Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Real Madrid | Real Madrid | ||||||||||||||||
| Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Regi Opdam | R. Opdam |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 69 |  | Luis Vega | L. Vega | ||||||||
| Liam Di Sole | L. Di Sole |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Alec Dalglish | A. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Eddie Rufus | E. Rufus |  | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | Arnauld Tatarian | A. Tatarian | |||||||||
| Sean Sterjovski | S. Sterjovski |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Rafael Hernandez | R. Hernandez | |||||||||
| Dale Drake | D. Drake | | 66 | M | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Ivan Gutierrez | I. Gutierrez | |||||||||
| Kaleva Sinkonen | K. Sinkonen |  | 76 | M | | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Brian Pallister | B. Pallister | ||||||||
| Faustino Cortes | F. Cortes |  | 80 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Pablo Vazquez | P. Vazquez | |||||||||
| Brian Tolley | B. Tolley | | 76 | M | | 8 | | A | 68 |  | Bruno Veloso | B. Veloso | |||||||||
| Adam Benjamin | A. Benjamin | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Maurice Caluwé | M. Caluwé | |||||||||
| Eoin Rowett | E. Rowett | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Arturo Roman | A. Roman | |||||||||
| Hassan Solskjær | H. Solskjær |  | 76 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Damien Riggott | D. Riggott | |||||||||
| Cyril Noro | C. Noro | | 78 | M | | 12 | | M | 64 | | Jose Javier Redondo | J. Redondo | |||||||||
| Paul Thompson | P. Thompson | | 77 | M | | 13 | | A | 55 | | Romero P. Ramos | R. Ramos | |||||||||
| Richard Thomson | R. Thomson | | 75 | A | | 14 | | A | 53 | | Oscar Diaz | O. Diaz | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play Real Madrid in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,288 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the match underway!
3.34
0-0Ivan Gutierrez barges into Dale Drake. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dale Drake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.37
0-0Rafael Hernandez plays the ball forward to Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Pallister. Brian Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Caluwé. Maurice Caluwé is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Regi Opdam.
9.53
0-1Brian Pallister takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Arturo Roman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Arturo Roman scores for Real Madrid!!
10.15
0-1Brian Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Damien Riggott controls it well on his chest. Damien Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.55
Rafael Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Brian Pallister. Brian Pallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurice Caluwé. Without breaking stride, Maurice Caluwé plays the ball forward to Damien Riggott who has made a great run into the box. Damien Riggott side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Regi Opdam. Excellent save.
15.39
Adam Benjamin makes a simple pass to Eoin Rowett. Eoin Rowett sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.32
0-1Sean Sterjovski pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sean Sterjovski flicks a high pass forward. Adam Benjamin controls it well on his chest. Adam Benjamin makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Eoin Rowett. Alec Dalglish clumsily knocks into Eoin Rowett. Penalty not given!!
18.51
With some swift thinking, Liam Di Sole plays the ball forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Faustino Cortes. Faustino Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Adam Benjamin controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Adam Benjamin shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.57
Showing composure, Alec Dalglish plays the ball forward to Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez sees a break and surges forward. Pablo Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Regi Opdam gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
26.49
1-1Liam Di Sole flicks a high pass forward. Faustino Cortes controls it well on his chest. Faustino Cortes passes the ball forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Hassan Solskjær is offside!
36.35
Eddie Rufus receives the ball from a throw-in from Liam Di Sole. Eddie Rufus takes it forward alone. Eddie Rufus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Benjamin. Adam Benjamin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.32
Brian Pallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Roman but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.48
Arnauld Tatarian passes the ball forward to Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez passes the ball forward to Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott finds some space and shoots from distance but Regi Opdam reads it well. Great save!
44.09
1-1Dale Drake threads the ball through to Hassan Solskjær. Hassan Solskjær knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Liam Di Sole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Faustino Cortes. Faustino Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Benjamin. Adam Benjamin shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton have changed their lineup with Richard Thomson replacing Hassan Solskjær. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Everton kick off!
48.49
1-1Liam Di Sole catches Arturo Roman on the ankles. The referee calls over Liam Di Sole and warns him to calm down! Arturo Roman stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.56
Eoin Rowett barges into Ivan Gutierrez. The referee brings Eoin Rowett to one side and gives him a warning! Ivan Gutierrez runs off the knock.
51.41
Kaleva Sinkonen makes a simple pass to Richard Thomson. Richard Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Adam Benjamin. With a superhuman jump, Adam Benjamin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Luis Vega. Excellent save.
55.23
Kaleva Sinkonen makes a probing pass to Adam Benjamin. Adam Benjamin shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
57.56
1-1Arnauld Tatarian breaks forward. Arnauld Tatarian sees Brian Pallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott connects with a diving header but is denied by Eddie Rufus. Excellent block.
61.21
Eddie Rufus hits a low pass to Liam Di Sole. Liam Di Sole advances with the ball. Liam Di Sole shoots from distance but somehow Luis Vega manages to keep it out.
65.35
Rafael Hernandez hits a low pass to Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Veloso easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Veloso rushes past Sean Sterjovski! Some good footwork from Bruno Veloso provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.19
Pablo Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Maurice Caluwé who takes it down. Maurice Caluwé makes a probing pass to Pablo Vazquez but he's offside!
81.46
Rafael Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Maurice Caluwé through on goal. Maurice Caluwé shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.20
Dale Drake hacks Bruno Veloso from behind! Dale Drake is shown the yellow card! Bruno Veloso runs off the knock.
89.43
Arnauld Tatarian flicks a high pass forward. Alec Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Alec Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Pablo Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Roman collects the pass. Arturo Roman tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Regi Opdam. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
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Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Regi Opdam (GK)
7
2. Liam Di Sole (DEF)
7
3. Eddie Rufus (DEF)
7
4. Sean Sterjovski (DEF)
6
5. Dale Drake (MID)
5
6. Kaleva Sinkonen (MID)
6
7. Faustino Cortes (MID)
7
8. Brian Tolley (MID)
6
9. Adam Benjamin (ATT)
8
10. Eoin Rowett (ATT)
6
11. Hassan Solskjær (ATT)
6
12. Cyril Noro (MID)
0
13. Paul Thompson (MID)
0
14. Richard Thomson (ATT)
6
1. Luis Vega (GK)
6
2. Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
3. Arnauld Tatarian (DEF)
7
4. Rafael Hernandez (DEF)
7
5. Ivan Gutierrez (DEF)
5
6. Brian Pallister (MID)
7
7. Pablo Vazquez (MID)
8
8. Bruno Veloso (ATT)
8
9. Maurice Caluwé (ATT)
8
10. Arturo Roman (ATT)
8
11. Damien Riggott (ATT)
7
12. Jose Javier Redondo (MID)
0
13. Romero P. Ramos (ATT)
0
14. Oscar Diaz (ATT)
0