Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Everton. A crowd of 4,901 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.


0.00
The first half starts with Everton kicking off!
2.19
Antonio Serrano chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek plays a one-two with Giampiero Bonadei and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Moritz Wieczorek provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
12.26
Rafael Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Frank Whelan. Frank Whelan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Mortensen.
16.15
Duncan Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kelvin Perry. Kelvin Perry flicks a high ball forward to Garry Gallacher who takes it down. Garry Gallacher runs straight at the defence! Garry Gallacher tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
18.40
Kelvin Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Platt. Simon Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Whelan.
21.40
Dominique Mauricio takes the throw-in. Tom van der Wal gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Moritz Wieczorek knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Martin Weir with no chance!! Goal for Everton!
26.46
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.56
Jermaine Whelan volleys a long ball forward. Frank Whelan skips past Robbie Mendonca! Frank Whelan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Duncan Mortensen.
33.35
Denny Huizingh plays the ball forward to Kelvin Perry. Kelvin Perry darts forward. Kelvin Perry knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Gallacher. Aaron Cutler catches Garry Gallacher on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
34.44
Dominique Mauricio takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Tom van der Wal. Tom van der Wal boots it upfield. Moritz Wieczorek passes the ball forward to Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
36.08
Rafael Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Whelan. Frank Whelan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Martin Weir.
38.23
Antonio Serrano kicks a strong pass forward to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
39.42
Antonio Serrano threads the ball through to Frank Whelan. Frank Whelan knocks the ball forward to Giampiero Bonadei but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.54
Aaron Cutler threads a neat ball through to Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Wieczorek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moritz Wieczorek plays a one-two with Frank Whelan and rushes in on goal... Moritz Wieczorek tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
45.00
Simon Lindner makes an attacking run forward. Simon Lindner tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Doncaster Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Doncaster Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
Antonio Serrano plays the ball forward to Frank Whelan. Frank Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Martin Weir easily picks it out of the air!
48.11
Antonio Serrano clumsily knocks into Kelvin Perry. Antonio Serrano is shown the yellow card! Kelvin Perry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.53
Ian Collymore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Lindner. Simon Lindner makes an attacking run forward. Simon Lindner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.22
Antonio Serrano flicks a high pass forward to Matt Hutchison who brings the ball under control. Matt Hutchison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Mendonca.
59.19
Jermaine Whelan surges forward with the ball. Jermaine Whelan flicks a high ball forward to Matt Hutchison who takes it down. Matt Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Giampiero Bonadei but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.21
Everton have made 2 substitutions with Edouard Grimaldi replacing Matt Hutchison and Duncan Cole replacing Dominique Mauricio .
65.10
Tom van der Wal flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Marquitos who brings the ball under control. Rafael Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
67.22
Kelvin Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Cutler.
69.19
Without breaking stride, Antonio Serrano plays the ball forward to Edouard Grimaldi. Edouard Grimaldi puts a great ball through. Frank Whelan runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.26
Jermaine Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Frank Whelan controls it well on his chest. Frank Whelan shoots from long range but somehow Martin Weir manages to keep it out.
72.27
Kelvin Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Wainwright.
73.15
Corner kick to Doncaster Rovers. Simon Lindner plays it to the near post. Ian Collymore shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
75.03
Kelvin Perry hits a low pass to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Cole.
77.02
Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Morrison replacing Anthony Gardner .
78.06
Simon Lindner hits a low pass to Simon Platt. Simon Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Tom van der Wal is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
79.41
Simon Lindner takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Kelvin Perry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.26
Duncan Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Frank Whelan collects the pass. Frank Whelan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.55
Moritz Wieczorek catches Ian Collymore on the ankles. The referee calls over Moritz Wieczorek and warns him to calm down! Ian Collymore grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.52
Antonio Serrano hits a low pass to Frank Whelan. Frank Whelan shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 43.75 vs 56.25
Play Area
Home team third: 31.25%, Midfield: 41.25%, Away team third: 27.50%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frank Whelan of Everton

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Martin Weir (GK)
8
6
3. Ian Collymore (DEF)
6
6
6. Kemal Impey (MID)
6
7. Kelvin Perry (MID)
8
8. Simon Lindner (MID)
7
9. Simon Platt (ATT)
6
10. Anthony Gardner (ATT)
6
11. Garry Gallacher (ATT)
6

12. David Carrick (ATT)
0
13. Ross Lockley (DEF)
0
6

7
4. Aaron Cutler (DEF)
6
7
8
9. Frank Whelan (ATT)
9
10. Matt Hutchison (ATT)
6
8

12. Duncan Cole (MID)
6
6
14. Ugo Coppinger (MID)
0