Match Report


EvertonEverton     Coventry CityCoventry City
Computer Player Computer Player Kevin Dickinson Kevin Dickinson
Alexander WiseA. Wise63
G
captain1
G
62Noah BabbelN. Babbel
Mick TolleyM. Tolley59
D
2
D
68Patrick SheringhamP. Sheringham
Peter WrightP. Wright58
D
3captain
D
63Paul BurleyP. Burley
Alfred McleodA. Mcleod56
D
4
D
61Terry GilchristT. Gilchrist
Aniello BorrielloA. Borriello55
M
5
D
61Graham GrantG. Grant
Syd ArmstrongS. Armstrong52
M
6
M
54Des OwenD. Owen
Anthony BarmbyA. Barmby47
M
7
M
66Cesar AlmeidaC. Almeida
Norman BallN. Ball43
M
8
A
56Robbie CadamarteriR. Cadamarteri
Duncan CroftD. Croft52
A
9
A
62Ralph GowerR. Gower
Les NewbyL. Newby43
A
10
A
67Ivan BridgesI. Bridges
Tommy MaddisonT. Maddison41
A
11
A
63Gavin WrightG. Wright
 
Robert WardR. Ward55
D
12
M
58Daniel LjungbergD. Ljungberg
Kieron StockdaleK. Stockdale51
D
13
D
59Joe ImpeyJ. Impey
Ronnie KoncheskyR. Konchesky47
D
14
A
65Billy BeresfordB. Beresford

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,597 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Edworthy.


0.00
Coventry City kick off the first half!
6.10
Tommy Maddison threads a neat ball through to Les Newby. Les Newby finds some space and shoots from distance but Noah Babbel reads it well. Good save!
12.25
Cesar Almeida passes the ball forward to Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.18
Anthony Barmby threads a neat ball through to Tommy Maddison. Tommy Maddison knocks the ball forward, putting Les Newby through on goal. Les Newby rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
21.38
Des Owen brings the ball forward. Des Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
22.47
Syd Armstrong sees Norman Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Ball finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
26.27
Des Owen hits a low pass to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida decides to run forward with the ball. Cesar Almeida plays a scrappy one-two with Ivan Bridges and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Cesar Almeida provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.03
Anthony Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Les Newby controls it well on his chest. Les Newby plays a quick one-two with Tommy Maddison and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Les Newby provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
36.34
Cesar Almeida knocks the ball forward to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.58
Syd Armstrong kicks a strong pass forward to Les Newby. Les Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Maddison but he's offside!
40.19
Mick Tolley pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mick Tolley sees Anthony Barmby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Barmby shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Patrick Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Almeida controls it well on his chest. Cesar Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Wright. Gavin Wright shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Everton kick off!
48.17
Paul Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.39
Terry Gilchrist picks a pass forward to Patrick Sheringham. Patrick Sheringham decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Sheringham deftly passes the ball to Ivan Bridges, releasing him through on goal. Ivan Bridges shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.33
Norman Ball changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Norman Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Sheringham.
60.20
Everton have made 3 substitutions with Robert Ward replacing Alfred Mcleod, Kieron Stockdale replacing Syd Armstrong and Ronnie Konchesky replacing Les Newby .
69.21
With some swift thinking, Cesar Almeida plays the ball forward to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges shoots from long range but is denied by Alexander Wise. Excellent save.
73.44
Cesar Almeida makes a simple pass to Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Alexander Wise. Excellent save.
78.35
Ivan Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Cadamarteri controls it well on his chest. Robbie Cadamarteri plays a quick one-two with Des Owen and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Robbie Cadamarteri provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
81.15
Peter Wright hits a low pass to Tommy Maddison. Tommy Maddison makes a probing pass between the defence to Duncan Croft. Duncan Croft muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Noah Babbel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.56
Terry Gilchrist advances with the ball. Terry Gilchrist laces a weighted ball forward to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges plays a scrappy one-two with Robbie Cadamarteri and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ivan Bridges provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Alexander Wise gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Everton

Coventry City
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
23.4%
44.2%
32.5%

Scorers
Duncan Croft 81
Cesar Almeida 26
Ivan Bridges 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cesar Almeida of Coventry City

Match Ratings
1.Alexander Wise (GK)
7
2.Mick Tolley (DEF)
6
3.Peter Wright (DEF)
6
4.Alfred Mcleod (DEF)
6
5.Aniello Borriello (MID)
6
6.Syd Armstrong (MID)
6
7.Anthony Barmby (MID)
6
8.Norman Ball (MID)
6
9.Duncan Croft (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Les Newby (ATT)
6
11.Tommy Maddison (ATT)
7
 
12.Robert Ward (DEF)
6
13.Kieron Stockdale (DEF)
6
14.Ronnie Konchesky (DEF)
6

1.Noah Babbel (GK)
6
2.Patrick Sheringham (DEF)
7
3.Paul Burley (DEF)
6
4.Terry Gilchrist (DEF)
6
5.Graham Grant (DEF)
6
6.Des Owen (MID)
7
7.Cesar Almeida (MID)goal scored
9
8.Robbie Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
9.Ralph Gower (ATT)
6
10.Ivan Bridges (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gavin Wright (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Ljungberg (MID)
0
13.Joe Impey (DEF)
0
14.Billy Beresford (ATT)
0