Match Report


EvertonEverton     ReadingReading
Rik MontRik Mont Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin WainwrightG. Wainwright63
G
1
G
62Anthony DublinA. Dublin
Dominique MauricioD. Mauricio70
D
captain2
D
58Lee VernazzaL. Vernazza
Tom van der WalT. van der Wal57
D
3
D
52Marcus GrayM. Gray
Aaron CutlerA. Cutler62
D
4
D
49James AndrewsJ. Andrews
Jermaine WhelanJ. Whelan53
D
5
D
48Gareth RobsonG. Robson
Rafael MarquitosR. Marquitos64
M
6captain
M
58Rodrigo CastroR. Castro
Antonio SerranoA. Serrano66
M
7
M
53Teddy RodgersT. Rodgers
Giampiero BonadeiG. Bonadei72
A
8
M
51Nicky CotteeN. Cottee
Frank WhelanF. Whelan43
A
9
A
55John NevilleJ. Neville
Matt HutchisonM. Hutchison54
A
10
A
54Robert EdworthyR. Edworthy
Moritz WieczorekM. Wieczorek64
A
11
A
52Neil McManamanN. McManaman
 
Duncan ColeD. Cole43
M
12
A
51Kemal BloomerK. Bloomer
Edouard GrimaldiE. Grimaldi58
M
13
A
48Adam BestA. Best
Ugo CoppingerU. Coppinger61
M
14
A
48Warren VernazzaW. Vernazza

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Fletcher.


0.00
Reading start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.01
Marcus Gray threads a neat ball through to Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers knocks the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.44
Lee Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers takes it forward alone. Teddy Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.42
Antonio Serrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei cuts inside the box! Giampiero Bonadei takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
26.30
Teddy Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
27.40
Jermaine Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Marquitos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Whelan. Frank Whelan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Frank Whelan scores for Everton!!
30.40
Tom van der Wal pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tom van der Wal threads a neat ball through to Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.44
Rafael Marquitos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Marquitos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.09
Marcus Gray sees a break and surges forward. Marcus Gray makes a probing pass to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominique Mauricio.
39.44
Antonio Serrano flicks a high ball forward to Frank Whelan who takes it down. Frank Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.19
Rodrigo Castro catches Antonio Serrano on the ankles. The referee calls over Rodrigo Castro and warns him to calm down! Antonio Serrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.05
Antonio Serrano flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Wieczorek who brings the ball under control. Moritz Wieczorek plays a one-two with Frank Whelan and rushes in on goal... Moritz Wieczorek muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Anthony Dublin is on top of it.
45.00
Nicky Cottee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Everton kick off and get the second half underway!
53.03
Rafael Marquitos sees Giampiero Bonadei in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giampiero Bonadei whips in a cross ball towards Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Anthony Dublin with no chance!! Goal for Everton!
57.07
Aaron Cutler threads a neat ball through to Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano passes the ball forward to Frank Whelan. Frank Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.53
Everton have made 2 substitutions with Edouard Grimaldi replacing Matt Hutchison and Duncan Cole replacing Dominique Mauricio .
61.58
Rafael Marquitos threads the ball through to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek plays a one-two with Edouard Grimaldi and rushes in on goal... Moritz Wieczorek cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.14
Tom van der Wal comes in with a late challenge on Robert Edworthy. Tom van der Wal is warned by the referee! Robert Edworthy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.04
Antonio Serrano hits a low pass to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
73.02
Nicky Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.42
Rodrigo Castro threads a neat ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
77.57
Rodrigo Castro makes a probing pass to John Neville. John Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
78.27
Antonio Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Grimaldi controls it well on his chest. Edouard Grimaldi plays a quick one-two with Frank Whelan and rushes in on goal... Edouard Grimaldi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
79.15
Tom van der Wal flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Serrano who brings the ball under control. Antonio Serrano surges forward with the ball. Antonio Serrano rushes past James Andrews! Antonio Serrano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
83.06
Nicky Cottee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Wainwright smothers it!
84.21
James Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Castro hits a low pass to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman threads the ball through to John Neville but he's offside!
85.24
Rodrigo Castro sees John Neville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.07
James Andrews pushes up the pitch. James Andrews knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy lofts in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Everton

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

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
29.5%
41%
29.5%

Scorers
Frank Whelan 27
Matt Hutchison 53
Moritz Wieczorek 62
Neil McManaman 16
John Neville 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moritz Wieczorek of Everton

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Wainwright (GK)
6
2.Dominique Mauricio (DEF)
6
3.Tom van der Wal (DEF)
6
4.Aaron Cutler (DEF)
6
5.Jermaine Whelan (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Marquitos (MID)
7
7.Antonio Serrano (MID)
8
8.Giampiero Bonadei (ATT)
8
9.Frank Whelan (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Matt Hutchison (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Moritz Wieczorek (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Duncan Cole (MID)
6
13.Edouard Grimaldi (MID)
6
14.Ugo Coppinger (MID)
0

1.Anthony Dublin (GK)
7
2.Lee Vernazza (DEF)
6
3.Marcus Gray (DEF)
7
4.James Andrews (DEF)
7
5.Gareth Robson (DEF)
6
6.Rodrigo Castro (MID)
6
7.Teddy Rodgers (MID)
8
8.Nicky Cottee (MID)
6
9.John Neville (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Robert Edworthy (ATT)
7
11.Neil McManaman (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kemal Bloomer (ATT)
0
13.Adam Best (ATT)
0
14.Warren Vernazza (ATT)
0