Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Notts County. A crowd of 15,661 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Everton and Notts County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Westwood.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Everton and Notts County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Westwood.
0.00
0-0Everton get the match underway!
3.12
0-0Seth McManaman flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Perry who takes it down. Carlton Perry shoots from long range but somehow Martin Southgate manages to keep it out.
6.52
0-0Thierry Beagrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Marek Pol. Marek Pol sees Gary Charlton just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gary Charlton comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Notts County are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.54
Seth McManaman takes a long throw-in. Adam Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez connects with a diving header. Martin Southgate punches it away to safety.
9.06
0-1Duncan Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Gary Charlton collects the pass. Gary Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Fox. Stanley Fox heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.31
David Howells makes a beautiful solo run. David Howells changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Howells controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
15.13
David Howells chips the ball to his team mate, Seth McManaman. These players appear to think like one. Seth McManaman passes the ball forward to Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega shoots from 20 yards. Martin Southgate gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
16.15
0-1Ralph Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Gary Charlton. Ralph Hurst is shown the yellow card! Gary Charlton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.02
0-1Thierry Beagrie hits a low pass to Gary Charlton. Gary Charlton knocks the ball forward to Stanley Fox but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.19
Ralph Hurst sees Syd Ward in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
27.34
Camel Ouédec flicks a high pass forward. Marek Pol collects the pass. Marek Pol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.48
Adam Beckham threads a neat ball through to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Carlton Perry provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
36.11
0-1Syd Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.57
Paul McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Camel Ouédec controls it well on his chest. Camel Ouédec flicks a high pass forward to Marek Pol who brings the ball under control. Marek Pol knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Fox. Stanley Fox connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stanley Fox!
42.26
Steve Beckham sees a break and surges forward. Steve Beckham shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Notts County kick off the second half!
49.56
Ralph Hurst takes it forward alone. Ralph Hurst hits a low pass to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.21
Camel Ouédec flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Fox who brings the ball under control. Stanley Fox skips past Ralph Hurst! Stanley Fox strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Stanley Fox scores for Notts County!!
57.45
Syd Ward flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Perry tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Martin Southgate manages to keep it out.
60.45
0-3Notts County have made 3 substitutions with Andy Mason replacing Paul McCoist, Stephen Niven replacing Thierry Beagrie and Gijs Sluiter replacing Gary Charlton .
61.54
Ralph Hurst makes a probing pass to Seth McManaman. Seth McManaman hits a low pass to Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Walsh.
65.42
Duncan Forbes advances with the ball. Duncan Forbes whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Fox. Stanley Fox rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.52
Steve Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Marek Pol controls it well on his chest. Marek Pol shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.41
Seth McManaman flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Hernandez who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Hernandez shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.06
Seth McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Hernandez collects the pass. Leonardo Hernandez shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Everton!
84.35
David Howells flicks a high pass forward. Syd Ward controls it well on his chest. Syd Ward plays the ball forward to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.41
Duncan Forbes darts forward. Duncan Forbes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marek Pol but the linesman indicates offside!
89.18
Camel Ouédec knocks the ball forward to Marek Pol. Marek Pol cuts inside the box! Marek Pol comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Saidu A. Garba!
90.00
Adrian Boyd makes a probing pass to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry cuts inside the box! Carlton Perry comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28.6%
46.4%
25%
Scorers
| Leonardo Hernandez 78 Carlton Perry 90 | Stanley Fox 9, 40, 53, 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Fox of Notts County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Saidu A. Garba (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ralph Hurst (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | David Howells (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Marcus Kahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adam Beckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Syd Ward (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Seth McManaman (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adrian Boyd (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastian Ortega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Carlton Perry (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Leonardo Hernandez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Oscar Cano (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Omer Barton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Des Scholes (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martin Southgate (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Djibrill Heurlié (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Walsh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Camel Ouédec (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Steve Beckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Forbes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Thierry Beagrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marek Pol (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Stanley Fox (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gary Charlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stephen Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gijs Sluiter (ATT) | 6 | |