Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Walsall. A crowd of 4,471 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Everton and Walsall are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Everton and Walsall are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Everton get the match underway!
4.24
0-0Chris Greening takes it forward alone. Chris Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Mercer who gathers it comfortably.
20.41
0-0Julian Pallister threads the ball through to Chris Greening. Chris Greening controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
21.29
Teddy Granville knocks the ball forward to Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
22.19
0-0Richard Mills deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess passes the ball forward to Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Peter Mercer!
27.19
Richard Mills makes a simple pass to Chris Greening. Chris Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.38
Billy Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Prior and rushes in on goal... Graziano Brocchi tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.02
Simon Fowler makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.21
0-0Scott Jess comes in with a late challenge on Billy Lua-Lua. Scott Jess is given a warning by the referee! Billy Lua-Lua runs off the knock.
36.47
Adrian Sinclair brings the ball forward. Adrian Sinclair makes a probing pass to Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales whips in a cross ball towards Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Walsall kicking off!
47.02
0-1Edward Newton takes it forward alone. Edward Newton goes all the way! Edward Newton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.55
Adrian Sinclair makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Oakes. Robert Oakes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.44
Adrian Sinclair knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Oakes. Robert Oakes passes the ball forward to Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Mercer who gathers it comfortably.
60.04
Lee Collymore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Greening. Chris Greening makes a probing pass to Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
63.33
0-1Ross Laycock catches Ledley Scales on the ankles. The referee calls over Ross Laycock and shows him a yellow card! Ledley Scales runs off the knock.
65.19
0-1Steven Bloomer sees a break and surges forward. Steven Bloomer makes a probing pass to Graziano Brocchi but he's offside!
71.05
Dennis Philips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Lua-Lua. Billy Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi but the linesman indicates offside!
75.51
Julian Pallister makes a probing pass to Robert Oakes. Robert Oakes makes a simple pass to Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales heads the ball goalwards but somehow Peter Mercer manages to keep it out.
78.31
Billy Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Collymore.
79.33
Dennis Philips sees a break and surges forward. Dennis Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Scott Jess threads the ball through to Ruby Ismaël. Ruby Ismaël knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Philips.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
23.5%
47.1%
29.4%
Scorers