Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,339 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the match underway!
2.48
Egutu Babayaro kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Yapi Yapo. Arthur Yapi Yapo flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage goes all the way! Shaun Burbage shoots from just inside the box but Gaspar Gomes is on top of it.
6.11
Rio Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Travis Sesay. Travis Sesay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Egutu Babayaro.
10.29
Daniel Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristi Pancu. Cristi Pancu shoots from 25 yards. Gaspar Gomes easily smothers it.
12.54
Eidur Ingólfsson passes the ball forward to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
14.35
Lars Håland chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Tressor Jimenez. Tressor Jimenez flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.11
Peter Milosevic flicks the ball to his team mate, Eidur Ingólfsson. Eidur Ingólfsson chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.03
Artur Ripanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.11
Yasushi Kaneko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eidur Ingólfsson. Eidur Ingólfsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady goes all the way! Kevin Brady makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Ian Reyes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.22
Manchester United are easily keeping Everton at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.34
Tressor Jimenez catches Yasushi Kaneko on the ankles. Tressor Jimenez is warned by the referee! Yasushi Kaneko carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.02
Byron Howard sees a break and surges forward. Byron Howard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.14
Kostyantyn Korkishko advances with the ball. Kostyantyn Korkishko flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristi Pancu. Cristi Pancu goes all the way! Cristi Pancu rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.23
Daniel Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Tressor Jimenez. Tressor Jimenez makes a probing pass to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Yasushi Kaneko barges into Arthur Yapi Yapo. The referee calls over Yasushi Kaneko and shows him a yellow card! Arthur Yapi Yapo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Everton kick off!
48.12
Ahmed Domoraud brings the ball forward. Ahmed Domoraud advances with the ball. Ahmed Domoraud shoots from 20 yards but Ian Reyes is on top of it.
49.23
Peter Milosevic flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Ripanu. Artur Ripanu sees a break and surges forward. Artur Ripanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.10
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
54.01
Kostyantyn Korkishko makes a probing pass to Arthur Yapi Yapo. Arthur Yapi Yapo makes a probing pass to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage goes all the way! Shaun Burbage makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Gaspar Gomes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.49
Felipe Parra knocks the ball forward to Lars Håland. Lars Håland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristi Pancu. Cristi Pancu plays a perfect one-two with Tressor Jimenez and rushes in on goal... Cristi Pancu tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.59
Daniel Antunes decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Antunes shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.04
Lars Håland makes a probing pass to Cristi Pancu. Cristi Pancu chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.36
Egutu Babayaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Håland. Lars Håland brings the ball forward. Lars Håland lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage heads the ball goalwards. Gaspar Gomes manages to gather it comfortably.
75.53
Rio Bellamy decides to run forward with the ball. Rio Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.40
Lassina Domoraud advances with the ball. Lassina Domoraud makes a simple pass to Cristi Pancu. Cristi Pancu shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gaspar Gomes manages to gather it comfortably.
79.17
Artur Ripanu passes the ball forward to Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen passes the ball forward but Kevin Brady is offside!
84.34
Arthur Yapi Yapo flicks the ball to his team mate, Tressor Jimenez. Tressor Jimenez goes all the way! Tressor Jimenez tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Gaspar Gomes.
85.47
Eidur Ingólfsson clumsily knocks into Arthur Yapi Yapo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Yapi Yapo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Burbage of Manchester United
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
30.2%
45.3%
24.4%