Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 17,202 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.


0.00
Everton kick off!
3.18
With imagination, Hugo Fuentes laces a through ball forward to Kelvin Robinson. Kelvin Robinson passes the ball forward to Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson lofts in a cross ball towards Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.24
With imagination, Marcus Kahn plays the ball forward to Syd Ward. Syd Ward takes it forward alone. Syd Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them level!
9.15
With some swift thinking, Martins Emerson plays the ball forward to Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Saidu A. Garba!
12.19
Alexander Ferhaoui hits a low pass to Martin Gonzalez. Martin Gonzalez shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.29
Ralph Hurst sees space and advances. Ralph Hurst threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Kristinn Ingi Kárason.
20.35
Syd Ward flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Shields collects the pass. Gavin Shields whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hernandez. With a superhuman jump, Leonardo Hernandez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Kristinn Ingi Kárason picks it out of the air!
21.48
Lomano Shields hoofs the ball up the pitch. Martin Gonzalez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Saidu A. Garba manages to gather it easily.
24.53
Oscar Cano plays the ball forward to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.38
Martins Emerson flicks the ball to his team mate, Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Saidu A. Garba!
28.35
Marcus Kahn makes a probing pass to Pape Vilda. Showing composure, Pape Vilda laces a through ball forward to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Kristinn Ingi Kárason reads it well. Fabulous save!
32.31
Marcus Kahn comes in with a late challenge on Martin Gonzalez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Gonzalez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.43
Marcus Kahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pape Vilda. Pape Vilda makes a beautiful solo run. Pape Vilda plays the ball forward to Leonardo Hernandez who has made a great run into the box. Leonardo Hernandez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.24
Seth McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields knocks the ball forward to Carlton Perry but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.55
Martins Emerson makes a probing pass to Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Gonzalez. Martin Gonzalez makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
45.00
Seth McManaman threads the ball through to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
49.51
Arnaud Regragui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Ward. Syd Ward threads a neat ball through to Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry makes a convincing header. Kristinn Ingi Kárason gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
51.36
Marcus Kahn darts forward. Marcus Kahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.38
Simon Fortune threads the ball through to Alexander Ferhaoui. Alexander Ferhaoui flicks a high ball forward to Hákon Gunnlaugsson who takes it down. Hákon Gunnlaugsson knocks in a cross ball towards Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Saidu A. Garba didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.37
Seth McManaman surges forward with the ball. Seth McManaman shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
59.26
Oscar Cano flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Shields who takes it down. Gavin Shields sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.43
Alexander Ferhaoui kicks a strong pass forward to Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho shoots from 20 yards. Saidu A. Garba is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.16
Kelvin Robinson threads a neat ball through to Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Gonzalez. Martin Gonzalez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
71.27
Lomano Shields breaks forward. Lomano Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Saidu A. Garba.
72.54
Kelvin Robinson takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Marcus Kahn gets to the ball and clears it up field.
73.50
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.44
Kelvin Robinson threads a neat ball through to Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson lofts in a cross ball towards Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.47
Pape Vilda kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.04
Martins Emerson comes in with a late challenge on Seth McManaman. The referee calls over Martins Emerson and warns him to calm down! Seth McManaman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.43
Kelvin Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho whips in a cross ball towards Martin Gonzalez. Martin Gonzalez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Marcus Kahn.
87.09
Alexander Ferhaoui flicks a high pass forward to Matheus Henrique Serginho who brings the ball under control. Matheus Henrique Serginho edges inside the box! Ralph Hurst clumsily knocks into Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
10
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
31.2%
43.8%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matheus Henrique Serginho of Arsenal

Match Ratings