Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eddie Edworthy | E. Edworthy |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Dennis Shaw | D. Shaw | |||||||||
| Julian Pallister | J. Pallister | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Simon Boateng | S. Boateng | |||||||||
| Adrian Sinclair | A. Sinclair | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Steven Montague | S. Montague | |||||||||
| Richard Mills | R. Mills | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Marc Best | M. Best | |||||||||
| Lee Collymore | L. Collymore | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 |  | Philippe Louiron | P. Louiron | |||||||||
| Robert Oakes | R. Oakes | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 45 | | Kemal Smith | K. Smith | |||||||||
| Chris Greening | C. Greening | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 | | Matt Perry | M. Perry | |||||||||
| Scott Jess | S. Jess | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Darius Shearer | D. Shearer | |||||||||
| Teddy Granville | T. Granville | | 43 | M | | 9 | | M | 37 | | Graeme Defoe | G. Defoe | |||||||||
| Ledley Scales | L. Scales | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Eoin Shearer | E. Shearer | |||||||||
| Les Howey | L. Howey | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 43 | | Shaun Edwards | S. Edwards | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,068 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Everton and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Everton and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Oxford United kick off!
2.43
0-0Steven Montague deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Shearer. Darius Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Edwards. Shaun Edwards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.35
0-0Steven Montague advances with the ball. Steven Montague knocks the ball forward to Shaun Edwards. Shaun Edwards whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Shearer. Eoin Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.20
Chris Greening sees space and advances. Chris Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dennis Shaw who gathers it comfortably.
18.44
Scott Jess makes a simple pass to Les Howey. Les Howey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.45
Adrian Sinclair controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.49
Richard Mills knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Howey. Les Howey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.24
0-0Oxford United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Everton's defence.
27.29
Matt Perry makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Perry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Mills.
32.27
Philippe Louiron brings the ball forward. Philippe Louiron threads the ball through to Eoin Shearer. Eoin Shearer shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.09
0-0Lee Collymore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Greening. Chris Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Les Howey. Les Howey shoots from 25 yards but somehow Dennis Shaw manages to keep it out.
40.19
Everton are easily keeping Oxford United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the second half underway!
47.46
1-0Robert Oakes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Howey. Les Howey whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.30
1-0Matt Perry clumsily knocks into Teddy Granville. Matt Perry is warned by the referee! Teddy Granville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.00
Philippe Louiron kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Smith. Kemal Smith passes the ball forward to Eoin Shearer. Eoin Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.10
Robert Oakes makes a simple pass to Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.18
Robert Oakes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.38
Darius Shearer takes it forward alone. Darius Shearer shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.32
Adrian Sinclair knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales makes a simple pass to Les Howey. Les Howey shoots from just inside the box but somehow Dennis Shaw manages to keep it out.
84.29
Adrian Sinclair passes the ball forward to Scott Jess. Scott Jess makes a probing pass to Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.20
Marc Best knocks the ball forward to Kemal Smith. Kemal Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Shearer. Eoin Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Edwards. Shaun Edwards is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Eddie Edworthy had no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
90.00
Darius Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Edwards. Shaun Edwards makes a probing pass to Eoin Shearer. Eoin Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
23.2%
47.6%
29.3%
Scorers