Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 15,330 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Mills.


0.00
Bristol Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.07
Des Scales kicks a strong pass forward to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben threads a neat, attacking ball through to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
9.54
Des Scales sees a break and surges forward. Des Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.38
Alfred Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui shoots from outside the area but Marino Gullit is on top of his game. Excellent save!
20.29
Fabio Romano flicks a high ball forward to Enzo Franzone who takes it down. Enzo Franzone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Enzo Franzone threads the ball through into the box. Gharib Elhamdaoui shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.39
Fabio Romano sees space and advances. Fabio Romano flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao runs straight at the defence! Nicolas Marcos Assunçao rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.09
Tim Wiltord makes a run forward as Des Scales takes the throw-in. Tim Wiltord skillfully chests the ball down. Tim Wiltord flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Robben who gracefully takes it down. Arnold Robben knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Shearer!
33.52
Runar Halle makes a strong solo run forward. Runar Halle changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Runar Halle makes a simple pass, allowing Nicolas Marcos Assunçao to run into the box. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.06
John Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Des Scales controls it well on his chest. Des Scales runs straight at the opposition's defence. Des Scales shoots from 25 yards but Don Gough is on top of it.
38.14
Gianmatteo Solimeno threads the ball through to Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera passes the ball forward to Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Jason Brand.
39.46
Luciano Artico controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gharib Elhamdaoui. Gharib Elhamdaoui shoots from outside the area. Marino Gullit comfortably gets down and covers it.
40.18
Gharib Elhamdaoui hacks Paul Helmer from behind! Gharib Elhamdaoui is warned by the referee! Paul Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.48
Alfred Mustoe knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.40
Luciano Artico makes an attacking run forward. Luciano Artico lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Jason Brand. That should have been a goal!
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Everton kick off the second half!
47.48
Fabio Romano knocks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Artico. Luciano Artico makes a simple pass to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.26
Billy Ehiogu sees a break and surges forward. Billy Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao plays a one-two with Gharib Elhamdaoui and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Marcos Assunçao side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Marino Gullit gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
49.30
Tim Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Marco Casale. Marco Casale lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Don Gough. Excellent save.
53.48
Aniello De Liguori threads a neat ball through to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.55
Aniello De Liguori catches Enzo Franzone on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Enzo Franzone carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.55
Everton are in full control of this game.
60.43
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Craig Shearer, Jermaine Wright-Phillips replacing Des Scales and Felice Paris replacing Terry Oakes .
65.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.42
Paul Helmer catches Alfred Mustoe on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred Mustoe runs off the knock.
67.26
Tim Wiltord catches Alfred Mustoe on the ankles. The referee calls over Tim Wiltord and warns him to calm down! Alfred Mustoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.36
Alfred Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Gharib Elhamdaoui controls it well on his chest. Gharib Elhamdaoui shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Marino Gullit smothers it!
78.48
Billy Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enzo Franzone. Enzo Franzone advances with the ball. Enzo Franzone shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Marino Gullit!
79.39
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
83.05
Runar Halle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Mustoe. Alfred Mustoe hits a low pass to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Nicolas Marcos Assunçao provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
24.4%
46.2%
29.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Marcos Assunçao of Everton

Match Ratings
1.Marino Gullit (GK)
7
2.Jason Brand (DEF)
6
3.John Milligan (DEF)
6
4.Paul Helmer (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Terry Oakes (DEF)
6
6.Tim Wiltord (MID)
6
7.Aniello De Liguori (MID)yellow card
5
8.Des Scales (MID)
7
9.Marco Casale (ATT)
6
10.Arnold Robben (ATT)
7
11.Craig Shearer (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Don Mckinlay (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
14.Felice Paris (DEF)
6