Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,745 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Wright.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Wright.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
3.52
0-0Titus Kirkland threads the ball through to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.33
0-0James Allman makes a simple pass to Greg Jack. Greg Jack shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
8.41
0-0Gavin Merson sees space and advances. Gavin Merson makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Merson shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Philipp Meyer manages to gather it.
14.10
0-1Meziane Djoudi hits a low pass to Titus Kirkland. Titus Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.09
Romero P. Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Herzog collects the pass. Vincenzo Herzog sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.45
Billy Newton brings the ball forward. Billy Newton makes a simple pass to Leonardo Lorenzo. Leonardo Lorenzo shoots from 25 yards. Leonardo Lorenzo scores for Everton!!
30.56
Billy Newton flicks a high ball forward to James Mckay who takes it down. James Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Lorenzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Lorenzo shoots from long range. Good keeping from Philipp Meyer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
32.39
1-1It's a corner kick. Edward Myers kicks a low ball out wide. Niccol˜ Filippini reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
36.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Nico Sachs plays the ball forward to Octavian Noica. Octavian Noica makes a simple pass to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.27
James Mckay knocks the ball forward to Steve Dyer. Steve Dyer shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
42.54
Titus Kirkland flicks a high ball forward to Rui Teixeira who takes it down. Rui Teixeira shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Everton start the second half!
47.32
Showing wonderful composure, Nico Sachs picks a pass forward to Niccol˜ Filippini. Niccol˜ Filippini flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.04
James Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Greg Jack collects the pass. Greg Jack shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
49.52
Octavian Noica flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Herzog holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
53.48
Meziane Djoudi sees Romero P. Martinez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Martinez threads a neat ball through to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.09
Camel David threads a neat ball through to James Mckay. James Mckay makes a probing pass to Leonardo Lorenzo. Leonardo Lorenzo advances inside the box! Leonardo Lorenzo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.19
Nico Sachs sees Titus Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to Rui Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Rui Teixeira shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.13
1-1James Allman hacks Octavian Noica from behind! The referee calls over James Allman and shows him a yellow card! Octavian Noica hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.24
Gavin Merson threads the ball through to James Allman. James Allman threads a neat ball through to Greg Jack. Greg Jack tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Philipp Meyer. Excellent save.
69.39
Showing fabulous composure, Octavian Noica laces a weighted ball forward to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.13
Billy Newton plays the ball forward to James Allman. James Allman advances with the ball. James Allman passes the ball forward to Leonardo Lorenzo. Leonardo Lorenzo rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
72.56
Mile Cooney surges forward with the ball. Mile Cooney flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
79.32
James Mckay passes the ball forward to Greg Jack. Greg Jack controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
85.21
Mile Cooney flicks a high ball forward to Octavian Noica who takes it down. Octavian Noica changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Octavian Noica shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
87.22
Meziane Djoudi threads the ball through to Titus Kirkland. Titus Kirkland plays the ball forward to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira shoots from 20 yards. Dominic Strachan effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
Gavin Merson threads the ball through to James Allman. James Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Jack. Greg Jack shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dominic Strachan (GK)
7
2. Gavin Merson (DEF)
8
3. Billy Newton (DEF)
8
4. Camel David (DEF)
6
5. Edward Myers (DEF)
6
6. James Mckay (MID)
7
7. James Allman (MID)
6
8. Leonardo Lorenzo (ATT)
9
9. Steve Dyer (MID)
6
10. John Sullivan (ATT)
6
11. Greg Jack (ATT)
6
12. John Bridges (GK)
0
13. Max Sharpe (MID)
0
14. Kieron Griffin (ATT)
0
1. Philipp Meyer (GK)
8
2. Peter Kempin (DEF)
6
3. Meziane Djoudi (DEF)
6
4. Nico Sachs (DEF)
7
5. Mile Cooney (DEF)
7
6. Romero P. Martinez (MID)
6
7. Titus Kirkland (MID)
8
8. Octavian Noica (MID)
7
9. Niccol˜ Filippini (MID)
6
10. Rui Teixeira (ATT)
6
11. Vincenzo Herzog (ATT)
8
12. Richard Williamson (ATT)
0
13. Graeme Rodgers (ATT)
0
14. Kevin Young (DEF)
0