Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Crewe Alexandra. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Everton kicking off!
4.19
1-0Rafael Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei runs straight at the defence! Giampiero Bonadei tries a spectacular strike. Giampiero Bonadei scores for Everton!!
14.17
1-0Miguel Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.03
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Stan Gordon plays the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.57
1-0Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Chris Laver collects the pass. Chris Laver shoots from 20 yards but Gavin Wainwright is on top of it.
21.54
1-0Dion Murphy flicks a high pass forward to Chris Laver who brings the ball under control. Chris Laver plays a one-two with Kai Helmer and advances towards the goal... Chris Laver tries a spectacular strike but Ighli De Cesare is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
24.24
Rafael Marquitos threads the ball through to Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano plays a scrappy one-two with Giampiero Bonadei and stumbles forward towards the goal... Antonio Serrano rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.21
Aaron Cutler makes a simple pass to Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Davor Budan. Davor Budan plays a scrappy one-two with Mads Myssing and stumbles forward towards the goal... Davor Budan shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Davor Budan!
32.34
Ugo Coppinger makes a simple pass to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
34.23
Stan Gordon threads the ball through to Chris Laver. Chris Laver shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.38
2-0Antonio Serrano barges into Jody Westwood. Antonio Serrano is shown the yellow card! Jody Westwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.54
Dion Murphy makes a probing pass to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz shoots from 25 yards. Gavin Wainwright easily gets down and covers it.
39.11
Rafael Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Mads Myssing collects the pass. Mads Myssing skips past Brian Minto! Some silky footwork from Mads Myssing provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Marinus Houtman gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
40.47
Miguel Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
42.49
Tomas Maini sees Stan Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Kai Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
2-0Kai Helmer catches Aaron Cutler on the ankles. The referee calls over Kai Helmer and warns him to calm down! Aaron Cutler runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off and get the second half underway!
48.08
2-0Dion Murphy runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dion Murphy advances inside the box! Jermaine Whelan hacks Dion Murphy from behind! Dion Murphy appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
51.04
Brian Minto knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.41
Tomas Maini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Gordon. Stan Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
57.35
Stan Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cruz controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Cruz skips past Ighli De Cesare! Gabriel Cruz takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.26
2-1Everton have made 2 substitutions with Edouard Grimaldi replacing Davor Budan and Marvin Maddison replacing Dominique Mauricio .
65.56
Aaron Cutler hits a low pass to Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Marquitos plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Serrano and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rafael Marquitos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.34
Stan Gordon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stan Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
72.13
Tomas Maini knocks the ball forward to Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi hits a low pass to Chris Laver. Chris Laver shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.29
Rafael Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei runs straight at the defence! Giampiero Bonadei looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Marinus Houtman gets down and covers it.
75.22
Ighli De Cesare makes a beautiful solo run. Ighli De Cesare flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Grimaldi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edouard Grimaldi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
83.04
Jody Westwood sees Miguel Pichichi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Miguel Pichichi plays the ball forward to Chris Laver. Chris Laver rushes past Ighli De Cesare! Ighli De Cesare comes in with a late challenge on Chris Laver. Penalty not given!!
87.04
Rafael Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Grimaldi. Edouard Grimaldi plays a one-two with Antonio Serrano and rushes in on goal... Edouard Grimaldi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
32.1%
42.3%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Marquitos of Everton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Wainwright (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominique Mauricio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Giampiero Bonadei (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Antonio Serrano (MID) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Davor Budan (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Mads Myssing (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marvin Maddison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Edouard Grimaldi (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Moritz Wieczorek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marinus Houtman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lars Götz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomas Maini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jody Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brian Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dion Murphy (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Miguel Pichichi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stan Gordon (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kai Helmer (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Chris Laver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Cruz (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Leon Kuzorra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Copping (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Isaiah Atherton (ATT) | 0 | |