Match Report


EvertonEverton     Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alexander WiseA. Wise63
G
captain1
G
62Sol SherwoodS. Sherwood
Mick TolleyM. Tolley59
D
2
D
60Ledley ClaphamL. Clapham
Aldo MadonnaA. Madonna58
D
3captain
D
59Sylvain WinterburnS. Winterburn
Peter WrightP. Wright58
D
4
D
58Kieron AdamsK. Adams
Aniello BorrielloA. Borriello55
M
5
M
52Matt MannM. Mann
Syd ArmstrongS. Armstrong53
M
6
M
52Brian LaycockB. Laycock
Anthony BarmbyA. Barmby48
M
7
M
48Les ChristieL. Christie
Kelvin MustoeK. Mustoe42
M
8
M
46Norman LjungbergN. Ljungberg
Alexander MercerA. Mercer59
A
9
A
53Robert WalkerR. Walker
Les NewbyL. Newby43
A
10
A
48Tony HapgoodT. Hapgood
Tommy MaddisonT. Maddison42
A
11
A
42Rio BeattieR. Beattie
 
Alfred McleodA. Mcleod56
D
12
D
52Billy HenryB. Henry
Kieron StockdaleK. Stockdale51
D
13
D
49Terry EdworthyT. Edworthy
Michael GoldbergM. Goldberg48
D
14
G
49Alistair MersonA. Merson

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,429 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Everton and Grimsby Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.


0.00
Everton get the match underway!
2.31
With some swift thinking, Les Christie plays the ball forward to Rio Beattie. Rio Beattie whips in a cross ball towards Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.19
Les Christie flicks a high ball forward to Rio Beattie who takes it down. Rio Beattie whips in a cross ball towards Robert Walker. Robert Walker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
12.24
Anthony Barmby darts forward. Anthony Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Les Newby. Les Newby outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.05
Ledley Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.03
Norman Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Robert Walker who takes it down. Robert Walker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mick Tolley.
33.38
Ledley Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Beattie. Rio Beattie whips in a cross ball towards Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
34.08
Peter Wright flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Barmby who takes it down. Anthony Barmby knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Mustoe. Kelvin Mustoe whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Barmby. Anthony Barmby finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.18
Syd Armstrong hits a low pass to Les Newby. Les Newby shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Mick Tolley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aniello Borriello. Aniello Borriello sees Tommy Maddison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Maddison whips in a cross ball towards Syd Armstrong. Syd Armstrong outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
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. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Grimsby Town players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Grimsby Town kick off and get the second half underway!
49.27
Les Newby comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Adams. The referee warns Les Newby to calm down! Kieron Adams grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.23
Les Christie flicks a high pass forward. Tony Hapgood collects the pass. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Mann. Matt Mann heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Aldo Madonna is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
54.20
Les Christie takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Sylvain Winterburn. Sylvain Winterburn is dispossessed by a tackle from Mick Tolley.
57.12
Norman Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Alexander Wise. Excellent save.
59.41
Ledley Clapham threads the ball through to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.20
Everton have made 3 substitutions with Alfred Mcleod replacing Peter Wright, Kieron Stockdale replacing Syd Armstrong and Michael Goldberg replacing Les Newby .
61.28
Kieron Stockdale threads a neat ball through to Michael Goldberg. Michael Goldberg runs straight at the defence! Michael Goldberg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.34
Ledley Clapham knocks the ball forward to Rio Beattie. Rio Beattie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Wise who gathers it comfortably.
71.57
Mick Tolley darts forward. Mick Tolley threads the ball through to Anthony Barmby. Anthony Barmby plays a one-two with Michael Goldberg and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Anthony Barmby provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
79.24
Norman Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Beattie. Rio Beattie edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rio Beattie provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
83.45
Sylvain Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Les Christie. Les Christie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock passes the ball forward but Matt Mann is offside!
84.45
Mick Tolley takes a long throw-in. Alfred Mcleod plays the ball forward to Anthony Barmby. Anthony Barmby brings the ball forward. Anthony Barmby tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.11
Anthony Barmby threads a neat ball through to Tommy Maddison. Tommy Maddison flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Stockdale. Kieron Stockdale strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Everton

Grimsby Town
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
26.6%
50%
23.4%

Scorers
Anthony Barmby 34
Tony Hapgood 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Barmby of Everton

Match Ratings
1.Alexander Wise (GK)
6
2.Mick Tolley (DEF)
7
3.Aldo Madonna (DEF)
6
4.Peter Wright (DEF)
6
5.Aniello Borriello (MID)
6
6.Syd Armstrong (MID)
6
7.Anthony Barmby (MID)goal scored
9
8.Kelvin Mustoe (MID)
6
9.Alexander Mercer (ATT)
6
10.Les Newby (ATT)
5
11.Tommy Maddison (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfred Mcleod (DEF)
6
13.Kieron Stockdale (DEF)
6
14.Michael Goldberg (DEF)
6

1.Sol Sherwood (GK)
6
2.Ledley Clapham (DEF)
7
3.Sylvain Winterburn (DEF)
6
4.Kieron Adams (DEF)
6
5.Matt Mann (MID)
6
6.Brian Laycock (MID)
6
7.Les Christie (MID)
7
8.Norman Ljungberg (MID)
6
9.Robert Walker (ATT)
6
10.Tony Hapgood (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rio Beattie (ATT)
7
 
12.Billy Henry (DEF)
0
13.Terry Edworthy (DEF)
0
14.Alistair Merson (GK)
0