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Pearson.
72.32
Marc Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.03
Darren Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.12
Harvey Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Finney. Marcus Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford goes all the way! Peter Beresford takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Robert Stewart easily smothers it!
81.35
Darren Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Lumsdon. Tony Lumsdon shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Robert Stewart!
83.21
Darren Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Clegg. Gavin Clegg shoots from just inside the box but Robert Stewart is on top of it.
89.09
Greg Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Mckay. Spencer Mckay goes all the way! Spencer Mckay rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Shaun Weir sees space and advances. Shaun Weir chips the ball to his team mate, Max Mowbray. Max Mowbray knocks the ball forward to Luke Huckerby but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Luke Huckerby of Everton

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.5882352941176 vs 49.4117647058824
Play Area
Home team third: 27.06%, Midfield: 48.24%, Away team third: 24.71%

Scorers