Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Goodison Park where Everton play Real Sociedad in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Royce.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Royce.
0.00
0-0Everton kick off and get the first half underway!
6.50
0-0Gionatha Lotti knocks the ball forward to Marc Fromm. Marc Fromm sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
14.50
0-0Julian Ortiz flicks a high pass forward to Marc Fromm who brings the ball under control. Marc Fromm plays a one-two with Manfred Reiter and rushes in on goal... Fabio Romano comes in with a late challenge on Marc Fromm. Marc Fromm appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
20.12
Runar Halle threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Solimeno. Gianmatteo Solimeno sees Nicolas Marcos Assunçao in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Daniel Annala manages to keep it out.
22.02
Sebastian Ramos threads a neat ball through to Julian Ortiz. Julian Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Don Gough easily smothers it!
26.02
Gionatha Lotti chips the ball to his team mate, Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter whips in a cross ball towards Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti directs the ball goalwards with his head. Don Gough easily punches it away to safety.
27.45
0-0Gionatha Lotti sees a break and surges forward. Gionatha Lotti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Runar Halle.
28.06
0-0Enzo Franzone laces a weighted ball forward to Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo plays a one-two with Gharib Elhamdaoui and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Thomas Bravo provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
33.59
Gionatha Lotti threads a neat ball through to Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
36.41
Hauke Richter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enzo Franzone. Enzo Franzone sees a break and surges forward. Enzo Franzone sees Nicolas Marcos Assunçao just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Everton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
38.30
Mast H. Okocha passes the ball forward to Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Fromm. Marc Fromm makes a deft header but Don Gough is on top of it.
39.28
Mast H. Okocha threads a neat ball through to Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
40.33
Mast H. Okocha kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Fromm. Marc Fromm finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
42.08
0-0Sebastian Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gionatha Lotti. Gionatha Lotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter whips in a cross ball towards Marc Fromm. Runar Halle catches Marc Fromm on the ankles. Marc Fromm appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
44.03
Alfred Mustoe sees space and advances. Alfred Mustoe plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Marcos Assunçao and rushes in on goal... Alfred Mustoe rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
Gianmatteo Solimeno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui shoots from 20 yards. Daniel Annala effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Sociedad players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Real Sociedad kick off the second half!
51.52
Julian Ortiz sees space and advances. Julian Ortiz shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
59.11
Jacek Lato passes the ball forward to Gianmatteo Solimeno. Gianmatteo Solimeno threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luigi Biliotti.
60.20
0-0Real Sociedad appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
60.20
1-0Enzo Franzone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Marcos Assunçao and rushes in on goal... Thomas Bravo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
62.20
1-0Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Jose Fortes Rey replacing Mast H. Okocha .
65.12
Gianmatteo Solimeno knocks the ball to his team mate, Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.15
Gianmatteo Solimeno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
67.46
Jose Fortes Rey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
71.48
1-0Jose Fortes Rey comes in with a late challenge on Enzo Franzone. The referee brings Jose Fortes Rey to one side and gives him a warning! Enzo Franzone runs off the knock.
73.12
Gianmatteo Solimeno flicks a high ball forward to Gharib Elhamdaoui who takes it down. Gharib Elhamdaoui shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.59
Enzo Franzone decides to run forward with the ball. Enzo Franzone shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.26
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Fabrice Carnot replacing Julian Ortiz .
81.14
Jón Bödvarsson sweeps the ball long. Pietro Sbaccanti whips in a cross ball towards Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter whips the ball goalwards with his head but Don Gough is on top of it.
84.06
Gianmatteo Solimeno flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao collects the pass. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao plays a one-two with Thomas Bravo and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Marcos Assunçao cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don Gough (GK)
9
2. Fabio Romano (DEF)
6
3. Runar Halle (DEF)
6
4. Jacek Lato (DEF)
6
5. Hauke Richter (DEF)
6
6. Gianmatteo Solimeno (MID)
7
7. Enzo Franzone (MID)
7
8. Alfred Mustoe (MID)
6
9. Thomas Bravo (ATT)
9
10. Gharib Elhamdaoui (ATT)
6
11. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao (ATT)
8
12. Rodrigo Pinto (MID)
0
13. Eduardo Herrera (ATT)
0
14. Tomek Wilimowski (ATT)
0
1. Daniel Annala (GK)
7
2. Eirik Haaland (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Ramos (DEF)
6
4. Luigi Biliotti (DEF)
6
5. Jón Bödvarsson (DEF)
6
6. Julian Ortiz (MID)
7
7. Mast H. Okocha (MID)
6
8. Gionatha Lotti (MID)
7
9. Marc Fromm (ATT)
6
10. Manfred Reiter (ATT)
7
11. Pietro Sbaccanti (ATT)
6
12. Eugenio Castillo (MID)
0
13. Fabrice Carnot (ATT)
6
14. Jose Fortes Rey (MID)
6