Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Liverpool in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Deane.


0.00
Everton get the match underway!
9.16
Alpay Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, David Martin. David Martin decides to run forward with the ball. David Martin plays a one-two with Fernando Mario Ecker and advances towards the goal... David Martin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.43
Rodrigo Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fernando Mario Ecker is offside!
12.31
Ronnie Kirkland plays the ball forward to Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alin Dobos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.10
Rodrigo Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler whips in a cross ball towards Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Justin Elcock as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.15
Corner kick to Liverpool. Nicola C. De Rosa chips it out wide. Some silky footwork from Arno Winkler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
18.22
Showing composure, Ronnie Kirkland plays the ball forward to Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe plays the ball forward to Tomek Wilimowski who has made a great run into the box. Tomek Wilimowski cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
22.34
Markus Will plays the ball forward to David Ziege. David Ziege flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
24.43
Markus Will threads a neat ball through to David Ziege. David Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alin Dobos comfortably smothers it!
26.33
Nicola C. De Rosa pushes up the pitch. Nicola C. De Rosa flicks a high pass forward to Phil Hackworth who brings the ball under control. Phil Hackworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.19
Billy Ehiogu flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Kirkland. Ronnie Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe puts a great ball through. Tomek Wilimowski runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.58
Rodrigo Varela sees Phil Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Phil Hackworth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Ehiogu.
33.19
David Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Alf-Inge Kippe collects the pass. Alf-Inge Kippe tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Alin Dobos!
42.30
Showing composure, Billy Ehiogu laces a through ball forward to David Martin. David Martin flicks a high pass forward. Tomek Wilimowski collects the pass. Tomek Wilimowski shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.06
Arno Winkler catches Alpay Türkyilmaz on the ankles. The referee calls over Arno Winkler and warns him to calm down! Alpay Türkyilmaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Fabian Natale Olivi passes the ball forward to Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Justin Elcock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Liverpool kick off and get the second half underway!
47.47
Fabian Natale Olivi makes a simple pass to Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
48.50
Ronnie Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe plays a quick one-two with Fernando Mario Ecker and rushes in on goal... Alf-Inge Kippe looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Alin Dobos.
49.56
Gunnar El-Fakiri threads a neat ball through to Ian Zonneveld. Ian Zonneveld chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Hackworth. Phil Hackworth shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
57.08
Markus Will controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto threads a neat ball through to Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe knocks in a cross ball towards Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Everton!
60.39
Alpay Türkyilmaz threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Kirkland. Ronnie Kirkland threads the ball through to Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Alin Dobos smothers it!
65.45
Nicola C. De Rosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Varela. Rodrigo Varela flicks a high pass forward to Victor Pardo who brings the ball under control. Victor Pardo finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.06
Ronnie Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gunnar El-Fakiri.
69.29
Ronnie Kirkland passes the ball forward to Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.29
David Martin flicks a high pass forward to Tomek Wilimowski who brings the ball under control. Tomek Wilimowski lofts in a cross ball towards Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Alin Dobos!
78.14
Rodrigo Varela sees Phil Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Phil Hackworth shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Justin Elcock.
79.38
It's a corner kick. Nicola C. De Rosa loops the ball over to the far post. Alpay Türkyilmaz reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.56
With vision, Ian Zonneveld plays the ball forward to Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Ehiogu.
89.51
Pierre G. Lantignotti threads a neat ball through to Ian Zonneveld. Seeing a gap ahead, Ian Zonneveld plays the ball forward to Phil Hackworth. Phil Hackworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
26.4%
41.8%
31.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alin Dobos of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Justin Elcock (GK)
8
2.Billy Ehiogu (DEF)
7
3.Markus Will (DEF)
7
4.Alpay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
6
5.David Martin (MID)
7
6.Ronnie Kirkland (MID)
8
7.Rodrigo Pinto (MID)
7
8.David Ziege (MID)
7
9.Alf-Inge Kippe (ATT)
9
10.Tomek Wilimowski (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Fernando Mario Ecker (ATT)
7
 
12.Olivier Damman (DEF)
0
13.Enzo Franzone (MID)
0
14.Luciano Artico (MID)
0

1.Alin Dobos (GK)
9
2.Nicola C. De Rosa (DEF)
6
3.Gunnar El-Fakiri (DEF)
6
4.Pierre G. Lantignotti (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Brady (DEF)
6
6.Ian Zonneveld (MID)
6
7.Fabian Natale Olivi (MID)
6
8.Rodrigo Varela (MID)
7
9.Victor Pardo (ATT)
6
10.Phil Hackworth (ATT)
6
11.Arno Winkler (ATT)
6
 
12.Adam Lawrence (DEF)
0
13.Nils Weigel (MID)
0
14.John Moffat (MID)
0