Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Burnley. A crowd of 9,745 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Everton are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Burnley kicking off!
2.04
Mick Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Vassell.
4.41
Steve Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Keane. Malcolm Keane sees a break and surges forward. Malcolm Keane kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Formon but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.06
Steve Eadie knocks the ball forward to Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Xavier Salazar.
22.07
Carlton Perry surges forward with the ball. Carlton Perry goes all the way! Carlton Perry tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
33.10
Eric Zick makes a beautiful solo run. Eric Zick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Hulme who gathers it comfortably.
39.51
Mick Kanu makes a probing pass to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marc Hulme easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the second half underway!
48.07
Xavier Salazar passes the ball forward to Malcolm Keane. Malcolm Keane flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Newton. Carl Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
51.31
Sebastian Ziegler decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastian Ziegler knocks the ball forward to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Marc Hulme manages to gather it comfortably.
53.14
Mick Kanu decides to run forward with the ball. Mick Kanu whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marc Hulme manages to gather it comfortably.
54.33
Michael Wright surges forward with the ball. Michael Wright knocks the ball forward to Martin Formon. Martin Formon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Formon!
59.41
Malcolm Keane catches Steve Eadie on the ankles. Malcolm Keane is shown the yellow card! Steve Eadie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.04
Steve Eadie threads the ball through to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro goes all the way! Juan Navarro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.06
Malcolm Keane makes a beautiful solo run. Malcolm Keane shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
67.44
Alexander Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Wright. Michael Wright makes a probing pass to Martin Formon. Martin Formon goes all the way! Martin Formon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.42
Mick Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Vassell.
77.27
Robert Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs plays a perfect one-two with Juan Navarro and rushes in on goal... Ashley Jacobs tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ashley Jacobs!
84.18
Malcolm Keane clumsily knocks into Anton Koster. The referee calls over Malcolm Keane and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Anton Koster grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Martin Formon of Everton
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
29.5%
50%
20.5%