Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Watford | Watford | ||||||||||||||||
| Barry Skinner | Barry Skinner | manager | Scott Tubbritt | Scott Tubbritt | |||||||||||||||||
| Krunoslav Gorgone | K. Gorgone |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 |  | Tim Weaver | T. Weaver | |||||||||
| Richard Hopkin | R. Hopkin |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 |  | Abraham Koné | A. Koné | |||||||||
| James Priestley | J. Priestley | | 74 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | Marcel Schulze | M. Schulze | |||||||||
| Joseph-Desire Mbamba | J. Mbamba |  | 81 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 |  | Arek Gadocha | A. Gadocha | |||||||||
| Les Lisbie | L. Lisbie | | 75 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 70 | | Les Marr | L. Marr | ||||||||
| James Mckay | J. Mckay | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | John Winterburn | J. Winterburn | |||||||||
| Max Sharpe | M. Sharpe | | 65 | M | | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Jamie Midgley | J. Midgley | ||||||||
| Ramon Huber | R. Huber |  | 86 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Ian Galli | I. Galli | | 76 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Garry Strachan | G. Strachan | |||||||||
| Steve Dyer | S. Dyer | | 64 | M | | 10 | | A | 68 |  | Alpay Ayaz | A. Ayaz | |||||||||
| Greg Jack | G. Jack | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 |  | Mark Prete | M. Prete | |||||||||
| Gary McGrory | G. McGrory | | 68 | G | | 12 | | G | 33 | | Danny Simonsen | D. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Darren Ferdinand | D. Ferdinand | | 67 | D | | 13 | | M | 64 |  | Ioannis Anastasiou | I. Anastasiou | |||||||||
| Flavio Santoni | F. Santoni | | 84 | M | | 14 | | A | 65 |  | Paulo Tavares | P. Tavares | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Watford. A crowd of 16,961 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gallacher.
The pitch is in great condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gallacher.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Everton get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Marcel Schulze flicks a high pass forward to Jamie Midgley who brings the ball under control. Jamie Midgley passes the ball forward to Mark Prete. Mark Prete knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les Lisbie.
10.44
Seeing Jamie Midgley's attacking run, Andy Sullivan quickly throws the ball into his path. Jamie Midgley kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les Lisbie.
12.41
0-0Les Marr threads a neat ball through to Jamie Midgley. Jamie Midgley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
14.30
0-1Andy Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz finds some space and shoots from distance. Krunoslav Gorgone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.03
0-1Abraham Koné takes a long throw-in. Arek Gadocha flicks a high pass forward to John Winterburn who brings the ball under control. John Winterburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
21.39
Richard Hopkin receives the ball from a throw-in from Les Lisbie. Richard Hopkin boots it upfield. Ramon Huber finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Watford kick off the second half!
48.27
Arek Gadocha hits it upfield. Mark Prete rushes past James Priestley! Mark Prete muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
49.29
Andy Sullivan sees Garry Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.11
Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Ayaz controls it well on his chest. Alpay Ayaz plays a one-two with Garry Strachan and advances towards the goal... Alpay Ayaz tries a spectacular strike but somehow Krunoslav Gorgone manages to keep it out.
60.35
Joseph-Desire Mbamba threads the ball through to James Mckay. James Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Jack. Greg Jack shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.15
Marcel Schulze hits a low pass to Jamie Midgley. Jamie Midgley hits a low pass to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.23
Max Sharpe takes it forward alone. Max Sharpe shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.30
0-1Watford have made a substitution with Ioannis Anastasiou replacing John Winterburn .
79.10
James Priestley passes the ball forward to Max Sharpe. Max Sharpe flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Huber collects the pass. Ramon Huber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.22
Max Sharpe threads the ball through to Ian Galli. Ian Galli shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Tim Weaver.
82.10
0-1It's a corner kick. Max Sharpe kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. James Mckay tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.38
0-1Ian Galli comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Schulze. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcel Schulze runs off the knock.
87.57
Marcel Schulze threads a neat ball through to Jamie Midgley. Jamie Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Prete. Mark Prete outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
James Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Greg Jack collects the pass. Greg Jack shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
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
| Alpay Ayaz 14 Mark Prete 88 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Krunoslav Gorgone (GK)
7
2. Richard Hopkin (DEF)
6
3. James Priestley (DEF)
6
4. Joseph-Desire Mbamba (DEF)
6
5. Les Lisbie (DEF)
6
6. James Mckay (MID)
6
7. Max Sharpe (MID)
7
8. Ramon Huber (MID)
6
9. Ian Galli (ATT)
5
10. Steve Dyer (MID)
6
11. Greg Jack (ATT)
7
12. Gary McGrory (GK)
0
13. Darren Ferdinand (DEF)
0
14. Flavio Santoni (MID)
0
1. Tim Weaver (GK)
6
2. Abraham Koné (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Schulze (DEF)
6
4. Arek Gadocha (DEF)
6
5. Les Marr (DEF)
6
6. John Winterburn (MID)
6
7. Jamie Midgley (MID)
7
8. Andy Sullivan (MID)
7
9. Garry Strachan (ATT)
7
10. Alpay Ayaz (ATT)
9
11. Mark Prete (ATT)
9
12. Danny Simonsen (GK)
0
13. Ioannis Anastasiou (MID)
6
14. Paulo Tavares (ATT)
0