Match Report


EvertonEverton     MillwallMillwall
Andy MoyesAndy Moyes Ben Couch Ben Couch
Justin ElcockJ. Elcock91
G
1
G
79Danny ValkD. Valk
Billy EhioguB. Ehiogu77
D
2
D
77Matt MatteoM. Matteo
Markus WillM. Will81
D
3
D
71James PowerJ. Power
Olivier DammanO. Damman78
D
4
D
80Ramón SerranoR. Serrano
David MartinD. Martin84
M
5
D
73Gavin HutchisonG. Hutchison
Ronnie KirklandR. Kirkland79
M
6
M
86Nico VellaN. Vella
Rodrigo PintoR. Pinto82
M
7
M
82Mattia Di MeglioM. Di Meglio
David ZiegeD. Ziege80
M
8captain
M
80Sander Ten HagS. Ten Hag
Alf-Inge KippeA. Kippe80
A
9
A
77Colin HansenC. Hansen
Tomek WilimowskiT. Wilimowski86
A
captain10
A
73Seth WrightS. Wright
Fernando Mario EckerF. Ecker81
A
11
A
76Mark ZoisM. Zois
 
Alpay TürkyilmazA. Türkyilmaz77
D
12
A
81Stephan AmoahS. Amoah
Gianmatteo SolimenoG. Solimeno76
M
13
M
76Guillermo PromesG. Promes
Thomas BravoT. Bravo78
A
14
G
74Fouad AmzineF. Amzine

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Millwall. A crowd of 19,347 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nick Fenton.


0.00
Everton get the match underway!
3.40
David Ziege knocks the ball to his team mate, Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Danny Valk is on top of it.
4.38
Ramón Serrano knocks the ball to his team mate, Sander Ten Hag. Sander Ten Hag knocks the ball forward to Mark Zois. Mark Zois lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.15
Ronnie Kirkland barges into Mattia Di Meglio. Ronnie Kirkland is given a warning by the referee! Mattia Di Meglio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.23
Gavin Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Nico Vella who brings the ball under control. Nico Vella flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Zois. Mark Zois is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Justin Elcock.
9.35
Sander Ten Hag takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Justin Elcock scoops up the ball.
15.32
Ronnie Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.49
Ronnie Kirkland hits a low pass to Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Valk who gathers it comfortably.
18.36
Mark Zois comes in with a late challenge on Billy Ehiogu. Mark Zois is shown the yellow card! Billy Ehiogu stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.15
Ronnie Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Mario Ecker who brings the ball under control. Fernando Mario Ecker shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.53
Markus Will flicks a high ball forward to David Martin who takes it down. David Martin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
22.39
Mattia Di Meglio knocks the ball forward to Seth Wright. Seth Wright finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.46
Mattia Di Meglio hits a low pass to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shoots from long range but it flies wide!
26.41
Sander Ten Hag threads a neat ball through to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Wright. Seth Wright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
28.06
Mattia Di Meglio makes a simple pass to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
32.15
Billy Ehiogu hits a low pass to David Ziege. David Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Alf-Inge Kippe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alf-Inge Kippe shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Danny Valk!
34.41
Ramón Serrano chips the ball to his team mate, Mattia Di Meglio. Mattia Di Meglio kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Justin Elcock!
36.18
Olivier Damman kicks a strong pass forward to David Martin. David Martin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker edges inside the box! Fernando Mario Ecker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Danny Valk is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.34
With vision, Rodrigo Pinto laces a through ball forward to Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Mario Ecker controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Fernando Mario Ecker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Danny Valk.
40.05
Corner kick to Everton. David Martin chips it out wide. James Power jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
42.28
Gavin Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Mario Ecker. The referee calls over Gavin Hutchison and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Mario Ecker runs off the knock.
44.29
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Millwall players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Millwall kick off!
48.47
Mattia Di Meglio flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Wright. Seth Wright shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
49.00
James Power brings the ball forward. James Power threads a neat ball through to Seth Wright. Seth Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.17
Olivier Damman flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto who takes it down. Rodrigo Pinto threads the ball through to Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.24
David Ziege flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Danny Valk gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
57.25
Sander Ten Hag controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Justin Elcock. What a great pair of hands!
59.07
Sander Ten Hag knocks the ball forward to Mark Zois. Mark Zois runs straight at the defence! Mark Zois shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.07
Everton have made 3 substitutions with Alpay Türkyilmaz replacing Markus Will, Gianmatteo Solimeno replacing David Martin and Thomas Bravo replacing Tomek Wilimowski .
63.38
James Power flicks a high pass forward. Nico Vella collects the pass. Nico Vella makes a simple pass to Seth Wright. Seth Wright shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.44
Ronnie Kirkland flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Bravo who takes it down. Thomas Bravo knocks the ball forward, putting Alf-Inge Kippe through on goal. Alf-Inge Kippe takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Danny Valk.
73.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Olivier Damman plays the ball forward to Ronnie Kirkland. Ronnie Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alf-Inge Kippe is offside!
75.37
Gavin Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Sander Ten Hag. Sander Ten Hag flicks a high ball forward to Mark Zois who gracefully takes it down. Mark Zois knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Hansen!
79.59
Gavin Hutchison barges into Gianmatteo Solimeno. The referee warns Gavin Hutchison to calm down! Gianmatteo Solimeno stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.01
Ronnie Kirkland barges into Mattia Di Meglio. The referee brings Ronnie Kirkland to one side and gives him another warning! Mattia Di Meglio stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.28
Alpay Türkyilmaz makes a probing pass to Gianmatteo Solimeno. Gianmatteo Solimeno threads a neat ball through to Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Mario Ecker and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Thomas Bravo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.46
Gianmatteo Solimeno threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ramón Serrano.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Everton

Millwall
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
26.5%
42.2%
31.3%

Scorers
Fernando Mario Ecker 36
Thomas Bravo 83
Mark Zois 59
Colin Hansen 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Mario Ecker of Everton

Match Ratings
1.Justin Elcock (GK)
7
2.Billy Ehiogu (DEF)
6
3.Markus Will (DEF)
6
4.Olivier Damman (DEF)
6
5.David Martin (MID)
7
6.Ronnie Kirkland (MID)
6
7.Rodrigo Pinto (MID)
6
8.David Ziege (MID)
6
9.Alf-Inge Kippe (ATT)
6
10.Tomek Wilimowski (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Mario Ecker (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alpay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
6
13.Gianmatteo Solimeno (MID)
6
14.Thomas Bravo (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Danny Valk (GK)
8
2.Matt Matteo (DEF)
6
3.James Power (DEF)
7
4.Ramón Serrano (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Hutchison (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Nico Vella (MID)
6
7.Mattia Di Meglio (MID)
7
8.Sander Ten Hag (MID)
7
9.Colin Hansen (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Seth Wright (ATT)
6
11.Mark Zois (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Stephan Amoah (ATT)
0
13.Guillermo Promes (MID)
0
14.Fouad Amzine (GK)
0