Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Evans | N. Evans |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Omer Mcgreal | O. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Roberto Andres | R. Andres |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Martin Andrews | M. Andrews | |||||||||
| Danny Gilchrist | D. Gilchrist | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Alberto Deane | A. Deane | |||||||||
| Ruel Holloway | R. Holloway | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Gary Williams | G. Williams | |||||||||
| Simon Diakite | S. Diakite |  | 58 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Scott Taylor | S. Taylor | |||||||||
| Eugne Cyprien | E. Cyprien |  | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Mick Peters | M. Peters | |||||||||
| Sylvain Young | S. Young | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Alfred Hibbs | A. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Jermaine Shilton | J. Shilton | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Steve Kirkland | S. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Neil Liddell | N. Liddell |  | 66 | A | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Leon Bowyer | L. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Nicholas Watson | N. Watson | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Mick Mowbray | M. Mowbray | |||||||||
| David Gough | D. Gough | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Jody Taylor | J. Taylor | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Port Vale. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Port Vale start the match!
8.26
0-1Alberto Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Kirkland. Steve Kirkland makes a probing pass to Jody Taylor. Jody Taylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.14
0-1Danny Gilchrist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugne Cyprien. Eugne Cyprien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Watson. Nicholas Watson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Williams.
14.56
0-1David Gough barges into Martin Andrews. David Gough is shown the yellow card! Martin Andrews stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.27
0-1Jermaine Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Watson. Nicholas Watson goes all the way! Nicholas Watson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Omer Mcgreal manages to gather it comfortably.
18.08
0-1Danny Gilchrist catches Mick Mowbray on the ankles. Danny Gilchrist is warned by the referee! Mick Mowbray stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.40
Mick Peters passes the ball forward to Mick Mowbray. Mick Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.43
Scott Taylor hacks Neil Liddell from behind! Scott Taylor is given a warning by the referee! Neil Liddell runs off the knock.
30.56
0-1Simon Diakite takes it forward alone. Simon Diakite knocks the ball to his team mate, David Gough. David Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
40.53
Alberto Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Peters. Mick Peters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Mowbray. Mick Mowbray shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Everton kick off!
47.44
Danny Gilchrist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Shilton. Jermaine Shilton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Gough. David Gough shoots from outside the area. Omer Mcgreal easily smothers it.
48.03
Sylvain Young makes a simple pass to David Gough. David Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
51.52
Sylvain Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Gough. David Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Omer Mcgreal who gathers it comfortably.
53.10
Danny Gilchrist chips the ball to his team mate, Eugne Cyprien. Eugne Cyprien surges forward with the ball. Eugne Cyprien whips in a cross ball towards David Gough. David Gough flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.43
Alfred Hibbs clumsily knocks into Jermaine Shilton. Alfred Hibbs is given a warning by the referee! Jermaine Shilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.22
Simon Diakite controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Shilton. Jermaine Shilton sees a break and surges forward. Jermaine Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Andrews.
63.13
Alfred Hibbs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Taylor. Jody Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Mowbray. Mick Mowbray is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.43
Steve Kirkland makes a probing pass to Jody Taylor. Jody Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.35
Martin Andrews knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Hibbs. Alfred Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Mowbray. Mick Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Taylor. Jody Taylor heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.51
Sylvain Young knocks the ball to his team mate, David Gough. David Gough plays a perfect one-two with Neil Liddell and rushes in on goal... David Gough makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Omer Mcgreal had no chance!! Goal for Everton!
83.13
Alfred Hibbs sees a break and surges forward. Alfred Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Mick Mowbray. Mick Mowbray powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.13
Sylvain Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell passes the ball forward to David Gough. David Gough makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Gough!
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
| David Gough 74, 85 | Jody Taylor 8 |