Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 18,885 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth kick off!
3.22
0-0Alan Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Gary Souness who brings the ball under control. Gary Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Streich. Nikolas Streich threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jody Benjamin. Some silky footwork from Jody Benjamin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Emiliano Serena smothers it!
6.21
0-0Callum Gough picks a pass forward to Dale Drake. Dale Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.09
0-0Craig Campbell threads the ball through to Gary Souness. Gary Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.48
0-0Callum Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Benjamin but the linesman indicates offside!
18.19
Gerald Diallo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Jobson. Danny Jobson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Souness.
22.49
Danny Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Gilchrist. Simon Gilchrist shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
30.22
Jose Fortes Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Gilchrist. Simon Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mark Grella who gathers it comfortably.
33.06
Duncan Marsden makes a probing pass to Gerald Diallo. Gerald Diallo passes the ball forward to Simon Gilchrist. Simon Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.14
Guillermo Aguilar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner hits a low pass to Nikolas Streich. Nikolas Streich shoots from distance but Emiliano Serena reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
0-0Kelvin Wright hacks Dale Drake from behind! Kelvin Wright is warned by the referee! Dale Drake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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 Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Everton kick off!
48.46
Gerald Diallo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Jobson. Danny Jobson shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Mark Grella manages to gather it.
49.47
0-0Jesper Elzinga catches Gary Souness on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Souness gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.22
0-0Kelvin Wright flicks a high pass forward. Gerald Diallo controls it well on his chest. Gerald Diallo lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Jobson. Danny Jobson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent block by Alan Thomson!
57.54
1-0Showing composure, Alan Thomson plays the ball forward to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner deftly passes the ball to Dale Drake, releasing him through on goal. Dale Drake shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.50
1-0Everton have made 3 substitutions with Aaron Charlton replacing Alan Thomson, Lee Wainwright replacing Craig Campbell and Jorge Fernandes replacing Nikolas Streich .
66.20
1-0Everton are in full control of this game.
67.58
Jesper Elzinga clumsily knocks into Jorge Fernandes. The referee calls over Jesper Elzinga and warns him to calm down! Jorge Fernandes runs off the knock.
73.49
Danny Jobson flicks a high pass forward to Kelvin Mann who brings the ball under control. Kelvin Mann skips past Aaron Charlton! Kelvin Mann shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.22
Jody Benjamin makes a probing pass to Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar plays a one-two with Lee Wainwright and rushes in on goal... Guillermo Aguilar side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Emiliano Serena. Excellent save.
83.25
Duncan Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune brings the ball forward. Gilles Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.13
Ian Duberry knocks the ball forward to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
89.05
Markus Kistner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin threads the ball through to Jorge Fernandes but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
28.6%
45.5%
26%
Scorers
| Dale Drake 58 | Kelvin Mann 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dale Drake of Everton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mark Grella (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alan Thomson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ian Duberry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gary Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dale Drake (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Craig Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Guillermo Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jody Benjamin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Markus Kistner (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nikolas Streich (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aaron Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Lee Wainwright (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jorge Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Emiliano Serena (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kew Meijndershagen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jesper Elzinga (DEF) |  | 4 |
| 6. | Gilles Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kelvin Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gerald Diallo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Danny Jobson (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Kelvin Mann (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Simon Gilchrist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tom Van Steenveldt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stanley Elliott (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Gleisenstein (MID) | 0 | |