Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Everton. A crowd of 17,839 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Colchester United and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary James.


0.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the match underway!
2.16
Cristiano Jesus barges into Alf-Inge Kippe. The referee calls over Cristiano Jesus and warns him to calm down! Alf-Inge Kippe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.52
Ronnie Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.10
Rodrigo Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski knocks the ball forward, putting Alf-Inge Kippe through on goal. Alf-Inge Kippe shoots from just inside the box. Matthias Hamann gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
14.25
Gary Standing takes it forward alone. Gary Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
18.13
Massimiliano Franchi makes a simple pass to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Ehiogu.
22.47
Markus Will flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Pinto who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Pinto passes the ball forward to Fernando Mario Ecker. Fernando Mario Ecker shoots from distance but Matthias Hamann reads it well. Well saved!
26.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Markus Will plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski advances inside the box! Tomek Wilimowski rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.18
Cristiano Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Franchi. Massimiliano Franchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
38.58
Alf-Inge Kippe comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Jesus. Alf-Inge Kippe is given a warning by the referee! Cristiano Jesus runs off the knock.
39.02
Runar Halle decides to run forward with the ball. Runar Halle sees Tomek Wilimowski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomek Wilimowski cuts inside the box! Tomek Wilimowski muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.36
Massimiliano Franchi barges into Rodrigo Pinto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colchester United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Colchester United kick off!
47.29
Runar Halle sees Ronnie Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronnie Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe shoots from outside the area. Matthias Hamann is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.39
David Morabito barges into Markus Will. The referee calls over David Morabito and shows him a yellow card! Markus Will hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.25
David Martin flicks a high pass forward. Alf-Inge Kippe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alf-Inge Kippe whips in a cross ball towards Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Matthias Hamann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.41
Everton have made a substitution with Enzo Franzone replacing Rodrigo Pinto .
61.45
Runar Halle flicks a high pass forward. David Ziege holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, David Ziege plays the ball forward to Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski plays a one-two with Fernando Mario Ecker and advances towards the goal... Tomek Wilimowski tries a spectacular strike but Matthias Hamann reads it well. Well saved!
63.04
Michael Blatsis comes in with a late challenge on Runar Halle. Michael Blatsis is shown the yellow card! Runar Halle runs off the knock.
66.06
Michael Gower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Morabito. David Morabito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.13
Massimiliano Franchi flicks a high pass forward. David Morabito collects the pass. David Morabito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.06
Ronnie Kirkland hits a low pass to Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.44
Everton have made 2 substitutions with Eduardo Herrera replacing Tomek Wilimowski and Nicolas Marcos Assunçao replacing Fernando Mario Ecker .
78.51
Billy Ehiogu knocks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Franzone. Enzo Franzone threads a neat ball through to Alf-Inge Kippe. Alf-Inge Kippe whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Marcos Assunçao. Nicolas Marcos Assunçao makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
79.29
Benedetto Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Standing. Gary Standing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Morabito. David Morabito rushes past Runar Halle! Some awkward footwork from David Morabito provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.25
Ronnie Kirkland clumsily knocks into Gary Standing. Ronnie Kirkland is shown the yellow card! Gary Standing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
38.2%
61.8%
Play Area
29.4%
44.1%
26.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tomek Wilimowski of Everton

Match Ratings
1.Matthias Hamann (GK)
6
2.Benedetto Galli (DEF)
6
3.Cristiano Jesus (DEF)
6
4.Colin Bailey (DEF)
6
5.Eddie Impey (MID)
6
6.Gary Standing (MID)
6
7.Massimiliano Franchi (MID)yellow card
6
8.Michael Gower (MID)
6
9.Michael Blatsis (ATT)yellow card
5
10.David Morabito (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Sieme Gentile (ATT)
6
 
12.David Newton (GK)
0
13.Marcel Bischoff (DEF)
0
14.Emile Shearer (MID)
0

1.Don Gough (GK)
6
2.Runar Halle (DEF)
7
3.Markus Will (DEF)
6
4.Billy Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5.David Martin (MID)
6
6.Ronnie Kirkland (MID)yellow card
6
7.Rodrigo Pinto (MID)
7
8.David Ziege (MID)
6
9.Alf-Inge Kippe (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Tomek Wilimowski (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Fernando Mario Ecker (ATT)
6
 
12.Enzo Franzone (MID)
6
13.Eduardo Herrera (ATT)
6
14.Nicolas Marcos Assunçao (ATT)
6