Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Bristol City. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Everton and Bristol City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Everton and Bristol City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Everton kick off and get the match underway!
4.30
0-0Chris Greening chips the ball to his team mate, Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël shoots from distance but it flies wide!
6.17
Stan Hunt kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen goes all the way! Eric Gerritsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
8.43
0-0Adam Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Tomasson. Jan Tomasson threads the ball through to Ruby Ismaël but he's offside!
9.46
1-0Lee Collymore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Greening. Chris Greening makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Tomasson. Jan Tomasson lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.06
Stan Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wilcox. Oleg Wilcox shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
15.18
1-0Richard Mills makes a probing pass to Chris Greening. Chris Greening chips the ball to his team mate, Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard White.
16.02
Adam Harley passes the ball forward to Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard White.
27.49
Adam Harley makes a probing pass to Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Kahn who gathers it comfortably.
33.36
Billy Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, David Bishop. David Bishop shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.11
Ross Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Stan Hunt. Stan Hunt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wilcox. Oleg Wilcox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
39.57
Matt Ferguson passes the ball forward to Bert Melchiot. Bert Melchiot knocks the ball forward to David Bishop. David Bishop makes a simple pass to Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.23
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
Lee Collymore advances with the ball. Lee Collymore kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City get the second half underway!
48.10
1-0Jan Tomasson clumsily knocks into Matt Ferguson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Ferguson stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.57
Richard Mills knocks the ball forward to Scott Jess. Scott Jess chips the ball to his team mate, Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales goes all the way! Ledley Scales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ledley Scales!
55.44
Stan Hunt brings the ball forward. Stan Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Wilcox but he's offside!
61.55
Stan Hunt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen passes the ball forward but David Bishop is offside!
65.23
Adam Harley flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Tomasson. Jan Tomasson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.02
Chris Greening makes a simple pass to Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ross Gascoigne.
71.19
Richard White decides to run forward with the ball. Richard White knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Mills.
78.18
Antonio Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Bert Melchiot. Bert Melchiot surges forward with the ball. Bert Melchiot lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Wilcox. Oleg Wilcox is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.38
Stan Hunt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen goes all the way! Eric Gerritsen takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
81.46
Julian Pallister kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Greening. Chris Greening passes the ball forward to Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruby Ismaël!
85.35
Stan Hunt knocks the ball forward to Oleg Wilcox. Oleg Wilcox shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
87.31
Gaspar Monteiro takes it forward alone. Gaspar Monteiro surges forward with the ball. Gaspar Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
30.1%
42.2%
27.7%
Scorers
| Ledley Scales 9, 50 Ruby Ismaël 81 |