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 Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Everton and Rotherham United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Everton and Rotherham United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off and get the match underway!
8.34
0-0Zbigniew Smolarek sees a break and surges forward. Zbigniew Smolarek knocks the ball forward to Piotr Swierczewski. Piotr Swierczewski plays a perfect one-two with Joseph Mettomo and rushes in on goal... Piotr Swierczewski makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Gaspar Gomes.
9.42
Tom Roussel knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo lofts in a cross ball towards Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu heads the ball goalwards but somehow Gaspar Gomes manages to keep it out.
10.06
0-0Rodolfo Merino makes a simple pass to Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu shoots from long range but it flies wide!
16.59
0-0Ahmed Domoraud chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Ripanu. Artur Ripanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Zbigniew Smolarek.
18.53
0-0Byron Howard clumsily knocks into Tom Roussel. Byron Howard is shown the yellow card! Tom Roussel stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.49
Rodolfo Merino threads the ball through to Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ahmed Domoraud.
28.14
0-0Tom Roussel passes the ball forward to Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu threads the ball through to Piotr Swierczewski but he's offside!
36.16
Morten Nielsen boots it upfield. Piotr Swierczewski plays a perfect one-two with Viorel Popescu and rushes in on goal... Piotr Swierczewski shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gaspar Gomes easily smothers it!
40.59
Tom Roussel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo plays a perfect one-two with Viorel Popescu and rushes in on goal... Joseph Mettomo tries a spectacular strike but Gaspar Gomes is on top of it.
42.06
Ismael Özalan knocks the ball to his team mate, Tom Roussel. Tom Roussel flicks the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo knocks in a cross ball towards Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gaspar Gomes easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
Yasushi Kaneko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Ripanu. Artur Ripanu brings the ball forward. Artur Ripanu shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the second half underway!
47.49
1-0Yasushi Kaneko passes the ball forward to Eidur Ingólfsson. Eidur Ingólfsson chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.54
Rodolfo Merino threads the ball through to Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo makes a simple pass to Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Gaspar Gomes!
54.55
Artur Ripanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen threads the ball through to Daichi Fujita but he's offside!
57.28
Tom Roussel knocks the ball to his team mate, Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu goes all the way! Viorel Popescu shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gaspar Gomes easily smothers it.
60.15
Yasushi Kaneko threads the ball through to Byron Howard. Byron Howard knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen knocks in a cross ball towards Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Silvio Salazar had no chance!! Goal for Everton!
63.41
Artur Ripanu kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady goes all the way! Kevin Brady shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Silvio Salazar had no chance!! Goal for Everton!
71.39
Morten Nielsen chips the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Quiroz. Nahuel Quiroz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Piotr Swierczewski. Piotr Swierczewski knocks in a cross ball towards Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
73.46
Tom Roussel makes a probing pass to Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo knocks in a cross ball towards Piotr Swierczewski. Piotr Swierczewski directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Gaspar Gomes.
79.02
Eidur Ingólfsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Silvio Salazar manages to gather it comfortably.
83.20
Ahmed Domoraud knocks the ball to his team mate, Byron Howard. Byron Howard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.12
Yasushi Kaneko flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Ripanu. Artur Ripanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita goes all the way! Daichi Fujita shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Silvio Salazar easily smothers it!
87.43
Mohammed Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo goes all the way! Joseph Mettomo tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.06
3-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kevin Brady 47, 63 Daichi Fujita 60 |