Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 9,281 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Kitson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Kitson.
0.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.29
Rafael Marquitos flicks a high pass forward to Mads Myssing who brings the ball under control. Mads Myssing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davor Budan but he's offside!
4.07
Ben Plowright hacks Ighli De Cesare from behind! The referee brings Ben Plowright to one side and gives him a warning! Ighli De Cesare runs off the knock.
6.39
Rafael Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mads Myssing. Mads Myssing puts a great ball through. Antonio Serrano runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Ugo Coppinger plays the ball forward to Davor Budan. Davor Budan shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
26.23
Neil Greig flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Powell who takes it down. Jacob Powell tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
27.34
Rafael Marquitos hits a low pass to Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano hits a low pass to Davor Budan. Davor Budan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Roy Moeliker is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.24
Martin Redknapp runs forward with the ball. Martin Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Ben Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.38
Rafael Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
39.29
Rafael Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei lofts in a cross ball towards Davor Budan. Davor Budan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Everton!
42.38
Ledley Priestley threads a neat ball through to Neil Greig. Neil Greig changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell flicks the ball with his head. Gavin Wainwright is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Everton start the second half!
48.45
Rafael Marquitos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mads Myssing. Mads Myssing knocks in a cross ball towards Davor Budan. Davor Budan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Roy Moeliker gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
59.45
Dominique Mauricio clumsily knocks into Neil Greig. Dominique Mauricio is shown the yellow card! Neil Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.55
Everton have made 2 substitutions with Edouard Grimaldi replacing Davor Budan and Tom van der Wal replacing Dominique Mauricio .
75.39
Chris Clemence knocks the ball forward to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.39
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Omer Milligan replacing Gary Dryden .
84.41
Martin Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Plowright but he's offside!
85.19
Tommy Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
35%
43.3%
21.7%
Scorers
| Davor Budan 27, 39 | Jacob Powell 42, 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Powell of AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Wainwright (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominique Mauricio (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Ighli De Cesare (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aaron Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jermaine Whelan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ugo Coppinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael Marquitos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Giampiero Bonadei (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Antonio Serrano (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Davor Budan (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Mads Myssing (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tom van der Wal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Edouard Grimaldi (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Moritz Wieczorek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Roy Moeliker (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alec Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ledley Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Redknapp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Clemence (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Dryden (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tommy Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Greig (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Martin Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jacob Powell (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Ben Plowright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aaron Cooke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Omer Milligan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy Dean (ATT) | 0 | |













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