Match Report
| Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town |  |  | Everton | Everton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sol Sherwood | S. Sherwood |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 63 | | Alexander Wise | A. Wise | ||||||||
| Ledley Clapham | L. Clapham | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Mick Tolley | M. Tolley | |||||||||
| Sylvain Winterburn | S. Winterburn | | 59 | D | | | 3 | | D | 58 | | Peter Wright | P. Wright | ||||||||
| Billy Henry | B. Henry | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Alfred Mcleod | A. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Brian Laycock | B. Laycock | | 52 | M | | 5 | | M | 55 |  | Aniello Borriello | A. Borriello | |||||||||
| Matt Mann | M. Mann | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Syd Armstrong | S. Armstrong | |||||||||
| Les Christie | L. Christie | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Anthony Barmby | A. Barmby | |||||||||
| Alfred Merson | A. Merson | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Norman Ball | N. Ball | |||||||||
| Robert Walker | R. Walker | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Alexander Mercer | A. Mercer | |||||||||
| Tony Hapgood | T. Hapgood | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Duncan Croft | D. Croft | |||||||||
| Simon Lumsdon | S. Lumsdon | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 43 | | Les Newby | L. Newby | |||||||||
| Terry Edworthy | T. Edworthy | | 49 | D | | 12 | | D | 55 | | Robert Ward | R. Ward | |||||||||
| Alistair Merson | A. Merson | | 49 | G | | 13 | | D | 51 | | Kieron Stockdale | K. Stockdale | |||||||||
| Glynn Monk | G. Monk | | 42 | D | | 14 | | D | 47 | | Ronnie Konchesky | R. Konchesky | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Everton. A crowd of 4,773 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Grimsby Town and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Adams.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Grimsby Town and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Adams.
0.00
0-0Everton kick off the first half!
3.25
0-0Billy Henry chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Walker. Robert Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.21
0-0Sylvain Winterburn passes the ball forward to Matt Mann. Matt Mann threads a neat ball through to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Walker. Robert Walker flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.42
0-0Alfred Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Ball. Norman Ball sees Duncan Croft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Croft kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Ball but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.26
0-0Syd Armstrong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Newby. Les Newby plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Mercer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Les Newby looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Sol Sherwood manages to keep it out.
21.04
Ledley Clapham hits a low pass to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward to Robert Walker who brings the ball neatly under control. Robert Walker cuts inside the box! Robert Walker comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.31
Matt Mann brings the ball forward. Matt Mann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Mcleod.
27.39
Ledley Clapham decides to run forward with the ball. Ledley Clapham knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Mann. Matt Mann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.39
Simon Lumsdon flicks a high ball forward to Les Christie who takes it down. Les Christie tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.55
Mick Tolley flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Barmby who brings the ball under control. Anthony Barmby knocks the ball forward to Norman Ball. Norman Ball makes a great pass forward. Les Newby runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
44.41
Mick Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Wright. Peter Wright threads a neat ball through to Les Newby. Les Newby whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Croft. Duncan Croft flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Peter Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Armstrong. Syd Armstrong threads a neat ball through to Duncan Croft. Duncan Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Barmby. Anthony Barmby connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Grimsby Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Grimsby Town kicking off!
57.32
Aniello Borriello threads a neat ball through to Les Newby. Les Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Mercer. Alexander Mercer makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.05
Peter Wright makes a simple pass to Norman Ball. Norman Ball hits a low pass to Alexander Mercer. Alexander Mercer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Sherwood who gathers it comfortably.
60.36
0-0Everton have made 3 substitutions with Robert Ward replacing Alfred Mcleod, Kieron Stockdale replacing Syd Armstrong and Ronnie Konchesky replacing Duncan Croft .
63.22
0-0Anthony Barmby hacks Matt Mann from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Mann stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.29
Les Christie flicks a high pass forward to Simon Lumsdon who brings the ball under control. Simon Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.53
Mick Tolley threads the ball through to Kieron Stockdale. Kieron Stockdale makes a probing pass to Aniello Borriello. Aniello Borriello whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Stockdale. Kieron Stockdale heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.51
Billy Henry flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Merson collects the pass. Alfred Merson surges forward with the ball. Alfred Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mick Tolley.
72.51
Aniello Borriello passes the ball forward to Les Newby. Les Newby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
75.51
Mick Tolley pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mick Tolley flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Mercer who takes it down. Alexander Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Ball. Norman Ball finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.08
Matt Mann flicks a high pass forward. Tony Hapgood collects the pass. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.35
Ledley Clapham threads a neat ball through to Matt Mann. Matt Mann threads a neat ball through to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Wright.
85.57
Anthony Barmby runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anthony Barmby lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Mercer. Alexander Mercer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Sol Sherwood.
87.10
0-0It's a corner kick. Norman Ball loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Anthony Barmby is dispossessed by a tackle from Billy Henry.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
30.2%
43%
26.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mick Tolley of Everton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sol Sherwood (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ledley Clapham (DEF) | 9 | |
| 3. | Sylvain Winterburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Henry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Brian Laycock (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Mann (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Les Christie (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alfred Merson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robert Walker (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tony Hapgood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Lumsdon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Terry Edworthy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Merson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Glynn Monk (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alexander Wise (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mick Tolley (DEF) | 9 | |
| 3. | Peter Wright (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alfred Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aniello Borriello (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Syd Armstrong (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anthony Barmby (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Norman Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexander Mercer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Duncan Croft (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Les Newby (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Robert Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kieron Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ronnie Konchesky (DEF) | 6 | |