Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play AC Milan in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,296 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AC Milan get the match underway!
4.35
0-0Alfred Mustoe flicks the ball to his team mate, Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
9.57
1-0Luciano Artico makes an attacking run forward. Luciano Artico knocks the ball forward, putting Gharib Elhamdaoui through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gharib Elhamdaoui provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.10
1-0Vincenzo Zini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vincenzo Zini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Augusto Yanez manages to gather it.
22.34
1-0Gianmatteo Solimeno passes the ball forward to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao makes a probing pass to Gharib Elhamdaoui but he's offside!
24.28
1-0Sebastian Nieto surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Nieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Augusto Yanez who gathers it comfortably.
32.13
Luciano Artico makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Marcos Assunçao and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gharib Elhamdaoui provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
33.13
Alfred Mustoe plays the ball forward to Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.08
Jacek Lato threads a neat ball through to Luciano Artico. Showing composure, Luciano Artico plays the ball forward to Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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. AC Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Milan players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Everton kicking off!
48.16
Luciano Artico threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.09
Gianmatteo Solimeno darts forward. Gianmatteo Solimeno whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.17
Vincenzo Zini kicks a strong pass forward to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca whips in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
54.58
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.25
1-0Nicolas Marcos Assunçao barges into Pier G. Scalabrelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pier G. Scalabrelli runs off the knock.
60.28
Enzo Franzone passes the ball forward to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Alejandro Sbaccanti. What a save!
61.19
Gianmatteo Solimeno flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao knocks in a cross ball towards Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Alejandro Sbaccanti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.44
Sebastian Nieto threads the ball through to Michele Tagliaferri. Michele Tagliaferri runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Michele Tagliaferri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Augusto Yanez who gathers it comfortably.
66.10
2-0Sebastian Nieto catches Gharib Elhamdaoui on the ankles. The referee warns Sebastian Nieto to calm down! Gharib Elhamdaoui carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.59
Arturo Mirri surges forward with the ball. Arturo Mirri shoots from long range but somehow Augusto Yanez manages to keep it out.
72.32
Kurt Smit makes a simple pass to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Augusto Yanez is on top of it.
73.56
Runar Halle flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Artico collects the pass. Luciano Artico makes a simple pass to Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.35
Jacek Lato knocks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Franzone. Enzo Franzone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao rushes past Sebastian Nieto! Nicolas Marcos Assunçao rockets a shot on goal but somehow Alejandro Sbaccanti manages to keep it out.
79.21
Jacek Lato makes a probing pass to Enzo Franzone. Enzo Franzone sees a break and surges forward. Enzo Franzone knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
81.28
2-0Pier G. Scalabrelli flicks a high pass forward. Kurt Smit controls it well on his chest. Kurt Smit threads the ball through to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin beats his man to it with a header. Runar Halle steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
83.32
Alfred Mustoe makes a simple pass to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao advances inside the box! Nicolas Marcos Assunçao shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.06
Gianmatteo Solimeno kicks a strong pass forward to Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gharib Elhamdaoui 10, 61 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Augusto Yanez (GK)
7
2. Runar Halle (DEF)
7
3. Jacek Lato (DEF)
7
4. Hauke Richter (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Romano (DEF)
6
6. Gianmatteo Solimeno (MID)
7
7. Luciano Artico (MID)
8
8. Enzo Franzone (MID)
7
9. Alfred Mustoe (MID)
6
10. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao (ATT)
7
11. Gharib Elhamdaoui (ATT)
9
12. Olivier Damman (DEF)
0
13. Fernando Mario Ecker (ATT)
0
14. Eduardo Herrera (ATT)
0
1. Alejandro Sbaccanti (GK)
6
2. Martin Manfredini (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Nieto (DEF)
6
4. Pier G. Scalabrelli (DEF)
6
5. Kurt Smit (MID)
6
6. Arturo Mirri (MID)
6
7. Vincenzo Zini (MID)
6
8. Michele Tagliaferri (MID)
6
9. Pierluigi Branca (ATT)
6
10. Miguel Marin (ATT)
6
11. Colin Morrison (ATT)
6
12. Manuel Baldi (GK)
0
13. Gaetano Dicara (GK)
0
14. Albert Ramos (GK)
0