Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 18,464 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Everton kicking off!
10.32
Lefteris Kipouros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul White. Paul White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hermanni Polviander.
15.23
Thanassis Iosifidis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernard Song.
20.30
Gabi Urzica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Del Goldberg. Del Goldberg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.34
Andre Mapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Amoah. Mark Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.12
Thomas Carranza takes it forward alone. Thomas Carranza plays a perfect one-two with Del Goldberg and rushes in on goal... Thomas Carranza tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Bryan Fernandes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.11
Gabi Urzica kicks a strong pass forward to Del Goldberg. Del Goldberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.54
Gabi Urzica passes the ball forward to Dias De Almeida Martins. Dias De Almeida Martins goes all the way! Dias De Almeida Martins tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
32.17
Marcos Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.52
Thanassis Iosifidis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.07
Gabi Urzica knocks the ball forward to Del Goldberg. Del Goldberg tries a spectacular long range effort but Bryan Fernandes is on top of it.
45.00
Thanassis Iosifidis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Cheltenham Town kick off the second half!
51.08
Thanassis Iosifidis knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.30
Thanassis Iosifidis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.15
Bernard Song barges into Michel Pardeilhan. The referee calls over Bernard Song and warns him to calm down! Michel Pardeilhan stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.33
Paul White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernard Song.
60.07
Francisco Ferreira takes it forward alone. Francisco Ferreira takes it forward alone. Francisco Ferreira makes a probing pass to Michel Pardeilhan but he's offside!
63.30
Francisco Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Garrido. Marcos Garrido makes a simple pass to Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marcos Rendon easily picks it out of the air!
65.53
David Netzer hacks Alec Mcallister from behind! David Netzer is warned by the referee! Alec Mcallister grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.44
Paul White knocks the ball forward to Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.57
Gabi Urzica deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Luzhny. Bill Luzhny shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.23
Ronnie Walker barges into Hermanni Polviander. Ronnie Walker is given a warning by the referee! Hermanni Polviander hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.53
Bruno Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Luzhny. Bill Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Goldberg. Del Goldberg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Bryan Fernandes easily smothers it.
77.11
Bernard Song knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Urzica. Gabi Urzica knocks the ball forward to Dias De Almeida Martins. Dias De Almeida Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Luzhny. Bill Luzhny powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.56
Thanassis Iosifidis decides to run forward with the ball. Thanassis Iosifidis shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Marcos Rendon.
84.52
Gabi Urzica makes a simple pass to Del Goldberg. Del Goldberg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.34
Thomas Carranza knocks the ball forward to Bill Luzhny. Bill Luzhny lofts in a cross ball towards Dias De Almeida Martins. Dias De Almeida Martins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Bryan Fernandes.
89.07
Paul White flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Hermanni Polviander sees a break and surges forward. Hermanni Polviander chips the ball to his team mate, Dias De Almeida Martins. Dias De Almeida Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bryan Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Carranza of Everton

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 43.956043956044 vs 56.043956043956
Play Area
Home team third: 26.37%, Midfield: 48.35%, Away team third: 25.27%

Scorers