Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Nottingham Forest | Nottingham Forest | ||||||||||||||||
| Mark Woodhouse | Mark Woodhouse | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Guillermo Moreno | G. Moreno |  | 67 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 63 |  | Isaiah Walsh | I. Walsh | |||||||
| Fredrik Goldberg | F. Goldberg | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | James Benali | J. Benali | |||||||||
| Ledley Drake | L. Drake | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Ruel Defoe | R. Defoe | |||||||||
| Simon Blake | S. Blake | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Edward Mcleod | E. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Philipp Haller | P. Haller |  | 69 | D | | 5 | | M | 61 | | Paul Higginbotham | P. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| Alan Beresford | A. Beresford | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Titus Lee | T. Lee | |||||||||
| Jonas Francke | J. Francke | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Syd Clemence | S. Clemence | |||||||||
| Daniel Venus | D. Venus | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Steve Ball | S. Ball | |||||||||
| David Elliott | D. Elliott |  | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Marvin Hackworth | M. Hackworth | |||||||||
| Dion Youds | D. Youds | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Ian Cooper | I. Cooper | |||||||||
| Colin Wright | C. Wright | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | David Shearer | D. Shearer | |||||||||
| George Hamers | G. Hamers |  | 57 | D | | 12 | | A | 60 | | Daniele Jacobs | D. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Alfredo Fernandez | A. Fernandez | | 61 | M | | 13 | | D | 57 | | Michael James | M. James | |||||||||
| Syd Thomson | S. Thomson | | 64 | A | | 14 | | D | 56 | | Ledley Copping | L. Copping | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 11,252 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Wright.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Wright.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest kick off!
2.39
0-0Steve Ball flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Hackworth collects the pass. Marvin Hackworth finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
3.27
0-0Titus Lee chips the ball to his team mate, David Shearer. David Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.56
Syd Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Hackworth who takes it down. Marvin Hackworth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Drake.
8.04
Syd Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Shearer. David Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Guillermo Moreno!
9.58
Jonas Francke chips the ball to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.30
0-1Ruel Defoe hits a low pass to Paul Higginbotham. Paul Higginbotham changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ian Cooper scores for Nottingham Forest!!
18.57
0-1Steve Ball threads a neat ball through to Syd Clemence. Syd Clemence rushes past Ledley Drake! Syd Clemence muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
20.52
Ledley Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Francke. Jonas Francke plays the ball forward to Dion Youds who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dion Youds provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.06
Syd Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Hackworth who brings the ball under control. Marvin Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Higginbotham. Paul Higginbotham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.43
Alan Beresford makes a simple pass to Colin Wright. Colin Wright shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Isaiah Walsh manages to gather it.
28.46
Ruel Defoe flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Clemence. Syd Clemence hits a low pass to David Shearer. David Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.11
Ruel Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Lee. Titus Lee darts forward. Titus Lee whips in a cross ball towards Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
34.48
Jonas Francke runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jonas Francke edges inside the box! Jonas Francke shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Isaiah Walsh smothers it!
38.13
Steve Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards David Shearer. David Shearer makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guillermo Moreno with no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
42.46
1-3David Shearer threads a neat ball through to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper makes a great pass forward. David Shearer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
44.54
Titus Lee knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
1-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
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. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Everton start the second half!
57.26
Jonas Francke threads a neat ball through to David Elliott. David Elliott runs straight at the defence! David Elliott tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
59.20
Ledley Drake makes a simple pass to Jonas Francke. Jonas Francke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Venus. Daniel Venus shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
60.30
1-3Everton have made 2 substitutions with Alfredo Fernandez replacing Alan Beresford and Syd Thomson replacing Dion Youds .
65.56
Daniel Venus darts forward. Daniel Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Wright. Colin Wright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.28
Ledley Drake hits a low pass to Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson whips in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott beats his man to it with a header. Isaiah Walsh gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.36
Without breaking stride, Alfredo Fernandez plays the ball forward to Jonas Francke. Jonas Francke advances with the ball. Jonas Francke lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Wright. Colin Wright finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Isaiah Walsh manages to keep it out.
71.53
James Benali passes the ball forward to Syd Clemence. Syd Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.00
Daniel Venus sees David Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
77.00
Everton have made a substitution with George Hamers replacing Fredrik Goldberg .
84.40
Edward Mcleod sees Titus Lee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Lee sees space and advances. Titus Lee whips in a cross ball towards David Shearer. David Shearer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.29
Simon Blake knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Venus. Daniel Venus flicks a high pass forward. Syd Thomson controls it well on his chest. Syd Thomson shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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
| Dion Youds 21 | Ian Cooper 10, 30 David Shearer 38 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ian Cooper of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Guillermo Moreno (GK)
6
2. Fredrik Goldberg (DEF)
6
3. Ledley Drake (DEF)
6
4. Simon Blake (DEF)
6
5. Philipp Haller (DEF)
6
6. Alan Beresford (MID)
6
7. Jonas Francke (MID)
8
8. Daniel Venus (MID)
6
9. David Elliott (ATT)
6
10. Dion Youds (ATT)
7
11. Colin Wright (ATT)
6
12. George Hamers (DEF)
6
13. Alfredo Fernandez (MID)
6
14. Syd Thomson (ATT)
6
1. Isaiah Walsh (GK)
7
2. James Benali (DEF)
6
3. Ruel Defoe (DEF)
6
4. Edward Mcleod (DEF)
6
5. Paul Higginbotham (MID)
7
6. Titus Lee (MID)
8
7. Syd Clemence (MID)
7
8. Steve Ball (MID)
6
9. Marvin Hackworth (ATT)
7
10. Ian Cooper (ATT)
9
11. David Shearer (ATT)
8
12. Daniele Jacobs (ATT)
0
13. Michael James (DEF)
0
14. Ledley Copping (DEF)
0