Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 12,136 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
0.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City get the match underway!
3.44
Daniel Marcelino knocks the ball forward to Alex Sommeil. Alex Sommeil flicks a high pass forward. Melchior Westerveld holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Melchior Westerveld knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Dijkhuizen who gathers it comfortably.
4.54
Magnus Hreidarsson surges forward with the ball. Magnus Hreidarsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Varela who gathers it comfortably.
6.01
Jason Gordon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jason Gordon tries a spectacular long range effort but Bruno Varela is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
10.17
Jean-Sebastien Sarr threads the ball through to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen McGrory makes a simple pass, allowing Alex Sommeil to run into the box. Some good footwork from Alex Sommeil provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.04
Robbie Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Magnus Hreidarsson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Magnus Hreidarsson shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.28
Luis Aguilar hits a low pass to Henry Mowbray. Henry Mowbray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Delaney. Steven Delaney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.42
Alex Sommeil passes the ball forward to Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
33.27
Ronnie Watson makes a simple pass to Steven Delaney. Steven Delaney shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
34.00
Robbie Winterburn darts forward. Robbie Winterburn hits a low pass to Ronnie Watson. Ronnie Watson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
36.42
Everton are keeping most of the possession.
40.18
Jean-Sebastien Sarr flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hapgood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Hapgood threads the ball through to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory hits a low pass to Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.47
Magnus Hreidarsson flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Watson who takes it down. Ronnie Watson whips in a cross ball towards Steven Delaney. Steven Delaney jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Norman Luzhny. That should have been a goal!
44.56
Luis Aguilar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Watson. Ronnie Watson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
Henry Mowbray passes the ball forward to David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Sommeil.
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 Simon Blake replacing Jason Gordon, Paul Impey replacing Magnus Hreidarsson and Anthony Salmon replacing Ronnie Watson. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Everton kicking off!
48.26
With a delightful solo run, Steven Delaney stretches the opposition's defence. Steven Delaney knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Bruno Varela. What a save!
51.32
Fredrik Goldberg kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Delaney. Steven Delaney whips in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Craig Hapgood!
53.27
Alex Sommeil hits a low pass to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory cuts inside the box! Stephen McGrory comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.38
Kevin Overath darts forward. Kevin Overath makes a probing pass to Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Eric Dijkhuizen manages to gather it.
55.58
Robbie Winterburn sees Luis Aguilar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Aguilar runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luis Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Delaney. Steven Delaney outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Bruno Varela gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
59.16
Jean-Sebastien Sarr sees Steven Rowett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Rowett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.23
Henry Mowbray barges into Daniel Marcelino. Henry Mowbray is shown the yellow card! Daniel Marcelino stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.44
Simon Blake kicks a strong pass forward to David Elliott. David Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Steven Delaney. Steven Delaney makes a deft header but Bruno Varela reads it well. He makes it look easy!
71.07
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
72.57
Fredrik Goldberg plays the ball forward to Henry Mowbray. With vision, Henry Mowbray plays the ball forward to Luis Aguilar. Luis Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Aguilar plays the ball forward to David Elliott. David Elliott edges inside the box! David Elliott takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.32
Kevin Overath makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Sarr. Jean-Sebastien Sarr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett knocks the ball forward to Stephen McGrory but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.35
Henry Mowbray knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Goldberg. Fredrik Goldberg advances with the ball. Fredrik Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.54
Daniel Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks the ball forward to Steven Rowett but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.41
Henry Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Luis Aguilar makes a simple pass to Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
23.7%
46.2%
30.1%
Scorers
| Alex Sommeil 10 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Sommeil of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Dijkhuizen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Goldberg (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Robbie Winterburn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jason Gordon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Max Morales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Henry Mowbray (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Magnus Hreidarsson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luis Aguilar (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ronnie Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steven Delaney (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Simon Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Paul Impey (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anthony Salmon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Bruno Varela (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Norman Luzhny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Hapgood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Overath (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Dale Barry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Sommeil (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 7. | Jean-Sebastien Sarr (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Daniel Marcelino (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Melchior Westerveld (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen McGrory (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Steven Rowett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rio Nicholls (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bill Midgley (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Oswald (GK) | 0 | |













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