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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Goodison Park where Everton play Ayr United in this friendly game. A crowd of 16,928 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Everton get the match underway!
3.11
Callum Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Crooks. Robert Crooks shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alec McStay comfortably smothers it!
4.39
Alfred Mustoe sees Thomas Bravo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Bravo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
6.08
Gharib Elhamdaoui comes in with a late challenge on Garry Hendry. The referee warns Gharib Elhamdaoui to calm down! Garry Hendry runs off the knock.
9.17
Garry Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone takes it forward alone. Paul Johnstone shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
15.55
Enzo Franzone kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo cuts inside the box! Thomas Bravo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
20.57
Hauke Richter flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Franzone collects the pass. Enzo Franzone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo cuts inside the box! Garry Hendry hacks Thomas Bravo from behind! Thomas Bravo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
21.36
Alfred Mustoe comes in with a late challenge on Max Superbi. The referee brings Alfred Mustoe to one side and gives him a warning! Max Superbi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.30
With a delightful solo run, Alfred Mustoe stretches the opposition's defence. Alfred Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.28
Alfred Mustoe threads the ball through to Robert Crooks. Robert Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
33.31
Atam Victoria runs straight at the opposition's defence. Atam Victoria plays a quick one-two with Matt Meiklejohn and rushes in on goal... Atam Victoria looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
36.57
Enzo Franzone makes a run forward as Callum Mcinnes takes the throw-in. Enzo Franzone skillfully chests the ball down. Enzo Franzone flicks a high pass forward. Gharib Elhamdaoui holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gharib Elhamdaoui shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.16
Callum Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Robert Crooks who brings the ball under control. Robert Crooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.10
Garry Hendry makes a probing pass to Atam Victoria. Atam Victoria takes it forward alone. Atam Victoria plays a one-two with Cesar Costa and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Atam Victoria provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Augusto Yanez had no chance!! Goal for Ayr United!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ayr United kick off the second half!
49.17
Alfred Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Gharib Elhamdaoui controls it well on his chest. Gharib Elhamdaoui shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.37
Alfred Mustoe flicks a high ball forward to Robert Crooks who takes it down. Robert Crooks shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
61.01
Stephen Caldwell barges into Enzo Franzone. Stephen Caldwell is given a warning by the referee! Enzo Franzone carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.33
Fabio Romano flicks a high pass forward. Callum Mcinnes collects the pass. Callum Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Crooks but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.27
Enzo Franzone flicks a high pass forward. Gharib Elhamdaoui holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gharib Elhamdaoui shoots from outside the area. Alec McStay gets down and covers it.
67.13
Max Superbi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guglielmo Marrocolo. Guglielmo Marrocolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.29
Atam Victoria brings the ball forward. Atam Victoria shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
72.19
Garry Hendry passes the ball forward to Stephen Caldwell. Stephen Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Costa who takes it down. Cesar Costa passes the ball forward but Matt Meiklejohn is offside!
73.07
Hauke Richter flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Franzone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enzo Franzone flicks a high pass forward. Gharib Elhamdaoui controls it well on his chest. Gharib Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Gento.
79.03
Alfred Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Alec McStay reads it well. Fabulous stop!
81.32
Enzo Franzone threads a neat ball through to Robert Crooks. Robert Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo beats his man to it with a header. Thomas Bravo scores for Everton!!
85.55
Alfred Mustoe chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Crooks. Robert Crooks plays the ball forward to Gharib Elhamdaoui who has made a great run into the box. Gharib Elhamdaoui makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Garry Hendry.
90.00
Max Superbi hacks Callum Mcinnes from behind! Max Superbi is shown the yellow card! Callum Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.5454545454545 vs 45.4545454545455
Play Area
Home team third: 18.18%, Midfield: 48.05%, Away team third: 33.77%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Atam Victoria of Ayr United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
2. Fabio Romano (DEF)
6
3. Hauke Richter (DEF)
6
6
6. Enzo Franzone (MID)
7
7. Alfred Mustoe (MID)
7
6
9. Thomas Bravo (ATT)
8
11. Robert Crooks (ATT)
7

13. Ronnie Kirkland (MID)
0

1. Alec McStay (GK)
7
2. Luis Gento (DEF)
6
3. Garry Hendry (DEF)
7
6
6. Max Superbi (MID)
5
7. Atam Victoria (MID)
9
6
10. Cesar Costa (ATT)
6

12. Neil Sullivan (DEF)
0
13. Matt Naysmith (GK)
0