Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Lincoln City | Lincoln City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Krunoslav Gorgone | K. Gorgone |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 |  | Davide Tiribocchi | D. Tiribocchi | |||||||||
| Les Lisbie | L. Lisbie |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Luke Kerr | L. Kerr | |||||||||
| Richard Hopkin | R. Hopkin |  | 70 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 59 | | Thierry Shearer | T. Shearer | ||||||||
| Gavin Merson | G. Merson | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Chris Thirlwell | C. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Billy Newton | B. Newton | | 61 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Alun Cottee | A. Cottee | |||||||||
| Danny Mendonca | D. Mendonca | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Isaiah Ehiogu | I. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Jamie Whelan | J. Whelan | | 66 | M | | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Marcus Simonsen | M. Simonsen | ||||||||
| Simon Robson | S. Robson | | 65 | M | | 8 | | A | 75 |  | Alexandre Reis | A. Reis | |||||||||
| Max Sharpe | M. Sharpe | | 65 | M | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Paolo Harrison | P. Harrison | |||||||||
| Marcel Kurth | M. Kurth |  | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Scott Vassell | S. Vassell | |||||||||
| John Sullivan | J. Sullivan | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Ledley Draper | L. Draper | |||||||||
| Leonardo Lorenzo | L. Lorenzo |  | 69 | A | | 12 | | M | 56 | | Mervin Stamp | M. Stamp | |||||||||
| Gary McGrory | G. McGrory | | 68 | G | | 13 | | D | 53 | | Jermaine Charlton | J. Charlton | |||||||||
| Steve Dyer | S. Dyer | | 64 | M | | 14 | | D | 50 | | Jonathan Bramble | J. Bramble | |||||||||
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 9,594 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Lofthouse.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Lofthouse.
0.00
0-0Lincoln City kick off the first half!
4.08
0-0Billy Newton hoofs the ball up the pitch. John Sullivan shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.10
Alun Cottee makes a probing pass to Isaiah Ehiogu. Isaiah Ehiogu brings the ball forward. Isaiah Ehiogu shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
9.34
0-0Danny Mendonca changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Danny Mendonca passes the ball forward but Marcel Kurth is offside!
21.46
0-0Simon Robson clumsily knocks into Isaiah Ehiogu. The referee calls over Simon Robson and warns him to calm down! Isaiah Ehiogu stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.46
0-0Les Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Jamie Whelan. Jamie Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.59
Max Sharpe decides to run forward with the ball. Max Sharpe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Shearer.
30.49
1-0Richard Hopkin breaks forward. Richard Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.37
With a delightful solo run, Marcus Simonsen stretches the opposition's defence. Marcus Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.31
1-1Isaiah Ehiogu barges into Jamie Whelan. Isaiah Ehiogu is shown the yellow card! Jamie Whelan stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.19
Jamie Whelan flicks a high pass forward. John Sullivan collects the pass. John Sullivan makes a simple pass, allowing Marcel Kurth to run into the box. Marcel Kurth shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Marcel Kurth scores for Everton!!
45.00
Simon Robson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lincoln City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the second half underway!
47.10
2-1Marcus Simonsen barges into Jamie Whelan. Marcus Simonsen is given a warning by the referee! Jamie Whelan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.57
With imagination, Marcus Simonsen plays the ball forward to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.01
2-1Isaiah Ehiogu sees Paolo Harrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Harrison whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Krunoslav Gorgone manages to gather it.
51.31
Danny Mendonca sees a break and surges forward. Danny Mendonca whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.08
Marcel Kurth barges into Chris Thirlwell. Marcel Kurth is warned by the referee! Chris Thirlwell runs off the knock.
60.04
Thierry Shearer makes a probing pass to Marcus Simonsen. Marcus Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.34
Alun Cottee barges into Marcel Kurth. The referee brings Alun Cottee to one side and gives him a warning! Marcel Kurth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.16
Simon Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alun Cottee.
71.09
Thierry Shearer threads the ball through to Isaiah Ehiogu. Isaiah Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
77.30
John Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Chris Thirlwell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Thirlwell runs off the knock.
78.11
Billy Newton clumsily knocks into Ledley Draper. Billy Newton is warned by the referee! Ledley Draper grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.04
Danny Mendonca makes a simple pass to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth lofts in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. John Sullivan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Davide Tiribocchi.
82.28
2-1Billy Newton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jamie Whelan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.13
Richard Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Robson. Simon Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Sullivan. John Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. John Sullivan scores for Everton!!
87.21
Simon Robson clumsily knocks into Marcus Simonsen. Simon Robson is given another warning by the referee! Marcus Simonsen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Marcus Simonsen catches Gavin Merson on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcus Simonsen again and warns him to calm down! Gavin Merson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
21.9%
50.7%
27.4%
Scorers
| Marcel Kurth 30, 42 John Sullivan 83 | Paolo Harrison 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Kurth of Everton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Krunoslav Gorgone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Les Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Hopkin (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Gavin Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Mendonca (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jamie Whelan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Robson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Max Sharpe (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcel Kurth (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | John Sullivan (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Leonardo Lorenzo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary McGrory (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Dyer (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Davide Tiribocchi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luke Kerr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Shearer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Cottee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Isaiah Ehiogu (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Marcus Simonsen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alexandre Reis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paolo Harrison (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Scott Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ledley Draper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mervin Stamp (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Charlton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Bramble (DEF) | 0 | |