Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Leyton Orient. A crowd of 9,590 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leyton Orient kick off!
6.21
Terry Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson surges forward with the ball. Carlton Merson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gavin Wainwright is on top of it.
8.10
Gerhard Eberle knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Jeffers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nwankwo Jeffers finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
12.46
Carlton Merson threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
14.07
Aaron Cutler flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Marquitos makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Marquitos advances inside the box! Rafael Marquitos shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.27
Gerhard Eberle barges into Davor Budan. Gerhard Eberle is warned by the referee! Davor Budan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.27
Free kick to Everton just outside the area...
16.36
Davor Budan takes a slow run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
21.36
Gerhard Eberle barges into Antonio Serrano. The referee calls over Gerhard Eberle again and warns him to calm down! Antonio Serrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.14
Carlos Menendez threads a neat ball through to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe shoots from long range but it is miles over!
24.24
Marvin Lawrence runs forward with the ball. Marvin Lawrence sees Nwankwo Insley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Insley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.51
Gerhard Eberle knocks the ball forward to Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson makes a simple pass to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
27.01
Carlton Merson knocks the ball forward to Dean Newton. Dean Newton shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gavin Wainwright manages to keep it out.
30.40
Carlos Menendez hits a low pass to Dean Newton. Dean Newton shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
32.53
Jermaine Whelan takes it forward alone. Jermaine Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Davor Budan. Davor Budan shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
34.10
James Rufus barges into Antonio Serrano. The referee warns James Rufus to calm down! Antonio Serrano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.01
Ugo Coppinger changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ugo Coppinger knocks in a cross ball towards Mads Myssing. Mads Myssing flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Harry Lumsdon!
38.26
James Rufus darts forward. James Rufus knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.10
Terry Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Menendez. Carlos Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Jeffers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nwankwo Jeffers shoots from 25 yards but Gavin Wainwright reads it well. Excellent keeping!
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. Leyton Orient also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Everton kick off!
55.53
Carlton Merson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
57.44
Terry Campbell makes a simple pass to Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Insley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nwankwo Insley shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gavin Wainwright!
59.59
With great vision, Jermaine Whelan plays the ball forward to Ugo Coppinger. Ugo Coppinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei lofts in a cross ball towards Mads Myssing. Mads Myssing gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Everton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
65.16
Carlton Merson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.04
Terry Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Menendez. Carlos Menendez sees Nwankwo Insley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Insley finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
71.15
Carlton Merson flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Jeffers who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Jeffers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
73.45
Gerhard Eberle hacks Antonio Serrano from behind! The referee brings Gerhard Eberle to one side and gives him yet another warning! Antonio Serrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.23
Tom van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Mads Myssing. Mads Myssing is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.04
Rafael Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Mads Myssing. Mads Myssing lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Serrano. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Serrano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
87.03
Rafael Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Davor Budan. Davor Budan knocks the ball forward to Mads Myssing but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.21
Carlton Merson catches Rafael Marquitos on the ankles. Carlton Merson is warned by the referee! Rafael Marquitos runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
30.8%
41.8%
27.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mads Myssing of Everton

Match Ratings