Match Report


EvertonEverton     SunderlandSunderland
Computer Player Computer Player Geoff Sampson Geoff Sampson
Thomas GelbT. Gelb68
G
1captain
G
69Alexander RegnaultA. Regnault
Dominique MauricioD. Mauricio70
D
captain2
D
68Miguel SoaresM. Soares
Aaron CutlerA. Cutler62
D
3
D
64David JosephD. Joseph
Tom van der WalT. van der Wal57
D
4
D
64Stephen BrambleS. Bramble
Wayne HulmeW. Hulme56
D
5
M
60Jose Javier PardoJ. Pardo
Warren ThirlwellW. Thirlwell70
M
6
M
66Billy BowerB. Bower
Antonio SerranoA. Serrano66
M
7
M
57Paulo PintoP. Pinto
Rafael MarquitosR. Marquitos64
M
8
M
62Rio SalakoR. Salako
Mustapha JavaryM. Javary58
M
9
A
64Stanley ColeS. Cole
Giampiero BonadeiG. Bonadei70
A
10
A
60Titus FroggattT. Froggatt
Moritz WieczorekM. Wieczorek64
A
11
A
68Michael SadaneM. Sadane
 
Gavin WainwrightG. Wainwright63
G
12
M
68Kai ZiegenhagenK. Ziegenhagen
Edouard GrimaldiE. Grimaldi58
M
13
M
62Jonathan SalmonJ. Salmon
Ugo SmithU. Smith53
M
14
A
69Dave GilchristD. Gilchrist

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Sunderland. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Lumsdon.


0.00
Sunderland kick off the first half!
3.17
Stephen Bramble powers a long ball forward. Titus Froggatt skips past Dominique Mauricio! Titus Froggatt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sunderland!
8.38
Aaron Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos threads the ball through to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
10.05
With imagination, Rafael Marquitos picks a pass forward to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Soares.
14.52
Stephen Bramble comes in with a late challenge on Moritz Wieczorek. The referee brings Stephen Bramble to one side and gives him a warning! Moritz Wieczorek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.15
Rio Salako kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane rushes past Wayne Hulme! Some good footwork from Michael Sadane provides some space. He shoots at goal. Good keeping from Thomas Gelb as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.30
It's a corner kick. Jose Javier Pardo kicks a low ball out wide. Some superb footwork from Michael Sadane provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.42
Rafael Marquitos flicks a high ball forward to Moritz Wieczorek who gracefully takes it down. Moritz Wieczorek advances inside the box! Moritz Wieczorek makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Miguel Soares.
19.43
Corner kick to Everton. Mustapha Javary chips it to the near post. Alexander Regnault scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
21.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.35
Billy Bower threads a neat ball through to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole whips in a cross ball towards Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
26.33
With great vision, Rio Salako plays the ball forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Gelb who gathers it comfortably.
28.03
Rafael Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.44
Billy Bower plays the ball forward to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole flicks a high pass forward. Michael Sadane controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Michael Sadane strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.38
Mustapha Javary picks a pass forward to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.15
Jose Javier Pardo hacks Rafael Marquitos from behind! The referee calls over Jose Javier Pardo and warns him to calm down! Rafael Marquitos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.02
Billy Bower makes a probing pass to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Cole controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Stanley Cole muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Thomas Gelb manages to gather it.
42.25
Paulo Pinto threads the ball through to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Cole. Aaron Cutler hacks Stanley Cole from behind! Penalty not given!!
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. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Everton kick off!
49.27
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
51.32
Antonio Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Wieczorek controls it well on his chest. Moritz Wieczorek shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.21
Stephen Bramble takes it forward alone. Stephen Bramble flicks a high pass forward to Titus Froggatt who brings the ball under control. Titus Froggatt tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
57.18
Tom van der Wal passes the ball forward to Warren Thirlwell. Warren Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.53
Rafael Marquitos passes the ball forward to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
60.18
Mustapha Javary makes an attacking run forward. Mustapha Javary makes a probing pass between the defence to Giampiero Bonadei. Some silky footwork from Giampiero Bonadei provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Alexander Regnault.
61.04
Corner kick to Everton. Mustapha Javary plays it to the far post. Alexander Regnault gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
71.40
Billy Bower flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Cole holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Cole plays a one-two with Titus Froggatt and rushes in on goal... Stanley Cole cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.33
Titus Froggatt catches Aaron Cutler on the ankles. The referee calls over Titus Froggatt and shows him a yellow card! Aaron Cutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.54
Sunderland have made a substitution with Kai Ziegenhagen replacing Rio Salako .
78.59
Rafael Marquitos plays the ball forward to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei makes a defence splitting pass to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Miguel Soares's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
80.05
Mustapha Javary takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Billy Bower reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
81.21
Kai Ziegenhagen threads a neat ball through to Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt makes a pass forward but Michael Sadane is yards offside!
87.17
Paulo Pinto hacks Antonio Serrano from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Serrano stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Everton

Sunderland
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%

Scorers
Titus Froggatt 3
Michael Sadane 33
Stanley Cole 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Cole of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Thomas Gelb (GK)
7
2.Dominique Mauricio (DEF)
6
3.Aaron Cutler (DEF)
6
4.Tom van der Wal (DEF)
6
5.Wayne Hulme (DEF)
6
6.Warren Thirlwell (MID)
6
7.Antonio Serrano (MID)
6
8.Rafael Marquitos (MID)
7
9.Mustapha Javary (MID)
7
10.Giampiero Bonadei (ATT)
6
11.Moritz Wieczorek (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Wainwright (GK)
0
13.Edouard Grimaldi (MID)
0
14.Ugo Smith (MID)
0

1.Alexander Regnault (GK)
6
2.Miguel Soares (DEF)
6
3.David Joseph (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Bramble (DEF)
8
5.Jose Javier Pardo (MID)
6
6.Billy Bower (MID)
7
7.Paulo Pinto (MID)yellow card
5
8.Rio Salako (MID)
6
9.Stanley Cole (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Titus Froggatt (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Michael Sadane (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kai Ziegenhagen (MID)
6
13.Jonathan Salmon (MID)
0
14.Dave Gilchrist (ATT)
0