Match Report


EvertonEverton     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Computer Player Computer Player gavin Hall gavin Hall
Krunoslav GorgoneK. Gorgone79
G
1
G
79Harry EmertonH. Emerton
Les LisbieL. Lisbie75
D
2
D
77Runar IversenR. Iversen
Richard HopkinR. Hopkin70
D
3
D
72Nelson SeversN. Severs
Gavin MersonG. Merson66
D
4
D
77Yuri OnopkoY. Onopko
Billy NewtonB. Newton61
D
5
D
77Quavas RogersQ. Rogers
Danny MendoncaD. Mendonca70
M
6
D
70Vitor OliveiraV. Oliveira
Simon RobsonS. Robson65
M
captain7
M
72Fredrik DrakeF. Drake
Max SharpeM. Sharpe65
M
8captain
M
77Altti GaddA. Gadd
Steve DyerS. Dyer64
M
9
A
79Claus LeonhardsenC. Leonhardsen
Marcel KurthM. Kurth72
A
10
A
77Eduardo VergesE. Verges
John SullivanJ. Sullivan69
A
11
A
76Jacob JamesJ. James
 
Leonardo LorenzoL. Lorenzo69
A
12
D
29Juri MissoJ. Misso
Gary McGroryG. McGrory68
G
13
M
72Gialuca VenturaG. Ventura
James MckayJ. Mckay64
M
14
A
73Michel FrijtersM. Frijters

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 18,025 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Eadie.


0.00
West Ham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
Billy Newton knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Sharpe. Max Sharpe threads a neat ball through to John Sullivan. John Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nelson Severs.
6.35
Altti Gadd makes a simple pass to Jacob James. Jacob James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Merson.
15.20
Simon Robson sees John Sullivan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Sullivan shoots from 20 yards but Harry Emerton is on top of it.
16.24
Fredrik Drake knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Jacob James. Jacob James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Gavin Merson happens to be in the right place to block it.
21.59
Altti Gadd threads a neat ball through to Jacob James. Jacob James rushes past Gavin Merson! Jacob James strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Krunoslav Gorgone. Excellent save.
24.39
Danny Mendonca makes an attacking run forward. Danny Mendonca knocks in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. Quavas Rogers catches John Sullivan on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
26.20
Altti Gadd flicks a high pass forward to Claus Leonhardsen who brings the ball under control. Claus Leonhardsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les Lisbie.
27.51
Altti Gadd sees Claus Leonhardsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claus Leonhardsen knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob James. Jacob James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
36.58
Yuri Onopko hits a low pass to Fredrik Drake. Fredrik Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob James. Jacob James controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Claus Leonhardsen through on goal. Claus Leonhardsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Claus Leonhardsen scores for West Ham United!!
42.03
Vitor Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Altti Gadd. Altti Gadd plays the ball forward to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Hopkin.
44.05
Fredrik Drake flicks a high pass forward. Jacob James controls it well on his chest. Jacob James whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. With a superhuman jump, Eduardo Verges connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Krunoslav Gorgone!
45.00
Gavin Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Sharpe. Max Sharpe advances with the ball. Max Sharpe knocks in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. Nelson Severs clumsily knocks into John Sullivan. John Sullivan appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the second half underway!
48.12
Les Lisbie hacks Claus Leonhardsen from behind! Les Lisbie is given a warning by the referee! Claus Leonhardsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.40
Gavin Merson clumsily knocks into Claus Leonhardsen. The referee warns Gavin Merson to calm down! Claus Leonhardsen runs off the knock.
51.07
Nelson Severs sees Altti Gadd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Altti Gadd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.12
Les Lisbie flicks a high ball forward to Max Sharpe who takes it down. Max Sharpe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Max Sharpe shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
59.32
Les Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Sharpe. Max Sharpe knocks the ball forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
63.19
Max Sharpe decides to run forward with the ball. Max Sharpe plays a scrappy one-two with Marcel Kurth and stumbles forward towards the goal... Vitor Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Max Sharpe. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
65.37
Gavin Merson hacks Eduardo Verges from behind! Gavin Merson is given another warning by the referee! Eduardo Verges stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.31
Simon Robson comes in with a late challenge on Altti Gadd. The referee brings Simon Robson to one side and gives him a warning! Altti Gadd stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.44
Max Sharpe hits a low pass to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Harry Emerton!
83.09
Simon Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Sullivan. John Sullivan shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Gavin Merson takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Billy Newton. Billy Newton flicks a high pass forward. Steve Dyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Dyer knocks the ball forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Everton

West Ham United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
27.9%
46.5%
25.6%

Scorers
Claus Leonhardsen 37

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Claus Leonhardsen of West Ham United

Match Ratings
1.Krunoslav Gorgone (GK)
7
2.Les Lisbie (DEF)
6
3.Richard Hopkin (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Merson (DEF)
6
5.Billy Newton (DEF)
7
6.Danny Mendonca (MID)
6
7.Simon Robson (MID)
7
8.Max Sharpe (MID)
8
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.Harry Emerton (GK)
7
2.Runar Iversen (DEF)
6
3.Nelson Severs (DEF)
7
4.Yuri Onopko (DEF)
6
5.Quavas Rogers (DEF)
6
6.Vitor Oliveira (DEF)
6
7.Fredrik Drake (MID)
7
8.Altti Gadd (MID)
9
9.Claus Leonhardsen (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Eduardo Verges (ATT)
6
11.Jacob James (ATT)
8
 
12.Juri Misso (DEF)
0
13.Gialuca Ventura (MID)
0
14.Michel Frijters (ATT)
0