Match Report


EvertonEverton     WalsallWalsall
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Liam CrooksL. Crooks54
G
1captain
G
62Robbie HibbsR. Hibbs
Pim MokoenaP. Mokoena49
D
2
D
58Gianfranco FerronG. Ferron
Dion BattyD. Batty50
D
3
D
55Joris Van HaarenJ. Van Haaren
David MarrD. Marr53
D
4
D
53Syd MoncurS. Moncur
Ronnie FentonR. Fenton56
D
5
D
51Rafael SolerR. Soler
Silvio FonsecaS. Fonseca60
M
6
M
58Jimmy RouxJ. Roux
Billy GemmellB. Gemmell59
M
7
M
58Carl PallisterC. Pallister
Bill ByrneB. Byrne58
M
captain8
A
59Fabrice BlancF. Blanc
Ruel CookeR. Cooke51
A
9
A
53David OliverD. Oliver
Seb PetitjeanS. Petitjean48
A
10
A
46Marvin SherwoodM. Sherwood
Richard HendryR. Hendry60
A
11
A
45Eddie ForbesE. Forbes
 
Isaiah Le TissierI. Le Tissier49
D
12
M
56Toni BugnetT. Bugnet
Andy BremnerA. Bremner47
M
13
M
55John StewartJ. Stewart
Tore Andre KippeT. Kippe33
A
14
G
54Francisco VazquezF. Vazquez

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Walsall. A crowd of 13,861 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Galli.


0.00
Everton kick off!
3.34
David Marr plays the ball forward to Dion Batty. Dion Batty sees a break and surges forward. Dion Batty shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
8.27
With a delightful solo run, Silvio Fonseca stretches the opposition's defence. Silvio Fonseca shoots from 25 yards but somehow Robbie Hibbs manages to keep it out.
10.52
Bill Byrne comes in with a late challenge on Gianfranco Ferron. Bill Byrne is given a warning by the referee! Gianfranco Ferron stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.17
Carl Pallister laces a weighted ball forward to Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux knocks in a cross ball towards David Oliver. David Oliver makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.14
Dion Batty passes the ball forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca makes a simple pass, allowing Bill Byrne to run into the box. Some good footwork from Bill Byrne provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.13
Jimmy Roux flicks a high pass forward. Carl Pallister collects the pass. Carl Pallister tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Liam Crooks manages to keep it out.
20.47
Ronnie Fenton threads the ball through to Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
22.19
Billy Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Silvio Fonseca makes a simple pass to Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.37
Gianfranco Ferron punts the ball hopefully upfield. Marvin Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
30.49
Showing composure, Joris Van Haaren plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Ferron. Gianfranco Ferron makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux skips past Dion Batty! Some silky footwork from Jimmy Roux provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.14
Syd Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Carl Pallister collects the pass. Carl Pallister sees space and advances. Carl Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.33
Bill Byrne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Soler.
38.38
Dion Batty hacks David Oliver from behind! Dion Batty is given a warning by the referee! David Oliver runs off the knock.
39.07
Bill Byrne threads a neat ball through to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Billy Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Seb Petitjean. Seb Petitjean finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Walsall get the second half underway!
47.16
Ronnie Fenton makes a simple pass to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry threads a neat ball through to Seb Petitjean. Seb Petitjean knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
51.43
Syd Moncur hits a low pass to Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Roux collects the pass. Jimmy Roux knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Liam Crooks is on top of it.
53.26
David Marr threads a neat ball through to Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Robbie Hibbs gets down and covers it.
60.27
Walsall have made a substitution with Francisco Vazquez replacing Jimmy Roux .
63.36
Billy Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Petitjean. Seb Petitjean rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Robbie Hibbs!
65.45
David Marr pushes up the pitch. David Marr threads a neat ball through to Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Seb Petitjean. Seb Petitjean flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Robbie Hibbs.
71.33
Silvio Fonseca takes a quick throw-in. With imagination, Billy Gemmell plays the ball forward to Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Soler.
73.16
Carl Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Vazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Vazquez shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.52
Carl Pallister makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Pallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Crooks who gathers it comfortably.
78.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.35
Carl Pallister plays the ball forward to Francisco Vazquez. Francisco Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Sherwood. Bill Byrne catches Marvin Sherwood on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
85.42
Carl Pallister decides to run forward with the ball. Carl Pallister tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Silvio Fonseca makes a probing pass to Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Soler.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Everton

Walsall
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
26%
41.6%
32.5%

Scorers
Carl Pallister 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Pallister of Walsall

Match Ratings
1.Liam Crooks (GK)
6
2.Pim Mokoena (DEF)
6
3.Dion Batty (DEF)
6
4.David Marr (DEF)
7
5.Ronnie Fenton (DEF)
6
6.Silvio Fonseca (MID)
7
7.Billy Gemmell (MID)
7
8.Bill Byrne (MID)
6
9.Ruel Cooke (ATT)
6
10.Seb Petitjean (ATT)
6
11.Richard Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Isaiah Le Tissier (DEF)
0
13.Andy Bremner (MID)
0
14.Tore Andre Kippe (ATT)
0

1.Robbie Hibbs (GK)
7
2.Gianfranco Ferron (DEF)
6
3.Joris Van Haaren (DEF)
6
4.Syd Moncur (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Soler (DEF)
6
6.Jimmy Roux (MID)
7
7.Carl Pallister (MID)goal scored
9
8.Fabrice Blanc (ATT)
6
9.David Oliver (ATT)
6
10.Marvin Sherwood (ATT)
6
11.Eddie Forbes (ATT)
6
 
12.Toni Bugnet (MID)
0
13.John Stewart (MID)
0
14.Francisco Vazquez (GK)
6