Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Basti Basti | Basti Basti | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Neil Williamson | N. Williamson |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Angelo Eggimann | A. Eggimann | |||||||||
| Julian Pallister | J. Pallister | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Darren Carlton | D. Carlton | |||||||||
| Richard Mills | R. Mills | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 |  | Garry Mcallister | G. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Lee Collymore | L. Collymore | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Richard Brown | R. Brown | |||||||||
| Gaspar Monteiro | G. Monteiro |  | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 |  | Niels Hermans | N. Hermans | |||||||||
| Robert Oakes | R. Oakes | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Dion Hall | D. Hall | |||||||||
| Chris Greening | C. Greening | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Gary Collins | G. Collins | |||||||||
| Scott Jess | S. Jess | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 |  | Bakary Erler | B. Erler | |||||||||
| Ruby Ismaël | R. Ismaël | | 54 | A | | 9 | | M | 48 | | Alex Valenza | A. Valenza | |||||||||
| Ledley Scales | L. Scales | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Zinedine Dugarry | Z. Dugarry | |||||||||
| Les Howey | L. Howey | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Marcus Shearer | M. Shearer | |||||||||
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Ipswich Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Everton get the match underway!
2.22
0-0Robert Oakes sees a break and surges forward. Robert Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.16
0-0Garry Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Erler. Bakary Erler brings the ball forward. Bakary Erler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.26
Bakary Erler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zinedine Dugarry. Zinedine Dugarry threads the ball through to Marcus Shearer. Marcus Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.19
0-0Gary Collins comes in with a late challenge on Scott Jess. Gary Collins is given a warning by the referee! Scott Jess runs off the knock.
15.39
0-0Robert Oakes knocks the ball forward to Les Howey. Les Howey threads the ball through to Ledley Scales but he's offside!
20.24
Gary Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Shearer. Marcus Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Zinedine Dugarry but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.55
Chris Greening advances with the ball. Chris Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Mcallister.
32.39
0-0Robert Oakes makes a simple pass to Les Howey. Les Howey shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Angelo Eggimann manages to gather it comfortably.
33.27
Gary Collins makes a simple pass to Marcus Shearer. Marcus Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Pallister.
34.16
Bakary Erler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Shearer. Marcus Shearer shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.33
Chris Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël shoots from long range. Angelo Eggimann easily smothers it.
40.36
Bakary Erler takes it forward alone. Bakary Erler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Neil Williamson.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
47.08
Bakary Erler makes a probing pass to Marcus Shearer. Marcus Shearer plays a perfect one-two with Zinedine Dugarry and rushes in on goal... Marcus Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.15
Lee Collymore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Greening. Chris Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales plays a perfect one-two with Les Howey and rushes in on goal... Ledley Scales takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.30
1-0Scott Jess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël goes all the way! Ruby Ismaël tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.44
Chris Greening brings the ball forward. Chris Greening makes a probing pass to Ruby Ismaël but he's offside!
57.06
Chris Greening knocks the ball forward to Les Howey. Les Howey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
83.34
Niels Hermans kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Erler. Bakary Erler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zinedine Dugarry. Zinedine Dugarry plays a perfect one-two with Marcus Shearer and rushes in on goal... Zinedine Dugarry tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
22.7%
50%
27.3%
Scorers
| Ruby Ismaël 51 |