Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Millwall. A crowd of 8,249 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Kitson.


0.00
Everton start the match!
8.30
With wonderful imagination, Chris Johnson plays the ball forward to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Roberts but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.26
Mick Allman brings the ball forward. Mick Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.51
Chris Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Nick Roberts who brings the ball under control. Nick Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Gascoigne. Dominique Mauricio comes in with a late challenge on Ruel Gascoigne. Penalty not given!!
20.39
Jamie Oakley comes in with a late challenge on Giampiero Bonadei. Jamie Oakley is given a warning by the referee! Giampiero Bonadei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.35
Tom van der Wal flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Thirlwell. Warren Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei plays a one-two with Moritz Wieczorek and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Giampiero Bonadei provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Dennis Vickers. What a great pair of hands!
24.40
Dennis Seaman flicks a high ball forward to Syd Deane who takes it down. Syd Deane chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Formon. Jason Formon shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
27.11
With some swift thinking, Aaron Cutler plays the ball forward to Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos sees Giampiero Bonadei in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giampiero Bonadei rushes past Jamie Oakley! Giampiero Bonadei makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Dennis Vickers is on top of it.
33.42
Tom van der Wal pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tom van der Wal makes a probing pass to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei advances inside the box! Giampiero Bonadei comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Giampiero Bonadei scores for Everton!!
40.20
Antonio Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Wieczorek controls it well on his chest. Moritz Wieczorek shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Millwall players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Millwall kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
Rafael Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek plays a scrappy one-two with Giampiero Bonadei and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Moritz Wieczorek provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.22
Chris Johnson catches Rafael Marquitos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Marquitos runs off the knock.
60.19
Everton have made 2 substitutions with Edouard Grimaldi replacing Giampiero Bonadei and Gavin Wainwright replacing Dominique Mauricio .
66.13
Ugo Christie clumsily knocks into Wayne Hulme. Ugo Christie is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Hulme hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.33
Antonio Serrano threads a neat ball through to Edouard Grimaldi. Edouard Grimaldi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dennis Vickers who gathers it comfortably.
72.53
Gavin Wainwright threads a neat ball through to Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano flicks a high ball forward to Moritz Wieczorek who takes it down. Moritz Wieczorek lofts in a cross ball towards Edouard Grimaldi. With a superhuman jump, Edouard Grimaldi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dennis Vickers with no chance!! Goal for Everton!
75.01
Mick Allman flicks a high ball forward to Chris Johnson who takes it down. Chris Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Jason Formon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Formon sees Ugo Christie just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ugo Christie tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Thomas Gelb has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.33
Mustapha Javary hacks Syd Deane from behind! The referee calls over Mustapha Javary and warns him to calm down! Syd Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.33
Adriano Myrtaj brings the ball forward. Adriano Myrtaj kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Formon. Jason Formon whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Christie. Wayne Hulme barges into Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.44
Without breaking stride, Chris Johnson plays the ball forward to Jason Formon. Jason Formon finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
25.7%
44.3%
30%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giampiero Bonadei of Everton

Match Ratings
1.Dennis Vickers (GK)
7
2.Mick Allman (DEF)
6
3.Adriano Myrtaj (DEF)
6
4.Jamie Oakley (DEF)
5
5.Dennis Seaman (DEF)
6
6.Syd Deane (MID)
6
7.Chris Johnson (MID)yellow card
6
8.Nick Roberts (ATT)
6
9.Ruel Gascoigne (ATT)
6
10.Jason Formon (ATT)
6
11.Ugo Christie (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Ian Vickers (GK)
0
13.Duncan Woodcock (MID)
0
14.Omer Clegg (MID)
0