Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Napoli | Napoli | ||||||||||||||||
| Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Albert Merino | A. Merino |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 71 |  | Guerino Del Nero | G. Del Nero | ||||||||
| Carl Howells | C. Howells |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Adel Goma | A. Goma | |||||||||
| Aaron Charlton | A. Charlton | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Tim Bakboord | T. Bakboord | |||||||||
| Thierry Gilchrist | T. Gilchrist | | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Gaetano Vanoli | G. Vanoli | |||||||||
| Lee Wainwright | L. Wainwright | | 68 | M | | 5 | | D | 63 |  | Eduardo Teixeira | E. Teixeira | |||||||||
| Matjaz Tentoni | M. Tentoni | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Syd Mendez | S. Mendez | |||||||||
| Martin Nunez | M. Nunez | | 38 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Pierpaolo Gianello | P. Gianello | |||||||||
| Francis Jack | F. Jack | | 72 | M | | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Nunzio Gilardino | N. Gilardino | ||||||||
| Anthony Bastin | A. Bastin | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 80 | | Juan-Carlos Gento | J. Gento | |||||||||
| George Copping | G. Copping | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Graeme Boyd | G. Boyd | |||||||||
| Jorge Fernandes | J. Fernandes | | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | P. Gilberto Del Vecchio | P. Del Vecchio | |||||||||
| Ian Duberry | I. Duberry | | 71 | D | | 12 | | G | 71 | | Norman Summerbell | N. Summerbell | |||||||||
| Gary Souness | G. Souness |  | 80 | M | | 13 | | A | 64 | | Henry Cadamarteri | H. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Richard Thomson | R. Thomson | | 76 | A | | 14 | | G | 64 | | Filippo Corsi | F. Corsi | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Goodison Park where Everton play Napoli in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,200 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Everton start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.27
0-0Francis Jack clumsily knocks into Tim Bakboord. Francis Jack is warned by the referee! Tim Bakboord runs off the knock.
4.47
0-0Showing composure, Tim Bakboord laces a through ball forward to Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.39
Nunzio Gilardino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Merino who gathers it comfortably.
21.38
0-0Martin Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Lee Wainwright collects the pass. Lee Wainwright plays a one-two with Anthony Bastin and rushes in on goal... Lee Wainwright cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
22.10
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.01
Syd Mendez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Syd Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.11
0-0Lee Wainwright flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Bastin who takes it down. Anthony Bastin kicks a strong pass forward to George Copping but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.02
0-0Martin Nunez flicks a high pass forward to Lee Wainwright who brings the ball under control. Lee Wainwright plays a quick one-two with Jorge Fernandes and rushes in on goal... Lee Wainwright shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Guerino Del Nero!
36.53
Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio collects the pass. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio cuts inside the box! P. Gilberto Del Vecchio strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.19
0-0Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high ball forward to Syd Mendez who gracefully takes it down. Syd Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Aaron Charlton sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
40.01
Aaron Charlton sees Anthony Bastin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Bastin sees Jorge Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards George Copping. George Copping rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Guerino Del Nero manages to keep it out.
42.56
Matjaz Tentoni threads the ball through to George Copping. George Copping plays a one-two with Anthony Bastin and rushes in on goal... George Copping looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Napoli get the second half underway!
47.51
1-0Martin Nunez chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Jack. Francis Jack plays a one-two with George Copping and rushes in on goal... Francis Jack side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Guerino Del Nero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.49
1-0Syd Mendez barges into Martin Nunez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Nunez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.12
Syd Mendez decides to run forward with the ball. Syd Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.03
Aaron Charlton threads a neat ball through to Lee Wainwright. Lee Wainwright passes the ball forward to Francis Jack. Francis Jack plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony Bastin and advances towards the goal... Francis Jack rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.09
Gaetano Vanoli decides to run forward with the ball. Gaetano Vanoli knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Albert Merino didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
72.13
Nunzio Gilardino threads the ball through to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.04
Tim Bakboord knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez passes the ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
75.06
Gaetano Vanoli threads a neat ball through to Syd Mendez. With a delightful solo run, Syd Mendez stretches the opposition's defence. Syd Mendez shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Albert Merino.
77.19
Nunzio Gilardino decides to run forward with the ball. Nunzio Gilardino shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.21
Matjaz Tentoni plays the ball forward to Jorge Fernandes. Jorge Fernandes finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
George Copping catches Nunzio Gilardino on the ankles. The referee calls over George Copping and shows him a yellow card! Nunzio Gilardino stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Francis Jack 48 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Albert Merino (GK)
7
2. Carl Howells (DEF)
6
3. Aaron Charlton (DEF)
8
4. Thierry Gilchrist (DEF)
7
5. Lee Wainwright (MID)
8
6. Matjaz Tentoni (MID)
6
7. Martin Nunez (MID)
7
8. Francis Jack (MID)
9
9. Anthony Bastin (ATT)
7
10. George Copping (ATT)
7
11. Jorge Fernandes (ATT)
6
12. Ian Duberry (DEF)
0
13. Gary Souness (MID)
0
14. Richard Thomson (ATT)
0
1. Guerino Del Nero (GK)
7
2. Adel Goma (DEF)
6
3. Tim Bakboord (DEF)
7
4. Gaetano Vanoli (DEF)
7
5. Eduardo Teixeira (DEF)
6
6. Syd Mendez (MID)
8
7. Pierpaolo Gianello (MID)
7
8. Nunzio Gilardino (MID)
8
9. Juan-Carlos Gento (ATT)
6
10. Graeme Boyd (ATT)
6
11. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio (ATT)
7
12. Norman Summerbell (GK)
0
13. Henry Cadamarteri (ATT)
0
14. Filippo Corsi (GK)
0