Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 18,326 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Everton and Bradford City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Everton kick off and get the first half underway!
4.09
Ashley Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Max Cutler. Max Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alejandro Verges is on top of it.
8.34
Abdeliah Garrault advances with the ball. Abdeliah Garrault controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Wright. George Wright knocks the ball forward to Max Cutler. Max Cutler takes a shot at goal. Alejandro Verges is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.48
Clive Mason makes a simple pass to Greg Vickers. Greg Vickers passes the ball forward to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.07
Marvin Butt knocks the ball to his team mate, George Wright. George Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Max Cutler. Max Cutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alejandro Verges manages to gather it comfortably.
18.12
Wagneau Artes decides to run forward with the ball. Wagneau Artes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Cutler. Max Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alejandro Verges manages to gather it comfortably.
22.16
Darren Cooke sees a break and surges forward. Darren Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.31
Ashley Goodwin clumsily knocks into Clive Mason. The referee calls over Ashley Goodwin and warns him to calm down! Clive Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.27
Clive Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.29
Marc Zanoni sees a break and surges forward. Marc Zanoni goes all the way! Marc Zanoni shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.29
Ashley Goodwin surges forward with the ball. Ashley Goodwin finds some space and shoots from distance. Alejandro Verges easily smothers it.
39.30
Ashley Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Verges who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City get the second half underway!
48.22
Spencer Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Zaugg. Julian Zaugg kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Vickers but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.35
Marc Zanoni kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Zaugg. Julian Zaugg shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.11
Clive Mason makes a simple pass to Julian Zaugg. Julian Zaugg threads the ball through to Stuart Morrison but he's offside!
54.44
Ashley Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, George Wright. George Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Max Cutler. Max Cutler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
55.35
Jamie Boertien passes the ball forward to Marc Zanoni. Marc Zanoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Vickers. Greg Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Zaugg. Julian Zaugg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.02
Spencer Morris hacks Marvin Butt from behind! The referee calls over Spencer Morris and warns him to calm down! Marvin Butt stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.02
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.11
Carlos Marquitos makes a probing pass to Marc Zanoni. Marc Zanoni makes a simple pass to Greg Vickers. Greg Vickers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ashley Barton manages to keep it out.
61.43
Spencer Morris makes a probing pass to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Vickers. Greg Vickers shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.02
Darren Cooke chips the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni lofts in a cross ball towards Max Cutler. Max Cutler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Alejandro Verges is on top of it.
78.59
Marvin Butt clumsily knocks into Spencer Morris. The referee calls over Marvin Butt and warns him to calm down! Spencer Morris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.35
Jorge Andrade barges into Max Cutler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Max Cutler runs off the knock.
87.15
Spencer Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Max Cutler of Bradford City
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
22.1%
49.4%
28.6%