Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Hugo Picault | Hugo Picault | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ben Kahn | B. Kahn |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Dion Collymore | D. Collymore | |||||||||
| John Telfer | J. Telfer |  | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | John Heskey | J. Heskey | |||||||||
| Xavier Salazar | X. Salazar |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Joseph-Desire Mboma | J. Mboma | |||||||||
| Steve Merson | S. Merson | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Adrian Hunt | A. Hunt | |||||||||
| Alexander Vassell | A. Vassell | | 54 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Adam Jobson | A. Jobson | |||||||||
| Ben Clapham | B. Clapham | | 54 | D | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Brian Todd | B. Todd | |||||||||
| Michael Wright | M. Wright | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 |  | Jan Jensen | J. Jensen | |||||||||
| Carlton Perry | C. Perry | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 |  | Luigi Baronio | L. Baronio | |||||||||
| Kemal Gardner | K. Gardner | | 55 | M | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Syd Dixon | S. Dixon | |||||||||
| Martin Butt | M. Butt | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Des Philips | D. Philips | |||||||||
| Chris Clemence | C. Clemence | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Nigel Johnson | N. Johnson | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 8,514 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Everton are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Everton are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Everton kicking off!
3.11
0-0Martin Butt clumsily knocks into Adam Jobson. The referee calls over Martin Butt and warns him to calm down! Adam Jobson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.09
0-0Michael Wright makes a probing pass to Chris Clemence. Chris Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Jobson.
6.56
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
9.13
0-0Alexander Vassell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry knocks the ball forward to Martin Butt. Martin Butt goes all the way! Martin Butt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Dion Collymore manages to keep it out.
12.22
Carlton Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Butt. Martin Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
15.38
0-1Jan Jensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Philips. Des Philips plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Johnson and rushes in on goal... Des Philips cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.07
Bristol Rovers are easily keeping Everton at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
34.31
Adrian Hunt threads the ball through to Luigi Baronio. Luigi Baronio knocks the ball forward to Des Philips. Des Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Kahn who gathers it comfortably.
36.32
0-1Nigel Johnson barges into Xavier Salazar. Nigel Johnson is given a warning by the referee! Xavier Salazar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.53
Carlton Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Butt. Martin Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
51.47
0-1Michael Wright advances with the ball. Michael Wright shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.41
0-1Joseph-Desire Mboma threads the ball through to Brian Todd. Brian Todd knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Dixon but the linesman indicates offside!
54.16
Michael Wright hacks Luigi Baronio from behind! Michael Wright is given a warning by the referee! Luigi Baronio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.28
Kemal Gardner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Clemence. Chris Clemence finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.16
Carlton Perry sees a break and surges forward. Carlton Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
78.31
Michael Wright brings the ball forward. Michael Wright whips in a cross ball towards Martin Butt. Martin Butt flicks the ball with his head but somehow Dion Collymore manages to keep it out.
84.32
John Heskey makes a simple pass to Luigi Baronio. Luigi Baronio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Philips. Des Philips plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Johnson and rushes in on goal... Des Philips shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.04
Kemal Gardner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Clemence. Chris Clemence goes all the way! Chris Clemence takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.37
Michael Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Butt. Martin Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Adam Jobson knocks the ball forward to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson plays a perfect one-two with Syd Dixon and rushes in on goal... Nigel Johnson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.4%
37.6%
Play Area
24.7%
43.5%
31.8%
Scorers
| Des Philips 15 |