Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Cardiff City | Cardiff City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alfred Goldberg | A. Goldberg |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Alberto Ehiogu | A. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Peter Carter | P. Carter | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Mike Brighton | M. Brighton | |||||||||
| Danny Armstrong | D. Armstrong | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Arthur Power | A. Power | |||||||||
| Arthur Clarke | A. Clarke | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Luke Christie | L. Christie | |||||||||
| Tim Kahn | T. Kahn | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Paul Duberry | P. Duberry | |||||||||
| Ross Mike | R. Mike | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | David Fletcher | D. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Dean Boateng | D. Boateng | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Bill Higginbotham | B. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| Craig Wiltord | C. Wiltord | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Mark Youds | M. Youds | |||||||||
| Tommy Hapgood | T. Hapgood | | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Julian Jack | J. Jack | |||||||||
| Kevin Galli | K. Galli | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Eddie Harrison | E. Harrison | |||||||||
| Robbie Taylor | R. Taylor | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 37 | | Darren Galli | D. Galli | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 2,978 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Everton get the match underway!
9.27
0-0Mark Youds takes it forward alone. Mark Youds lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Galli. Darren Galli directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alfred Goldberg easily picks it out of the air!
14.58
Craig Wiltord makes a simple pass to Kevin Galli. Kevin Galli shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Alberto Ehiogu manages to gather it comfortably.
24.19
0-0Tommy Hapgood makes a simple pass to Kevin Galli. Kevin Galli shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.35
0-0Luke Christie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Fletcher. David Fletcher makes a probing pass to Eddie Harrison. Eddie Harrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Kahn.
34.33
Ross Mike takes it forward alone. Ross Mike whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Galli. Kevin Galli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.41
Bill Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Eddie Harrison. Eddie Harrison finds some space and shoots from distance but Alfred Goldberg is on top of it.
44.16
Danny Armstrong sees space and advances. Danny Armstrong knocks the ball forward to Kevin Galli. Kevin Galli shoots from long range. Alberto Ehiogu easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Cardiff City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.03
Mark Youds makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Galli. Darren Galli finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alfred Goldberg manages to gather it comfortably.
63.37
0-0Cardiff City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
67.21
David Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Galli. Darren Galli makes a probing pass to Julian Jack. Julian Jack shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.05
David Fletcher makes a probing pass to Julian Jack. Julian Jack shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.54
0-0David Fletcher slams into Tommy Hapgood with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Tommy Hapgood carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.30
0-0Darren Galli comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Hapgood. Darren Galli is warned by the referee! Tommy Hapgood stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.13
Ross Mike threads the ball through to Robbie Taylor. Robbie Taylor shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
85.19
Dean Boateng brings the ball forward. Dean Boateng shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
29%
53.6%
17.4%