Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 20,952 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Naylor.


0.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the match underway!
2.56
Bill Philips clumsily knocks into David Ziege. Bill Philips is shown the yellow card! David Ziege hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.34
Rodrigo Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe plays a quick one-two with Tomek Wilimowski and rushes in on goal... Alf-Inge Kippe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Vegard Johnsen. Excellent save.
9.08
Markus Will knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Kirkland. Ronnie Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski passes the ball forward to Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Vegard Johnsen as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
10.30
David Martin takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Ralph Moore reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.03
Rodrigo Pinto surges forward with the ball. Rodrigo Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Vegard Johnsen manages to gather it comfortably.
15.58
David Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Tomek Wilimowski collects the pass. Tomek Wilimowski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.10
Billy Ehiogu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Kirkland. Ronnie Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski advances inside the box! Tomek Wilimowski side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Vegard Johnsen gets down and covers it.
18.00
Bill Philips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Moore. Ralph Moore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Markus Will.
21.55
Markus Will knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodrigo Pinto plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Mario Ecker and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodrigo Pinto muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Pedro Castillo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
23.50
Corner kick to Everton. David Martin chips it to the near post. Vegard Johnsen jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
24.28
David Martin flicks a high pass forward to Tomek Wilimowski who brings the ball under control. Tomek Wilimowski plays a quick one-two with Alf-Inge Kippe and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Tomek Wilimowski provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
33.25
Rodrigo Pinto sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Pinto plays a scrappy one-two with Tomek Wilimowski and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodrigo Pinto takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Vegard Johnsen. What a save!
34.17
Scott Pearson comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Kirkland. The referee calls over Scott Pearson and shows him a yellow card! Ronnie Kirkland stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.40
Markus Will makes a beautiful solo run. Markus Will flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Mario Ecker who brings the ball under control. Fernando Mario Ecker advances inside the box! Fernando Mario Ecker comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Vegard Johnsen. Excellent save.
42.31
Ronnie Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski kicks a strong pass forward to Alf-Inge Kippe but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.28
Ronnie Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
West Ham United kick off!
49.37
Billy Ehiogu makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Ehiogu threads the ball through to Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker rushes past Meziane Ramdani! Fernando Mario Ecker shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Fernando Mario Ecker scores for Everton!!
53.10
Alfredo Moya comes in with a late challenge on Olivier Damman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Olivier Damman stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.29
Bill Philips threads a neat ball through to Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Moore but the linesman indicates offside!
55.02
Bill Philips flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Moore who takes it down. Ralph Moore shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
57.14
Billy Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Vegard Johnsen effortlessly smothers it!
59.35
Meziane Ramdani hacks Tomek Wilimowski from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomek Wilimowski runs off the knock.
60.24
Bill Philips flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Moore controls it well on his chest. Ralph Moore shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
61.19
David Ziege flicks the ball to his team mate, Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Alf-Inge Kippe provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Everton!
65.20
Markus Will flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Kirkland makes a simple pass to Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe plays a one-two with Fernando Mario Ecker and rushes in on goal... Alf-Inge Kippe comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Vegard Johnsen!
69.48
Meziane Ramdani flicks a high pass forward. Scott Pearson collects the pass. Scott Pearson threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya sees Ralph Moore just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ralph Moore shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.06
Bill Philips flicks a high pass forward to Robert Mowbray who brings the ball under control. Robert Mowbray tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.12
West Ham United have made 3 substitutions with Clifton Tierney replacing Ralph Moore, Neves Capucho Cribari replacing Alfredo Moya and Darren Boateng replacing Robert Mowbray .
78.20
Bill Philips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clifton Tierney. Clifton Tierney tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.20
Ronnie Kirkland flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Mario Ecker who takes it down. Fernando Mario Ecker runs straight at the defence! Fernando Mario Ecker side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Vegard Johnsen.
85.52
Steven Van Den Brom threads a neat ball through to Scott Pearson. Scott Pearson makes a probing pass to Clifton Tierney. Clifton Tierney knocks in a cross ball towards Neves Capucho Cribari. Neves Capucho Cribari fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Justin Elcock!
87.11
Steven Sheringham passes the ball forward to Darren Boateng. Darren Boateng shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
89.07
Billy Ehiogu clumsily knocks into Neves Capucho Cribari. The referee calls over Billy Ehiogu and warns him to calm down! Neves Capucho Cribari stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
13
4
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
27.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vegard Johnsen of West Ham United

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