Match Report


EvertonEverton     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Computer Player Computer Player Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith
Krunoslav GorgoneK. Gorgone79
G
1
G
68Johnny Van AsJ. Van As
Les LisbieL. Lisbie75
D
2
D
72Simon KahnS. Kahn
Richard HopkinR. Hopkin70
D
3captain
D
69Reinier de RuiterR. de Ruiter
Gavin MersonG. Merson66
D
4
D
67Steffen KneisslS. Kneissl
Billy NewtonB. Newton61
D
5
D
69Eddy SimoneE. Simone
Danny MendoncaD. Mendonca70
M
6
M
79Maurizio BenussiM. Benussi
Simon RobsonS. Robson65
M
captain7
M
78Markus SeifertM. Seifert
Max SharpeM. Sharpe65
M
8
M
71Hugo MendesH. Mendes
Steve DyerS. Dyer64
M
9
M
75Sol MatthewsS. Matthews
Marcel KurthM. Kurth72
A
10
A
71Bruno GilB. Gil
John SullivanJ. Sullivan69
A
11
A
71Paul SammerP. Sammer
 
Leonardo LorenzoL. Lorenzo69
A
12
G
44David CookeD. Cooke
Gary McGroryG. McGrory68
G
13
M
72Arturo MyrtajA. Myrtaj
James MckayJ. Mckay64
M
14
A
70Armin FrommA. Fromm

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 16,521 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Everton and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Helmer.


0.00
Everton kick off!
3.44
Markus Seifert flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Gil who takes it down. Bruno Gil shoots from long range. Solid save from Krunoslav Gorgone.
9.18
Hugo Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Gil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Hopkin.
15.33
Steffen Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Markus Seifert controls it well on his chest. Markus Seifert hits a low pass to Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Hopkin.
16.14
Richard Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Simon Robson. Simon Robson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Robson knocks in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. John Sullivan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Johnny Van As manages to keep it out.
24.40
Simon Robson hacks Markus Seifert from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Markus Seifert stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.46
Reinier de Ruiter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Benussi. Maurizio Benussi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Newton.
32.04
Sol Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Paul Sammer collects the pass. Paul Sammer shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Krunoslav Gorgone!
33.13
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.55
Steffen Kneissl barges into Marcel Kurth. Steffen Kneissl is shown the yellow card! Marcel Kurth carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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. Manchester United have changed their lineup with Armin Fromm replacing Bruno Gil. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
48.26
Hugo Mendes decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.56
Reinier de Ruiter makes a strong solo run forward. Reinier de Ruiter threads a neat ball through to Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm heads the ball goalwards. Les Lisbie clears it off the line with his head!
57.43
Eddy Simone sweeps the ball up the wings. Armin Fromm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Hopkin.
60.39
Gavin Merson runs forward with the ball. Gavin Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth lofts in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. John Sullivan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
61.36
Sol Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Armin Fromm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Fromm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Krunoslav Gorgone who gathers it comfortably.
65.51
Simon Robson flicks a high pass forward to John Sullivan who brings the ball under control. John Sullivan plays a scrappy one-two with Marcel Kurth and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from John Sullivan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
67.24
Maurizio Benussi flicks a high pass forward. Armin Fromm collects the pass. Armin Fromm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.17
Simon Kahn threads a neat ball through to Sol Matthews. Sol Matthews makes a beautiful solo run. Sol Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
75.24
Sol Matthews sees Paul Sammer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Armin Fromm!
79.26
Eddy Simone flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Mendes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hugo Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.15
Reinier de Ruiter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Mendes. Hugo Mendes threads the ball through to Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Hopkin.
85.40
Richard Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Mendonca. Danny Mendonca threads a neat ball through to John Sullivan. John Sullivan shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
87.38
Markus Seifert kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer whips in a cross ball towards Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Krunoslav Gorgone had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
90.00
Hugo Mendes hacks Simon Robson from behind! Hugo Mendes is shown the yellow card! Simon Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Everton

Manchester United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
32.9%
45.6%
21.5%

Scorers
Armin Fromm 75, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Armin Fromm of Manchester United

Match Ratings
1.Krunoslav Gorgone (GK)
6
2.Les Lisbie (DEF)
6
3.Richard Hopkin (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Merson (DEF)
7
5.Billy Newton (DEF)
6
6.Danny Mendonca (MID)
6
7.Simon Robson (MID)yellow card
6
8.Max Sharpe (MID)
6
9.Steve Dyer (MID)
6
10.Marcel Kurth (ATT)
6
11.John Sullivan (ATT)
6
 
12.Leonardo Lorenzo (ATT)
0
13.Gary McGrory (GK)
0
14.James Mckay (MID)
0

1.Johnny Van As (GK)
6
2.Simon Kahn (DEF)
6
3.Reinier de Ruiter (DEF)
7
4.Steffen Kneissl (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Eddy Simone (DEF)
6
6.Maurizio Benussi (MID)
6
7.Markus Seifert (MID)
6
8.Hugo Mendes (MID)yellow card
6
9.Sol Matthews (MID)
7
10.Bruno Gil (ATT)
6
11.Paul Sammer (ATT)
8
 
12.David Cooke (GK)
0
13.Arturo Myrtaj (MID)
0
14.Armin Fromm (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9