Match Report


PortsmouthPortsmouth     EvertonEverton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jon ScowcroftJ. Scowcroft70
G
1captain
G
63Alexander WiseA. Wise
Fredrik LisbieF. Lisbie68
D
2
D
59Mick TolleyM. Tolley
David ClaphamD. Clapham60
D
3
D
58Aldo MadonnaA. Madonna
Ralph BowyerR. Bowyer54
D
4
D
58Peter WrightP. Wright
Bill GoodwinB. Goodwin53
D
5
M
55Aniello BorrielloA. Borriello
Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith64
M
6
M
53Syd ArmstrongS. Armstrong
Graeme HigginbothamG. Higginbotham63
M
7
M
48Anthony BarmbyA. Barmby
Sol HackworthS. Hackworth52
M
8
M
42Kelvin MustoeK. Mustoe
Noel BoatengN. Boateng62
A
captain9
A
59Alexander MercerA. Mercer
Djamel JeunechampD. Jeunechamp59
A
10
A
43Les NewbyL. Newby
Graham EdghillG. Edghill50
A
11
A
42Tommy MaddisonT. Maddison
 
Alistair ClaphamA. Clapham51
G
12
D
56Alfred McleodA. Mcleod
Carmelo AmbrosiniC. Ambrosini50
D
13
D
51Kieron StockdaleK. Stockdale
Stefan HermannS. Hermann49
A
14
D
48Michael GoldbergM. Goldberg

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Everton. A crowd of 4,940 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Barmby.


0.00
Everton kick off!
2.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Peter Wright picks a pass forward to Syd Armstrong. Syd Armstrong flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Mercer. Alexander Mercer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
8.35
Graeme Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Graham Edghill. Graham Edghill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.31
Syd Armstrong makes a simple pass to Tommy Maddison. Tommy Maddison shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
10.43
Bill Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Edghill. Graham Edghill kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Boateng but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.06
David Clapham makes a probing pass to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.49
Ralph Bowyer hits a low pass to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Alexander Wise had no chance!! Goal for Portsmouth!
24.37
Sol Hackworth laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng makes a convincing header. Aldo Madonna clears it off the line with his head!
26.51
Fredrik Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng knocks the ball to his team mate, Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
28.56
Aniello Borriello threads a neat ball through to Anthony Barmby. Anthony Barmby advances inside the box! Anthony Barmby rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jon Scowcroft manages to gather it.
33.02
Tommy Maddison sees Les Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Les Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.40
Kelvin Mustoe catches Duncan Naysmith on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.29
Aldo Madonna makes a probing pass to Aniello Borriello. Aniello Borriello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Mercer. Alexander Mercer shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
39.07
Graeme Higginbotham threads the ball through to Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp shoots from distance. Solid save from Alexander Wise.
40.22
David Clapham knocks the ball forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Sol Hackworth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Hackworth whips in a cross ball towards Graham Edghill. Graham Edghill whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
42.57
Duncan Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Goodwin. With a delightful solo run, Bill Goodwin stretches the opposition's defence. Bill Goodwin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Portsmouth are in full control of this game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Portsmouth kick off!
47.23
Djamel Jeunechamp makes an attacking run forward. Djamel Jeunechamp shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Alexander Wise.
51.11
David Clapham knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Alexander Wise. What a save!
60.33
Portsmouth have made 3 substitutions with Alistair Clapham replacing Sol Hackworth, Carmelo Ambrosini replacing Noel Boateng and Stefan Hermann replacing Graham Edghill .Everton have made 3 substitutions with Alfred Mcleod replacing Peter Wright, Kieron Stockdale replacing Syd Armstrong and Michael Goldberg replacing Les Newby .
65.29
Kieron Stockdale knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Barmby. Anthony Barmby rushes past Bill Goodwin! Anthony Barmby makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.41
Graeme Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Clapham. Alistair Clapham tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.11
David Clapham hacks Anthony Barmby from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Barmby stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.58
Alfred Mcleod comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Clapham. The referee warns Alfred Mcleod to calm down! Alistair Clapham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.38
Aldo Madonna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Barmby. Anthony Barmby knocks the ball forward to Tommy Maddison. Tommy Maddison tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.40
Without breaking stride, Duncan Naysmith plays the ball forward to Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp shoots from 25 yards but Alexander Wise is on top of it.
85.57
Graeme Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Ambrosini. Carmelo Ambrosini shoots from long range. Alexander Wise gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.55
Kelvin Mustoe sees Aniello Borriello in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aniello Borriello finds some space and shoots from distance but Jon Scowcroft is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Portsmouth

Everton
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
23.3%
46.5%
30.2%

Scorers
Noel Boateng 16
Graeme Higginbotham 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Higginbotham of Portsmouth

Match Ratings
1.Jon Scowcroft (GK)
7
2.Fredrik Lisbie (DEF)
6
3.David Clapham (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Ralph Bowyer (DEF)
6
5.Bill Goodwin (DEF)
7
6.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
7
7.Graeme Higginbotham (MID)goal scored
9
8.Sol Hackworth (MID)
6
9.Noel Boateng (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Djamel Jeunechamp (ATT)
9
11.Graham Edghill (ATT)
6
 
12.Alistair Clapham (GK)
6
13.Carmelo Ambrosini (DEF)
6
14.Stefan Hermann (ATT)
6

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