Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Everton and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Everton and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Barnsley kicking off!
4.39
0-0Eugenio Moriero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Monteiro. Silvio Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Wallwork but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.32
0-0From the throw-in, Luis Aguilar picks out Paul Impey. Paul Impey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Impey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Le Saux who gathers it comfortably.
10.04
0-0With great vision, Kemal Tiler plays the ball forward to Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Eric Dijkhuizen reads it well. Quality keeping!
12.49
0-0Gareth Beckham receives the ball from a throw-in from Alfred Murrin. Gareth Beckham passes the ball forward to Alfred Murrin. Alfred Murrin plays a one-two with Gareth Beckham and rushes in on goal... Alfred Murrin rockets a shot on goal but somehow Fredrik Goldberg happens to be in the right place to block it.
18.05
Showing composure, Paul Impey laces a weighted ball forward to Steven Delaney. Steven Delaney knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Tiler.
24.57
Stanley Granville sees a break and surges forward. Stanley Granville plays the ball forward to Gareth Beckham. Gareth Beckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Eric Dijkhuizen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
26.51
1-0Luis Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Steven Delaney holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Delaney lofts in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.11
Max Morales punts the ball hopefully upfield. Ronnie Watson rushes past Niccolo Kanu! Ronnie Watson rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Richard Le Saux!
32.51
1-0Paul Impey barges into Silvio Monteiro. Paul Impey is shown the yellow card! Silvio Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.25
Robbie Winterburn makes a simple pass to Paul Impey. Paul Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Watson. Ronnie Watson beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.30
Niccolo Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork advances inside the box! Dion Wallwork shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.12
With a delightful solo run, David Elliott stretches the opposition's defence. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Watson. Ronnie Watson powers a header at goal. Richard Le Saux manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton have changed their lineup with Simon Blake replacing Robbie Winterburn, Matthew Lloyd replacing Paul Impey and Anthony Salmon replacing Ronnie Watson. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Everton kicking off!
49.02
Matthew Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Salmon controls it well on his chest. Anthony Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Steven Delaney. Steven Delaney jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Le Saux with no chance!! Goal for Everton!
57.09
Eugenio Moriero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Minto. Kemal Minto finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Eric Dijkhuizen. Excellent save.
60.58
3-1Barnsley have made a substitution with Niccolo Dean replacing Alfred Murrin .
61.67
Gareth Beckham brings the ball forward. Gareth Beckham plays a one-two with Silvio Monteiro and advances towards the goal... Gareth Beckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.39
Kemal Tiler flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Moriero who takes it down. Eugenio Moriero knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Minto. Kemal Minto passes the ball forward but Gareth Beckham is offside!
67.47
Jason Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Henry Mowbray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.58
3-2Fredrik Goldberg advances with the ball. Fredrik Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Salmon controls it well on his chest. Anthony Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
71.28
Matthew Lloyd runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matthew Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.40
Barnsley have made a substitution with Alfredo Franzone replacing Silvio Monteiro .
78.46
Luis Aguilar flicks a high ball forward to Steven Delaney who takes it down. Steven Delaney shoots from distance. Richard Le Saux gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
79.25
Matthew Lloyd passes the ball forward to Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon threads the ball through to David Elliott. David Elliott cuts inside the box! David Elliott tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.56
Henry Mowbray threads the ball through to David Elliott. David Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.54
Jason Gordon takes a short throw-in bringing Simon Blake into play. Simon Blake advances with the ball. Simon Blake flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Salmon collects the pass. Anthony Salmon shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
29.2%
43.1%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Elliott of Everton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Dijkhuizen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Goldberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jason Gordon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robbie Winterburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Max Morales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Henry Mowbray (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Impey (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Luis Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ronnie Watson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | David Elliott (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Steven Delaney (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Simon Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matthew Lloyd (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Anthony Salmon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | Richard Le Saux (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stanley Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Niccolo Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kemal Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfred Murrin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Moriero (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gareth Beckham (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Kemal Minto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dion Wallwork (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Silvio Monteiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lomano Milburn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Niccolo Dean (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alfredo Franzone (ATT) | 6 | |