Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marc Hulme | M. Hulme |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Kevin Montague | K. Montague | |||||||||
| John Telfer | J. Telfer |  | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | David Bellamy | D. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Steve Merson | S. Merson | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Des Deane | D. Deane | |||||||||
| Ben Clapham | B. Clapham | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Chris Shaw | C. Shaw | |||||||||
| Atam Van Der Gouw | A. Van Der Gouw |  | 72 | M | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Danny Grondin | D. Grondin | |||||||||
| Michael Wright | M. Wright | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 |  | Carlos Barbosa | C. Barbosa | |||||||||
| Michael Potts | M. Potts | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Mick Windass | M. Windass | |||||||||
| Malcolm Keane | M. Keane | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Dennis Galli | D. Galli | |||||||||
| Martin Formon | M. Formon | | 68 | A | | 9 | | M | 51 | | Paul Kitson | P. Kitson | |||||||||
| Carl Newton | C. Newton | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 |  | Samir Müller | S. Müller | |||||||||
| Stuart Gough | S. Gough | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Jermaine Murphy | J. Murphy | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Norwich City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Norwich City kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Mick Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Müller. Samir Müller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Telfer.
3.56
David Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Mick Windass. Mick Windass passes the ball forward to Samir Müller. Samir Müller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.26
0-0Michael Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Formon. Martin Formon whips in a cross ball towards Carl Newton. Carl Newton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.38
0-0Dennis Galli surges forward with the ball. Dennis Galli finds some space and shoots from distance. Marc Hulme easily smothers it.
10.37
Mick Windass makes a probing pass to Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
16.25
Atam Van Der Gouw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Formon. Martin Formon whips in a cross ball towards Carl Newton. Carl Newton flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
18.58
Michael Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Newton. Carl Newton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.37
0-0Everton are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Norwich City's defence.
22.33
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
24.43
1-0Malcolm Keane makes a beautiful solo run. Malcolm Keane whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Kevin Montague has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.50
Ben Clapham knocks the ball forward to Michael Wright. Michael Wright passes the ball forward to Carl Newton. Carl Newton shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
32.37
Danny Grondin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Kitson. Paul Kitson makes a probing pass to Samir Müller. Samir Müller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.57
Mick Windass takes it forward alone. Mick Windass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Merson.
38.37
Everton are easily keeping Norwich City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
39.45
Michael Wright knocks the ball forward to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Kevin Montague!
40.25
Ben Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Wright. Michael Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Montague who gathers it comfortably.
42.16
1-0Michael Potts passes the ball forward to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough knocks the ball forward to Carl Newton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.22
Carlos Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Everton kicking off!
47.09
Carlos Barbosa makes a simple pass to Samir Müller. Samir Müller plays a perfect one-two with Jermaine Murphy and rushes in on goal... Samir Müller takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.53
Steve Merson makes a probing pass to Malcolm Keane. Malcolm Keane makes a probing pass to Martin Formon. Martin Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Montague who gathers it comfortably.
54.10
Atam Van Der Gouw controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Formon. Martin Formon shoots from long range but it is miles over!
55.53
Michael Potts takes it forward alone. Michael Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Formon. Martin Formon flicks the ball with his head. Martin Formon scores for Everton!!
61.39
Atam Van Der Gouw makes a simple pass to Carl Newton. Carl Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.38
Michael Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Formon. Martin Formon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.38
Michael Wright makes a probing pass to Martin Formon. Martin Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Newton. Carl Newton powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.06
John Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Wright. Michael Wright makes a probing pass to Carl Newton. Carl Newton knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Formon. Martin Formon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
78.36
Malcolm Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Newton. Carl Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Bellamy.
85.51
4-1Stuart Gough catches Des Deane on the ankles. Stuart Gough is given a warning by the referee! Des Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.01
Michael Potts decides to run forward with the ball. Michael Potts shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
21.4%
45.2%
33.3%
Scorers
| Stuart Gough 24, 61 Martin Formon 56 Carl Newton 72 | Jermaine Murphy 44 |