Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Southampton. A crowd of 17,728 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Everton and Southampton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Milligan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Everton and Southampton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Milligan.
0.00
Everton start the match!
4.55
Diego Zitelli hacks Olivier Damman from behind! Diego Zitelli is given a warning by the referee! Olivier Damman runs off the knock.
8.50
Ronnie Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Tomek Wilimowski collects the pass. Tomek Wilimowski passes the ball forward to Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.54
Ronnie Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski plays a one-two with Alf-Inge Kippe and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Tomek Wilimowski provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
22.58
Rodrigo Pinto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodrigo Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
26.28
David Martin flicks a high ball forward to Tomek Wilimowski who takes it down. Tomek Wilimowski makes a probing pass to Alf-Inge Kippe but he's offside!
28.24
Matthew Taylor makes a probing pass to Chris Charlton. Chris Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Alex Elliott. With a superhuman jump, Alex Elliott connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alex Elliott scores for Southampton!!
32.40
Harry Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Chris Charlton who brings the ball under control. Chris Charlton shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.45
Thanassis Sarakis barges into Diego Zitelli. The referee calls over Thanassis Sarakis and shows him a yellow card! Diego Zitelli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.29
Matthew Taylor comes in with a late challenge on David Martin. The referee brings Matthew Taylor to one side and gives him a warning! David Martin stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.04
Rodrigo Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Alf-Inge Kippe provides some space. He shoots at goal but Andreas Isaksson is on top of his game. Excellent save!
42.50
Thanassis Sarakis threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Kirkland. Ronnie Kirkland sees a break and surges forward. Ronnie Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Barrett.
45.00
Rodrigo Pinto flicks a high pass forward to Alf-Inge Kippe who brings the ball under control. Alf-Inge Kippe lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fernando Mario Ecker scores for Everton!!
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Southampton kicking off!
47.45
Roberto Muzzi advances with the ball. Roberto Muzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Justin Elcock who gathers it comfortably.
49.53
Malte Schell darts forward. Malte Schell flicks a high pass forward to Alex Elliott who brings the ball under control. Alex Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Chris Charlton. Chris Charlton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.42
Rodrigo Pinto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
55.37
Roberto Muzzi darts forward. Roberto Muzzi darts forward. Roberto Muzzi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thanassis Sarakis.
57.20
Ronnie Kirkland runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ronnie Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.41
Ronnie Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to Tomek Wilimowski who brings the ball neatly under control. Tomek Wilimowski shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
61.32
Harry Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Alex Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Justin Elcock. What a save!
65.53
Matthew Taylor catches Rodrigo Pinto on the ankles. Matthew Taylor is warned by the referee again! Rodrigo Pinto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.22
Thanassis Sarakis passes the ball forward to Ronnie Kirkland. Ronnie Kirkland surges forward with the ball. Ronnie Kirkland plays the ball forward to Alf-Inge Kippe who has made a great run into the box. Alf-Inge Kippe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
75.29
Malte Schell flicks a high pass forward to Philippe Beye who brings the ball under control. Philippe Beye deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Markus Will.
77.17
Southampton have made 3 substitutions with Kai Heiser replacing Graham Barrett, Patrick Potts replacing Philippe Beye and Jonathan Plowright replacing Alex Elliott .
79.13
Malte Schell barges into Fernando Mario Ecker. The referee calls over Malte Schell and warns him to calm down! Fernando Mario Ecker gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.26
Rodrigo Pinto surges forward with the ball. Rodrigo Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Andreas Isaksson gets down and covers it.
83.01
Thanassis Sarakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Martin. David Martin makes a probing pass to Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker runs straight at the defence! Fernando Mario Ecker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Andreas Isaksson had no chance!! Goal for Everton!
90.00
Harry Johnson catches Markus Will on the ankles. The referee brings Harry Johnson to one side and gives him a warning! Markus Will stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Fernando Mario Ecker 9, 45, 83 | Alex Elliott 28 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Mario Ecker of Everton |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Justin Elcock (GK)
6
2. Markus Will (DEF)
6
3. Olivier Damman (DEF)
6
4. Thanassis Sarakis (DEF)
6
5. David Martin (MID)
6
6. Ronnie Kirkland (MID)
7
7. Rodrigo Pinto (MID)
7
8. David Ziege (MID)
6
9. Alf-Inge Kippe (ATT)
7
10. Tomek Wilimowski (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Mario Ecker (ATT)
9
12. Alpay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
0
13. Gianmatteo Solimeno (MID)
0
14. Thomas Bravo (ATT)
0
1. Andreas Isaksson (GK)
7
2. Roberto Muzzi (DEF)
6
3. Malte Schell (DEF)
6
4. Graham Barrett (DEF)
6
5. Giulliano Hilgerink (MID)
6
6. Philippe Beye (MID)
6
7. Matthew Taylor (MID)
5
8. Harry Johnson (MID)
6
9. Alex Elliott (ATT)
7
10. Diego Zitelli (ATT)
6
11. Chris Charlton (ATT)
6
12. Kai Heiser (ATT)
6
13. Patrick Potts (DEF)
6
14. Jonathan Plowright (DEF)
6