Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Gillingham | Gillingham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alexander Wise | A. Wise |  | 63 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Carl Fletcher | C. Fletcher | ||||||||
| Mick Tolley | M. Tolley | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Ralph Greaves | R. Greaves | |||||||||
| Peter Wright | P. Wright | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Ivan Milburn | I. Milburn | |||||||||
| Alfred Mcleod | A. Mcleod | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Tim Tolley | T. Tolley | |||||||||
| Aniello Borriello | A. Borriello |  | 55 | M | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Jon Pearce | J. Pearce | |||||||||
| Syd Armstrong | S. Armstrong | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Steven Scowcroft | S. Scowcroft | |||||||||
| Anthony Barmby | A. Barmby | | 47 | M | | 7 | | | M | 51 | | James Mcgreal | J. Mcgreal | ||||||||
| Norman Ball | N. Ball | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Harvey Christie | H. Christie | |||||||||
| Alexander Mercer | A. Mercer | | 59 | A | | 9 | | M | 49 | | Wes Britton | W. Britton | |||||||||
| Duncan Croft | D. Croft | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 |  | Steven De Jong | S. De Jong | |||||||||
| Les Newby | L. Newby | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 43 | | Robbie Batty | R. Batty | |||||||||
| Robert Ward | R. Ward | | 55 | D | | 12 | | G | 60 | | Niccolo Wright | N. Wright | |||||||||
| Kieron Stockdale | K. Stockdale | | 51 | D | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Emile King | E. King | |||||||||
| Ronnie Konchesky | R. Konchesky | | 47 | D | | 14 | | M | 47 | | Craig Vernazza | C. Vernazza | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 3,707 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Hunt.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Hunt.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Everton kick off!
2.23
0-0Alfred Mcleod passes the ball forward to Aniello Borriello. Aniello Borriello hits a low pass to Duncan Croft. Duncan Croft plays a quick one-two with Syd Armstrong and rushes in on goal... Duncan Croft takes a shot at goal. Carl Fletcher gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
3.32
0-0Aniello Borriello knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Newby. Les Newby cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Les Newby provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
4.13
Norman Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Mercer. Alexander Mercer cuts inside the box! Alexander Mercer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
9.48
0-0Peter Wright surges forward with the ball. Peter Wright flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Barmby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Barmby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Milburn.
15.18
0-0Norman Ball barges into Ivan Milburn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Milburn runs off the knock.
18.12
Ralph Greaves flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Batty who gracefully takes it down. With some swift thinking, Robbie Batty plays the ball forward to James Mcgreal who has made a great run into the box. James Mcgreal cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
26.49
Tim Tolley makes a probing pass to Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty makes a simple pass to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong plays a one-two with Robbie Batty and advances towards the goal... Steven De Jong cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Alexander Wise!
32.04
Alfred Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Tolley. Mick Tolley makes a simple pass to Anthony Barmby. Anthony Barmby advances inside the box! Anthony Barmby looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.33
Les Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Mercer. Alexander Mercer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Milburn.
42.32
Syd Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Barmby comfortably collects the pass. Anthony Barmby shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
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. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham get the second half underway!
49.06
Harvey Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.02
Jon Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.15
Syd Armstrong threads a neat ball through to Duncan Croft. Duncan Croft shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
57.08
With vision, Harvey Christie picks a pass forward to James Mcgreal. James Mcgreal finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
60.42
0-0Everton have made 3 substitutions with Robert Ward replacing Alfred Mcleod, Kieron Stockdale replacing Syd Armstrong and Ronnie Konchesky replacing Duncan Croft .
69.29
Jon Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Batty collects the pass. Robbie Batty knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mick Tolley.
72.38
Mick Tolley knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Stockdale. With vision, Kieron Stockdale plays the ball forward to Les Newby. Les Newby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.06
Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Emile King replacing Steven Scowcroft and Craig Vernazza replacing Jon Pearce .
78.10
James Mcgreal brings the ball forward. James Mcgreal plays a one-two with Steven De Jong and advances towards the goal... James Mcgreal takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
79.19
Anthony Barmby sees Alexander Mercer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Mercer runs straight at the defence! Alexander Mercer takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
81.05
Wes Britton knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie sees Robbie Batty just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some awkward footwork from Robbie Batty provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
89.39
Emile King flicks a high ball forward to Steven De Jong who takes it down. Steven De Jong knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Ward.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
28.2%
50.6%
21.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mick Tolley of Everton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Wise (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mick Tolley (DEF) | 9 | |
| 3. | Peter Wright (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alfred Mcleod (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Aniello Borriello (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Syd Armstrong (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anthony Barmby (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Norman Ball (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Alexander Mercer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Duncan Croft (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Les Newby (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Robert Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kieron Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ronnie Konchesky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Carl Fletcher (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ralph Greaves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tim Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jon Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Scowcroft (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | James Mcgreal (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Harvey Christie (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Wes Britton (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steven De Jong (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Robbie Batty (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Niccolo Wright (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Emile King (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |