Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Marc Rollings | Marc Rollings | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marc Hulme | M. Hulme |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 79 |  | Claus Conteh | C. Conteh | |||||||||
| John Telfer | J. Telfer |  | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Tonci Boban | T. Boban | |||||||||
| Xavier Salazar | X. Salazar |  | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 78 | | Gustavo Montoya | G. Montoya | |||||||||
| Steve Merson | S. Merson | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Tom Kiekens | T. Kiekens | |||||||||
| Mervin Burbage | M. Burbage | | 54 | D | | 5 | | M | 68 |  | Stephan Edusei | S. Edusei | |||||||||
| Alexander Vassell | A. Vassell | | 54 | D | | 6 | | M | 69 |  | Tomás Valenzuela | T. Valenzuela | |||||||||
| Carlton Perry | C. Perry | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 |  | Jaime Faria | J. Faria | |||||||||
| Malcolm Keane | M. Keane | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 |  | Tiago Carrillo | T. Carrillo | |||||||||
| Michael Potts | M. Potts | | 60 | M | | 9 | | A | 63 |  | Paolo Rosales | P. Rosales | |||||||||
| Martin Formon | M. Formon | | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 77 |  | Oluwashegun Adeshina | O. Adeshina | |||||||||
| Carl Newton | C. Newton | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 |  | Jurek Lubanski | J. Lubanski | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Everton are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Everton are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Everton get the match underway!
9.05
0-0Tomás Valenzuela makes a probing pass to Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
15.35
Tomás Valenzuela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.29
0-0Carlton Perry comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Faria. Carlton Perry is given a warning by the referee! Jaime Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.16
0-0Tonci Boban threads the ball through to Tomás Valenzuela. Tomás Valenzuela passes the ball forward to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marc Hulme easily smothers it!
22.23
0-0Stephan Edusei flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.45
Carlton Perry comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Faria. Carlton Perry is given another warning by the referee! Jaime Faria runs off the knock.
26.45
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.58
0-1Jaime Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales lofts in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.13
Michael Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Newton. Carl Newton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.18
0-1Malcolm Keane brings the ball forward. Malcolm Keane knocks the ball forward to Carl Newton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Everton are easily keeping Reading at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Reading kicking off!
49.05
0-1Tiago Carrillo hacks Carlton Perry from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlton Perry runs off the knock.
51.06
Tonci Boban flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Edusei. Stephan Edusei advances with the ball. Stephan Edusei shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
57.03
Xavier Salazar clumsily knocks into Jurek Lubanski. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jurek Lubanski stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.21
Malcolm Keane knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Newton. Carl Newton kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Formon but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.46
Gustavo Montoya flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Faria. Jaime Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Xavier Salazar.
78.05
0-1Carlton Perry catches Tiago Carrillo on the ankles. Carlton Perry is given yet another warning by the referee! Tiago Carrillo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.31
Jaime Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski whips in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.51
Gustavo Montoya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Carrillo. Tiago Carrillo sees space and advances. Tiago Carrillo lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.55
John Telfer threads the ball through to Malcolm Keane. Malcolm Keane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Formon. Martin Formon goes all the way! Martin Formon takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
27.1%
55.7%
17.1%
Scorers
| Martin Formon 88 | Oluwashegun Adeshina 29, 79 Paolo Rosales 85 |