Match Report


EvertonEverton     Manchester CityManchester City
Duane HollDuane Holl Tamás Magony Tamás Magony
Nicolas BierhoffN. Bierhoff61
G
1
G
67Jose SerranoJ. Serrano
Fredrik GoldbergF. Goldberg70
D
2
D
59Rodolfo CruzR. Cruz
Ledley DrakeL. Drake62
D
3
D
61Fabian Van FessemF. Van Fessem
Jason GordonJ. Gordon67
D
4
D
71Wayne HuckerbyW. Huckerby
Philipp HallerP. Haller70
D
captain5
D
49Duarte CostaD. Costa
Damien LisbieD. Lisbie66
M
6
M
51Leon RahnL. Rahn
Nils WieczorekN. Wieczorek58
M
7
M
59Norman Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua
Paul ImpeyP. Impey55
M
8
M
67Neves Capucho EribertoN. Eriberto
David ElliottD. Elliott67
A
9
A
58Sven RöslerS. Rösler
Dion YoudsD. Youds70
A
10captain
A
74Sergio BanuelosS. Banuelos
Syd ThomsonS. Thomson67
A
11
A
61Marcel van den BroekM. van den Broek
 
Gialuca BellavistaG. Bellavista61
D
12
A
41Stuart HendersonS. Henderson
Jonas WelkeJ. Welke58
M
13
D
21Regis DammanR. Damman
Anthony SalmonA. Salmon60
A
14
D
28Davor SladakovicD. Sladakovic

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Everton and Manchester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.


0.00
Everton start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.29
Paul Impey threads a neat ball through to Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Dion Youds. Dion Youds outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
9.51
Wayne Huckerby flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.39
Nils Wieczorek sees space and advances. Nils Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Van Fessem.
18.04
Ledley Drake breaks forward. Ledley Drake knocks the ball forward to Dion Youds. Dion Youds lofts in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jose Serrano manages to gather it effortlessly.
21.21
Fabian Van Fessem makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua plays a quick one-two with Marcel van den Broek and rushes in on goal... Norman Lua-Lua shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
34.28
Paul Impey passes the ball forward to Damien Lisbie. Damien Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Rodolfo Cruz!
36.38
Rodolfo Cruz barges into Paul Impey. Rodolfo Cruz is shown the yellow card! Paul Impey runs off the knock.
38.15
Fredrik Goldberg kicks a strong pass forward to Nils Wieczorek. Nils Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward. Syd Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Youds. Dion Youds whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
42.36
Wayne Huckerby makes a simple pass to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn knocks the ball forward to Sven Rösler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Nils Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson cuts inside the box! Syd Thomson rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton have changed their lineup with Gialuca Bellavista replacing Jason Gordon, Jonas Welke replacing Nils Wieczorek and Anthony Salmon replacing David Elliott. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City get the second half underway!
49.29
Syd Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Dion Youds. Dion Youds rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jose Serrano didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.28
Sergio Banuelos threads a neat ball through to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler skips past Fredrik Goldberg! Sven Rösler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
66.51
Jonas Welke kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Youds. Dion Youds knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
67.53
Jonas Welke surges forward with the ball. Jonas Welke plays a scrappy one-two with Syd Thomson and advances towards the goal... Jonas Welke tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Jose Serrano.
69.47
Paul Impey takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Damien Lisbie strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes off Rodolfo Cruz and the loose ball is cleared up field.
71.52
Neves Capucho Eriberto threads a neat ball through to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
73.41
Ledley Drake chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Lisbie. Damien Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Youds but the linesman indicates offside!
78.22
Philipp Haller knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Welke. Jonas Welke threads a neat ball through to Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.51
With vision, Fabian Van Fessem plays the ball forward to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gialuca Bellavista.
84.15
Damien Lisbie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Youds. Dion Youds shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.39
Norman Lua-Lua decides to run forward with the ball. Norman Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Banuelos but he's offside!
90.00
Ledley Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Lisbie. Damien Lisbie makes a simple pass to Jonas Welke. Jonas Welke passes the ball forward to Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Everton

Manchester City
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
24.3%
44.6%
31.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Serrano of Manchester City

Match Ratings
1.Nicolas Bierhoff (GK)
6
2.Fredrik Goldberg (DEF)
6
3.Ledley Drake (DEF)
7
4.Jason Gordon (DEF)
6
5.Philipp Haller (DEF)
6
6.Damien Lisbie (MID)
6
7.Nils Wieczorek (MID)
7
8.Paul Impey (MID)
7
9.David Elliott (ATT)
6
10.Dion Youds (ATT)
7
11.Syd Thomson (ATT)
8
 
12.Gialuca Bellavista (DEF)
6
13.Jonas Welke (MID)
8
14.Anthony Salmon (ATT)
6

1.Jose Serrano (GK)
9
2.Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
4.Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
7
5.Duarte Costa (DEF)
6
6.Leon Rahn (MID)
6
7.Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
7
8.Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
6
9.Sven Rösler (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Banuelos (ATT)
6
11.Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Henderson (ATT)
0
13.Regis Damman (DEF)
0
14.Davor Sladakovic (DEF)
0