Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Brighton and Hove Albion | Brighton and Hove Albion | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alfred Goldberg | A. Goldberg |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Jermaine Carlton | J. Carlton | |||||||||
| Peter Carter | P. Carter | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 40 | | Leon Wilcox | L. Wilcox | |||||||||
| Danny Armstrong | D. Armstrong | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 38 | | Mike Maddison | M. Maddison | |||||||||
| Arthur Clarke | A. Clarke | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 38 | | Damien Priestley | D. Priestley | |||||||||
| Tim Kahn | T. Kahn | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Malcolm Barrett | M. Barrett | |||||||||
| Ross Mike | R. Mike | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Carl Ball | C. Ball | |||||||||
| Dean Boateng | D. Boateng | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 40 | | Kelvin Lightfoot | K. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Craig Wiltord | C. Wiltord | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 40 | | Jonathan Potts | J. Potts | |||||||||
| Tommy Hapgood | T. Hapgood | | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Colin Bramble | C. Bramble | |||||||||
| Kevin Galli | K. Galli | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Darren Eadie | D. Eadie | |||||||||
| Robbie Taylor | R. Taylor | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Thierry Williams | T. Williams | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Everton get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Mike Maddison kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Ball. Carl Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Bramble. Colin Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfred Goldberg who gathers it comfortably.
3.38
0-0Jonathan Potts makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Potts whips in a cross ball towards Colin Bramble. Colin Bramble is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.46
Tommy Hapgood makes a simple pass to Kevin Galli. Kevin Galli shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.32
Peter Carter advances with the ball. Peter Carter makes a simple pass to Robbie Taylor. Robbie Taylor tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.43
Dean Boateng flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Taylor. Robbie Taylor tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.26
Tommy Hapgood makes a simple pass to Robbie Taylor. Robbie Taylor shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.05
Ross Mike makes a probing pass to Kevin Galli. Kevin Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.32
Kelvin Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Eadie. Darren Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Bramble. Colin Bramble shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.48
0-0Mike Maddison makes a beautiful solo run. Mike Maddison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Bramble. Colin Bramble finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Alfred Goldberg manages to keep it out.
26.20
Mike Maddison knocks the ball forward to Carl Ball. Carl Ball threads the ball through to Darren Eadie. Darren Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.33
Danny Armstrong decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Armstrong surges forward with the ball. Danny Armstrong shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.15
Dean Boateng chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Galli. Kevin Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Wilcox.
32.39
0-1Malcolm Barrett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelvin Lightfoot. Kelvin Lightfoot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Bramble. Colin Bramble cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Bramble!
38.09
Arthur Clarke flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Mike. Ross Mike knocks the ball forward to Robbie Taylor. Robbie Taylor shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
39.32
Carl Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.39
Carl Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams whips in a cross ball towards Colin Bramble. Colin Bramble flicks the ball with his head but somehow Alfred Goldberg manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the second half!
49.02
Craig Wiltord brings the ball forward. Craig Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Galli. Kevin Galli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Jermaine Carlton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.09
Tommy Hapgood decides to run forward with the ball. Tommy Hapgood tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.05
Danny Armstrong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Wiltord. Craig Wiltord controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Taylor. Robbie Taylor finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
67.54
78.00
1-1Tommy Hapgood hacks Carl Ball from behind! Tommy Hapgood is warned by the referee! Carl Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.41
Craig Wiltord kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Taylor. Robbie Taylor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jermaine Carlton had no chance!! Goal for Everton!
89.24
Tim Kahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Hapgood. Tommy Hapgood makes a probing pass to Kevin Galli. Kevin Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Taylor. Robbie Taylor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Tommy Hapgood brings the ball forward. Tommy Hapgood shoots from long range but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
11
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
25%
44.4%
30.6%
Scorers