Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Málaga | Málaga | ||||||||||||||||
| Phil Burfield | Phil Burfield | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gaspar Gomes | G. Gomes |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Ivan Cadamarteri | I. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Yasushi Kaneko | Y. Kaneko |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 79 |  | Fouad Kachloul | F. Kachloul | |||||||||
| Ahmed Domoraud | A. Domoraud |  | 77 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 |  | Daniel J. Andersson | D. Andersson | |||||||||
| Peter Milosevic | P. Milosevic |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 75 |  | Gabriel Cáceres | G. Cáceres | |||||||||
| Eidur Ingólfsson | E. Ingólfsson |  | 53 | M | | 5 | | D | 73 |  | Rinar Ryabushko | R. Ryabushko | |||||||||
| Byron Howard | B. Howard |  | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 |  | Rafael Gimenez | R. Gimenez | |||||||||
| Rio Bellamy | R. Bellamy | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 |  | Goran Prosinecki | G. Prosinecki | |||||||||
| Artur Ripanu | A. Ripanu |  | 74 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Eduardo Fuentes | E. Fuentes | |||||||||
| Travis Sesay | T. Sesay |  | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 81 |  | Alexander Boutaris | A. Boutaris | |||||||||
| Kevin Brady | K. Brady |  | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 76 |  | Luis Radet | L. Radet | |||||||||
| Peter de Buen | P. de Buen |  | 76 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Jose Diez | J. Diez | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Goodison Park where Everton play Málaga in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Everton kick off!
2.02
0-1Fouad Kachloul makes a simple pass to Rafael Gimenez. Rafael Gimenez knocks the ball forward to Luis Radet. Luis Radet lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Diez. Jose Diez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.29
0-1Yasushi Kaneko threads the ball through to Byron Howard. Byron Howard decides to run forward with the ball. Byron Howard shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.09
Eduardo Fuentes surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Diez. Jose Diez flicks the ball with his head but Gaspar Gomes is on top of it.
14.52
0-1Eidur Ingólfsson chips the ball to his team mate, Travis Sesay. Travis Sesay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.26
0-1Rio Bellamy comes in with a late challenge on Goran Prosinecki. The referee calls over Rio Bellamy and warns him to calm down! Goran Prosinecki runs off the knock.
21.04
0-1Byron Howard catches Eduardo Fuentes on the ankles. The referee calls over Byron Howard and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Fuentes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.03
0-1Eidur Ingólfsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Travis Sesay. Travis Sesay threads the ball through to Kevin Brady but he's offside!
27.11
Peter Milosevic knocks the ball forward to Rio Bellamy. Rio Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Travis Sesay. Travis Sesay whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.58
Rio Bellamy flicks the ball to his team mate, Travis Sesay. Travis Sesay knocks the ball forward to Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.07
Travis Sesay hacks Gabriel Cáceres from behind! The referee calls over Travis Sesay and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Cáceres runs off the knock.
32.26
Gabriel Cáceres threads the ball through to Goran Prosinecki. Goran Prosinecki controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Diez. Jose Diez whips in a cross ball towards Luis Radet. Luis Radet flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.38
Eduardo Fuentes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Diez. Jose Diez knocks the ball forward to Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gaspar Gomes manages to gather it comfortably.
40.20
0-1Goran Prosinecki knocks the ball forward to Jose Diez. Jose Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.10
Goran Prosinecki comes in with a late challenge on Rio Bellamy. Goran Prosinecki is shown the yellow card! Rio Bellamy runs off the knock.
44.47
Rio Bellamy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Travis Sesay. Travis Sesay goes all the way! Travis Sesay tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
45.00
Daniel J. Andersson decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel J. Andersson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Diez. Jose Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Radet. Luis Radet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Gaspar Gomes manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Málaga start the second half!
47.36
Byron Howard chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Cáceres.
48.54
Fouad Kachloul sees a break and surges forward. Fouad Kachloul controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Radet. Luis Radet heads the ball goalwards but Gaspar Gomes is on top of it.
49.43
Rio Bellamy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady plays a perfect one-two with Peter de Buen and rushes in on goal... Kevin Brady makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Ivan Cadamarteri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.38
Rafael Gimenez sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Gimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.56
Rio Bellamy threads the ball through to Travis Sesay. Travis Sesay shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
60.05
Goran Prosinecki chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Radet. Luis Radet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Boutaris but the linesman indicates offside!
63.47
Byron Howard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Travis Sesay. Travis Sesay knocks the ball forward to Peter de Buen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.37
Daniel J. Andersson advances with the ball. Daniel J. Andersson flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Radet. Luis Radet shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.07
Jose Diez comes in with a late challenge on Peter Milosevic. Jose Diez is given a warning by the referee! Peter Milosevic stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.05
Goran Prosinecki catches Byron Howard on the ankles. Goran Prosinecki is warned by the referee! Byron Howard runs off the knock.
73.15
Rafael Gimenez hacks Rio Bellamy from behind! The referee calls over Rafael Gimenez and shows him a yellow card! Rio Bellamy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.47
Peter Milosevic makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Milosevic knocks the ball forward to Travis Sesay. Travis Sesay goes all the way! Travis Sesay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Ivan Cadamarteri manages to keep it out.
78.03
Rio Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Ivan Cadamarteri!
79.37
Goran Prosinecki catches Byron Howard on the ankles. The referee calls over Goran Prosinecki again and warns him to calm down! Byron Howard runs off the knock.
83.17
Byron Howard passes the ball forward to Travis Sesay. Travis Sesay finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ivan Cadamarteri!
90.00
Daniel J. Andersson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Goran Prosinecki. Goran Prosinecki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Radet. Luis Radet flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Diez. Jose Diez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
23.1%
47.3%
29.7%
Scorers