Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Southampton. A crowd of 17,804 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Everton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off and get the first half underway!
2.07
0-0Daniele Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
3.00
Daniele Green makes a simple pass to Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti finds some space and shoots from distance. Trevor Lockley easily smothers it.
6.46
0-0Daniele Green comes in with a late challenge on Roger de Haan. The referee calls over Daniele Green and warns him to calm down! Roger de Haan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.23
Richard McStay threads the ball through to Romero P. Navarro. Romero P. Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans shoots from 25 yards but somehow Trevor Lockley manages to keep it out.
14.53
0-0Ahmed Domoraud makes a beautiful solo run. Ahmed Domoraud knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
16.10
0-0Romero P. Navarro brings the ball forward. Romero P. Navarro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.37
Peter Milosevic advances with the ball. Peter Milosevic makes a simple pass to Niklas Carlbohm. Niklas Carlbohm whips in a cross ball towards Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Yurtcan Sükür!
24.22
0-1Rúben Barbosa advances with the ball. Rúben Barbosa brings the ball forward. Rúben Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Lehmann. Philipp Lehmann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.55
Byron Howard threads the ball through to Niklas Carlbohm. Niklas Carlbohm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yurtcan Sükür who gathers it comfortably.
28.34
Rúben Barbosa brings the ball forward. Rúben Barbosa sees a break and surges forward. Rúben Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.16
Stephan Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Roger de Haan. Roger de Haan knocks the ball forward to Niklas Carlbohm. Niklas Carlbohm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.12
Roger de Haan makes a probing pass to Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen knocks in a cross ball towards Niklas Carlbohm. Niklas Carlbohm is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.53
Saidu A. Amunike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruslan Kasyanov. Ruslan Kasyanov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard McStay.
38.30
Rolf Müller comes in with a late challenge on Ruslan Kasyanov. The referee calls over Rolf Müller and warns him to calm down! Ruslan Kasyanov runs off the knock.
39.24
Saidu A. Amunike controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruslan Kasyanov. Ruslan Kasyanov goes all the way! Ruslan Kasyanov takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Yurtcan Sükür has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Yasushi Kaneko boots it upfield. Peter de Buen lofts in a cross ball towards Niklas Carlbohm. Niklas Carlbohm powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Everton kick off!
47.55
Rúben Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Daniele Green. Daniele Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti plays a perfect one-two with Philipp Lehmann and rushes in on goal... Natale Sbaccanti rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
48.48
Romero P. Navarro chips the ball to his team mate, Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
51.35
Rolf Müller sees space and advances. Rolf Müller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti shoots from distance. Trevor Lockley easily smothers it.
53.40
Roger de Haan kicks a strong pass forward to Niklas Carlbohm. Niklas Carlbohm makes a simple pass to Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
55.07
Romero P. Navarro makes a simple pass to Philipp Lehmann. Philipp Lehmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Lockley who gathers it comfortably.
60.44
Eben Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.51
Daniele Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Lehmann. Philipp Lehmann goes all the way! Philipp Lehmann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Trevor Lockley manages to keep it out.
67.51
Rolf Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.39
Saidu A. Amunike passes the ball forward to Ruslan Kasyanov. Ruslan Kasyanov finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.57
Daniele Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ahmed Domoraud.
79.52
2-1Byron Howard hacks Eben Amoah from behind! The referee calls over Byron Howard and shows him a yellow card! Eben Amoah gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.04
Roger de Haan flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter de Buen. Peter de Buen passes the ball forward to Ruslan Kasyanov. Ruslan Kasyanov shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.00
Saidu A. Amunike clumsily knocks into Alan Hertel. Saidu A. Amunike is shown the yellow card! Alan Hertel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.00
2-1Southampton are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Everton's defence.
87.11
Ahmed Domoraud knocks the ball to his team mate, Roger de Haan. Roger de Haan advances with the ball. Roger de Haan lofts in a cross ball towards Niklas Carlbohm. Niklas Carlbohm directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
27.5%
44%
28.6%
Scorers