Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 9,116 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Everton and Cardiff City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Cardiff City start the match!
4.27
Mark Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Wilcox. Sol Wilcox powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Robert Stewart!
8.03
Lars Riise passes the ball forward to Spencer Mckay. Spencer Mckay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriele Montella.
15.04
Marc Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shouta Shimizu.
20.07
Mark Ferdinand kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Fortune. Neil Fortune shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.01
Shouta Shimizu knocks the ball forward to Jose Semedo. Jose Semedo makes a probing pass to Nick Thompson. Nick Thompson goes all the way! Nick Thompson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Stanley Brown is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.54
Marcus Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Wilcox. Sol Wilcox whips in a cross ball towards Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Robert Stewart easily smothers it.
38.37
Mark Ferdinand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Everton kicking off!
48.34
Mark Ferdinand surges forward with the ball. Mark Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Wilcox. Sol Wilcox powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Robert Stewart.
51.13
Mark Ferdinand chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Fortune. Neil Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford heads the ball goalwards. Robert Stewart manages to gather it comfortably.
53.36
Harvey Jeffers advances with the ball. Harvey Jeffers surges forward with the ball. Harvey Jeffers shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.37
Jose Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Mowbray. Max Mowbray shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stanley Brown easily smothers it!
60.04
Alexander Ramírez makes a simple pass to Lars Riise. Lars Riise knocks the ball forward to Spencer Mckay. Spencer Mckay plays a perfect one-two with Max Mowbray and rushes in on goal... Spencer Mckay tries a spectacular strike. Stanley Brown easily smothers it.
61.23
Mark Ferdinand threads the ball through to Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Robert Stewart manages to gather it comfortably.
63.09
Lars Riise kicks a strong pass forward to Max Mowbray. Max Mowbray shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.51
Mark Ferdinand threads the ball through to Sol Wilcox. Sol Wilcox knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Naylor.
67.53
Lars Riise flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Thompson. Nick Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Mckay. Spencer Mckay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.00
Marcus Finney knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Fortune. Neil Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Wilcox. Sol Wilcox connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
85.37
Tonci Suker chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Thompson. Nick Thompson goes all the way! Nick Thompson shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Stanley Brown!
90.00
Marc Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Fortune. Neil Fortune shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Nick Thompson of Everton

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.1428571428571 vs 52.8571428571429
Play Area
Home team third: 30.00%, Midfield: 51.43%, Away team third: 18.57%

Scorers