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 Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 11,048 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Everton and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Everton and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
0.00
0-0Everton kick off!
4.55
0-0Hugo Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Molina but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.12
0-0Julian Clegg threads a neat ball through to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo beats his man to it with a header. The shot is on target but blocked by Philipp Haller. That should have been a goal!
14.47
Alan Beresford flicks a high pass forward. Darren Myers easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Thomson. With a superhuman jump, Syd Thomson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Carlos Nascimento.
15.04
0-0Darren Myers takes a quick corner, playing it short to Fredrik Goldberg. Fredrik Goldberg tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Jonas Pfeiffer manages to gather it effortlessly.
16.52
Jason Gordon makes a probing pass to Damien Lisbie. Damien Lisbie sees Syd Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Youds. Dion Youds is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Jonas Pfeiffer. Excellent save.
26.04
0-0Damien Lisbie clumsily knocks into Felice Iannuzzi. Damien Lisbie is shown the yellow card! Felice Iannuzzi runs off the knock.
27.11
Felice Iannuzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
30.04
0-0Fredrik Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Beresford. Alan Beresford knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Evan Videira.
32.09
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.05
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.22
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.42
0-0Darren Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Youds. Dion Youds knocks in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
42.50
Evan Videira pushes mid-way up the pitch. Evan Videira makes a probing pass to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina knocks the ball forward to Miguel Ramos but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.39
Darren Myers flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
45.00
Damien Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Myers. Darren Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felice Iannuzzi.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton have changed their lineup with Stuart Burley replacing Jason Gordon, Ledley Drake replacing Damien Lisbie and Gialuca Bellavista replacing Dion Youds. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Albrecht Netzer replacing Felice Iannuzzi, Muzzy Abdullah replacing Hugo Caminero and Adam Boertien replacing Gabriel Molina.
45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
48.10
1-0Darren Myers decides to run forward with the ball. Darren Myers whips in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Jonas Pfeiffer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.04
Alan Beresford deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Gialuca Bellavista. Gialuca Bellavista rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.33
Darren Myers flicks the ball to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott edges inside the box! David Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
66.36
Evan Videira chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Clegg. Julian Clegg knocks the ball forward to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.30
2-0Ledley Drake hacks Muzzy Abdullah from behind! The referee brings Ledley Drake to one side and gives him a warning! Muzzy Abdullah runs off the knock.
77.17
Julian Clegg makes a simple pass to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Adam Boertien through on goal. Adam Boertien comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Guillermo Moreno gets down and covers it.
78.23
Adam Boertien flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Zimmerman who brings the ball under control. Rafael Zimmerman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Guillermo Moreno gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
79.50
Evan Videira brings the ball forward. Evan Videira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Clegg. Julian Clegg heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
81.53
Evan Videira flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Moreno who gathers it comfortably.
89.19
2-0Syd Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Evan Videira. Syd Thomson is warned by the referee! Evan Videira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Darren Myers threads a neat ball through to Gialuca Bellavista. Gialuca Bellavista shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Elliott 48, 60 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Guillermo Moreno (GK)
7
2. Philipp Haller (DEF)
6
3. Fredrik Goldberg (DEF)
6
4. Jason Gordon (DEF)
6
5. Simon Blake (DEF)
6
6. Alan Beresford (MID)
7
7. Damien Lisbie (MID)
5
8. Darren Myers (MID)
8
9. Dion Youds (ATT)
6
10. David Elliott (ATT)
9
11. Syd Thomson (ATT)
6
12. Stuart Burley (ATT)
6
13. Ledley Drake (DEF)
5
14. Gialuca Bellavista (DEF)
6
1. Jonas Pfeiffer (GK)
6
2. Stephan Gargo (DEF)
6
3. Felice Iannuzzi (DEF)
6
4. Evan Videira (DEF)
8
5. Carlos Nascimento (DEF)
6
6. Garry Matteo (MID)
6
7. Hugo Caminero (MID)
6
8. Julian Clegg (MID)
6
9. Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)
6
10. Gabriel Molina (ATT)
6
11. Miguel Ramos (ATT)
6
12. Albrecht Netzer (DEF)
6
13. Muzzy Abdullah (MID)
6
14. Adam Boertien (ATT)
6