Match Report


EvertonEverton     Norwich CityNorwich City
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Liam CrooksL. Crooks54
G
1
G
64Omer BrookingO. Brooking
Pim MokoenaP. Mokoena50
D
2
D
56Ian GranttI. Grantt
Dion BattyD. Batty50
D
captain3
D
55Terry TolleyT. Tolley
Brian MurrayB. Murray61
D
4captain
D
54Jakob HelmerJ. Helmer
Ronnie FentonR. Fenton56
D
5
M
61Toni LaigleT. Laigle
Silvio FonsecaS. Fonseca60
M
6
M
56Arno HässlerA. Hässler
Billy GemmellB. Gemmell59
M
7
M
55Mariano AppoloniM. Appoloni
Bill ByrneB. Byrne58
M
8
M
53Harvey YoungH. Young
Ruel CookeR. Cooke51
A
9
A
58Clive HughesC. Hughes
Richard HendryR. Hendry60
A
10
A
55Darren PearceD. Pearce
Peter FinneyP. Finney51
A
11
A
51Steve CharltonS. Charlton
 
David MarrD. Marr53
D
12
G
59Arthur ChristieA. Christie
Sebastiao AndradeS. Andrade55
M
13
M
53Brendan BallB. Ball
Seb PetitjeanS. Petitjean48
A
14
D
53Enzo CristanteE. Cristante

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 12,443 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Hurst.


0.00
Norwich City kick off the first half!
3.25
With a delightful solo run, Billy Gemmell stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Gemmell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
4.15
Silvio Fonseca makes a beautiful solo run. Silvio Fonseca shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Omer Brooking easily smothers it!
9.26
Jakob Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Appoloni. Mariano Appoloni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.08
Terry Tolley makes a simple pass to Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
15.19
Dion Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Everton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.09
Arno Hässler sees space and advances. Arno Hässler flicks a high pass forward to Mariano Appoloni who brings the ball under control. Mariano Appoloni finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.16
With imagination, Billy Gemmell laces a through ball forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Finney. Peter Finney rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.44
Dion Batty flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Silvio Fonseca sees Peter Finney in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Finney whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Omer Brooking had no chance!! Goal for Everton!
38.50
Silvio Fonseca flicks a high pass forward to Billy Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Billy Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.18
Harvey Young hits a low pass to Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
Silvio Fonseca sees Ruel Cooke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Everton kicking off!
47.16
Terry Tolley passes the ball forward to Jakob Helmer. Jakob Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
53.40
Silvio Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Billy Gemmell collects the pass. Billy Gemmell takes it forward alone. Billy Gemmell plays a one-two with Peter Finney and advances towards the goal... Billy Gemmell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.03
Ian Grantt surges forward with the ball. Ian Grantt chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.58
Silvio Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Peter Finney. Peter Finney shoots from distance. Omer Brooking comfortably gets down and covers it.
63.44
Darren Pearce takes the throw-in. Arno Hässler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.22
Richard Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Peter Finney who brings the ball under control. Peter Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
67.21
Steve Charlton catches Dion Batty on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Batty gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.33
Billy Gemmell clumsily knocks into Arno Hässler. The referee warns Billy Gemmell to calm down! Arno Hässler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.17
Bill Byrne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Finney. Peter Finney heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Omer Brooking!
73.02
Dion Batty barges into Steve Charlton. The referee brings Dion Batty to one side and gives him a warning! Steve Charlton runs off the knock.
78.37
Brian Murray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Peter Finney who takes it down. Peter Finney plays a one-two with Richard Hendry and advances towards the goal... Peter Finney takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.40
Dion Batty sees Silvio Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Richard Hendry collects the pass. Richard Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.22
Silvio Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Omer Brooking as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
82.17
Bill Byrne takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Silvio Fonseca side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.17
Pim Mokoena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Finney. Peter Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.39
Brian Murray flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Fonseca who takes it down. Silvio Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Richard Hendry easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Hendry shoots from long range. Omer Brooking gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
87.42
Bill Byrne makes a probing pass to Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Everton

Norwich City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
22.2%
44.4%
33.3%

Scorers
Ruel Cooke 34
Billy Gemmell 53
Darren Pearce 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Gemmell of Everton

Match Ratings
1.Liam Crooks (GK)
6
2.Pim Mokoena (DEF)
6
3.Dion Batty (DEF)
6
4.Brian Murray (DEF)
6
5.Ronnie Fenton (DEF)
6
6.Silvio Fonseca (MID)
8
7.Billy Gemmell (MID)goal scored
9
8.Bill Byrne (MID)
6
9.Ruel Cooke (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Richard Hendry (ATT)
6
11.Peter Finney (ATT)
8
 
12.David Marr (DEF)
0
13.Sebastiao Andrade (MID)
0
14.Seb Petitjean (ATT)
0

1.Omer Brooking (GK)
8
2.Ian Grantt (DEF)
6
3.Terry Tolley (DEF)
6
4.Jakob Helmer (DEF)
7
5.Toni Laigle (MID)
6
6.Arno Hässler (MID)
6
7.Mariano Appoloni (MID)
6
8.Harvey Young (MID)
6
9.Clive Hughes (ATT)
6
10.Darren Pearce (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Steve Charlton (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Arthur Christie (GK)
0
13.Brendan Ball (MID)
0
14.Enzo Cristante (DEF)
0