Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Everton are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Everton are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
9.49
0-0Southampton are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
20.37
0-0Callum Elliott makes a simple pass to Carl Watson. Carl Watson threads the ball through to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.33
0-0Carl Watson makes a simple pass to Alberto Mercer. Alberto Mercer shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Marc Hulme manages to gather it comfortably.
26.29
Thierry Bloomer passes the ball forward to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.02
Malcolm Keane makes a simple pass to Martin Formon. Martin Formon shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.49
0-0Carl Watson advances with the ball. Carl Watson knocks the ball forward to Teddy Gascoigne but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.08
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.00
0-0Carl Watson barges into Carlton Perry. The referee calls over Carl Watson and warns him to calm down! Carlton Perry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.25
0-0Carlton Perry passes the ball forward to Carl Newton. Carl Newton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.25
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
44.15
Mervin Burbage advances with the ball. Mervin Burbage passes the ball forward to Carl Newton. Carl Newton shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Malcolm Keane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Newton. Carl Newton goes all the way! Carl Newton shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Everton start the second half!
55.47
Alexander Vassell takes it forward alone. Alexander Vassell passes the ball forward to Carl Newton. Carl Newton plays a perfect one-two with Martin Formon and rushes in on goal... Carl Newton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.23
John Telfer knocks the ball forward to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Formon. Martin Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Schumacher.
61.34
1-0Carlton Perry makes a simple pass to Martin Formon. Martin Formon plays a perfect one-two with Carl Newton and rushes in on goal... Martin Formon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Richard Nicholls has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.01
Malcolm Keane threads the ball through to Martin Formon. Martin Formon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Richard Nicholls!
77.56
Callum Elliott makes a simple pass to Danny Hamilton. Danny Hamilton knocks the ball forward to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer goes all the way! Darren Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Marc Hulme has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.20
Xavier Salazar makes a beautiful solo run. Xavier Salazar makes a simple pass to Martin Formon. Martin Formon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Newton but he's offside!
90.00
1-1Adam Brooking comes in with a late challenge on Carlton Perry. Adam Brooking is warned by the referee! Carlton Perry gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
22.1%
48.1%
29.9%
Scorers