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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Everton. A crowd of 9,898 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Les Jess.


0.00
Everton kick off the first half!
6.23
Isaiah Oakley barges into Jamie Whelan. The referee brings Isaiah Oakley to one side and gives him a warning! Jamie Whelan stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.37
Steve Dyer flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Kurth who brings the ball under control. Marcel Kurth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.33
Gavin Merson sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Gavin Merson stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tony Bellamy with no chance!! Goal for Everton!
20.41
Richard Johnstone clumsily knocks into Marcel Kurth. The referee warns Richard Johnstone to calm down! Marcel Kurth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.05
Ruel Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Cort. Greg Cort controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.23
Jamie Whelan flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Kurth who brings the ball under control. Marcel Kurth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.46
Richard Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on John Sullivan. Richard Johnstone is given another warning by the referee! John Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.39
Gary Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts knocks the ball forward to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.27
Gary Mcallister gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Greg Cort shoots from long range but is denied by Krunoslav Gorgone. Excellent save.
40.09
Gary Mcallister pushes up the pitch. Gary Mcallister runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gary Mcallister plays a one-two with Billy Inglis and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gary Mcallister provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
42.32
Billy Inglis clumsily knocks into Richard Hopkin. The referee brings Billy Inglis to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Hopkin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.50
Jamie Whelan plays the ball forward to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the second half underway!
48.45
With great vision, Richard Hopkin plays the ball forward to Simon Robson. Simon Robson makes an attacking run forward. Simon Robson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
51.22
Jamie Whelan knocks the ball forward to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.33
Jamie Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
55.52
Simon Robson sees John Sullivan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.35
Jamie Whelan flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Kurth who brings the ball under control. Marcel Kurth runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Marcel Kurth provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
63.36
Mario Jesus threads the ball through to Graham Shilton. Graham Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
65.17
Graham Shilton comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Merson. The referee calls over Graham Shilton and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Merson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.36
Richard Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Gray collects the pass. Ruel Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Cort. Greg Cort knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.27
Richard Hopkin clumsily knocks into Graham Shilton. The referee calls over Richard Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Graham Shilton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.47
John Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Oakley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Isaiah Oakley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.32
Simon Robson hits a low pass to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Tony Bellamy manages to gather it.
75.56
Mario Jesus makes a simple pass to Greg Cort. Greg Cort tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Greg Cort! That brings them back into the game!
79.53
Simon Robson flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Kurth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Kurth shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
81.45
Mario Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Greg Cort who takes it down. Greg Cort edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Greg Cort provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.24
Jamie Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.09
Jamie Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 5 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.7532467532467 vs 53.2467532467532
Play Area
Home team third: 31.17%, Midfield: 42.86%, Away team third: 25.97%

Scorers
Greg Cort 22, 76
Marcel Kurth 16, 51

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Kurth of Everton

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Tony Bellamy (GK)
6
7
4. Isaiah Oakley (DEF)
6
6
6. Mario Jesus (MID)
7
7. Ruel Gray (MID)
7
8. Tommy Potts (MID)
6
5
10. Greg Cort (ATT)
9
11. Billy Inglis (ATT)
5

12. Luis Sanz (MID)
0
13. Billy Elliott (MID)
0
14. Nicky Bailey (MID)
0

2. Les Lisbie (DEF)
6
5
4. Gavin Merson (DEF)
7
5. Billy Newton (DEF)
6
6
7. Jamie Whelan (MID)
7
8. Simon Robson (MID)
6
9. Steve Dyer (MID)
6
10. Marcel Kurth (ATT)
9
11. John Sullivan (ATT)
5

0
13. Gary McGrory (GK)
0
14. James Mckay (MID)
0