Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Bolton Wanderers | Bolton Wanderers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Krunoslav Gorgone | K. Gorgone |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Mervin Godber | M. Godber | |||||||||
| Les Lisbie | L. Lisbie | | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Ben Mcgovern | B. Mcgovern | |||||||||
| Richard Hopkin | R. Hopkin |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Francis Fenton | F. Fenton | |||||||||
| Gavin Merson | G. Merson | | 67 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 53 | | Arthur Boateng | A. Boateng | ||||||||
| Billy Newton | B. Newton | | 61 | D | | 5 | | M | 82 | | Adam Southgate | A. Southgate | |||||||||
| Danny Mendonca | D. Mendonca | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Stephen Robinson | S. Robinson | |||||||||
| Jamie Whelan | J. Whelan | | 66 | M | | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Mervin Impey | M. Impey | ||||||||
| Simon Robson | S. Robson | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Andy Mcallister | A. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Max Sharpe | M. Sharpe | | 65 | M | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Anthony Wilson | A. Wilson | |||||||||
| Marcel Kurth | M. Kurth |  | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Nigel Insley | N. Insley | |||||||||
| John Sullivan | J. Sullivan | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Kevin Niven | K. Niven | |||||||||
| Leonardo Lorenzo | L. Lorenzo |  | 69 | A | | 12 | | M | 53 | | Craig Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Gary McGrory | G. McGrory | | 68 | G | | 13 | | A | 53 | | Syd Bridges | S. Bridges | |||||||||
| Steve Dyer | S. Dyer | | 64 | M | | 14 | | G | 53 | | Fredrik Mcgovern | F. Mcgovern | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,786 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Naylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Everton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Naylor.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
9.21
0-0With imagination, Francis Fenton picks a pass forward to Andy Mcallister. Andy Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.32
0-0Ben Mcgovern sees Stephen Robinson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Wilson. Anthony Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Krunoslav Gorgone.
12.07
Showing composure, Max Sharpe laces a through ball forward to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Mervin Godber!
14.00
0-0Andy Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Wilson who takes it down. Anthony Wilson passes the ball forward but Nigel Insley is offside!
15.42
Danny Mendonca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
18.48
Richard Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Max Sharpe. Max Sharpe flicks a high pass forward. John Sullivan controls it well on his chest. John Sullivan shoots from 25 yards. Mervin Godber gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
21.17
0-0Simon Robson flicks a high pass forward. John Sullivan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Sullivan shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.10
0-0Simon Robson barges into Adam Southgate. Simon Robson is shown the yellow card! Adam Southgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.07
Without breaking stride, Gavin Merson plays the ball forward to Simon Robson. Simon Robson hits a low pass to John Sullivan. John Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Mervin Godber. Excellent save.
26.21
0-0Everton are in full control of this game.
27.13
0-0Marcel Kurth hacks Francis Fenton from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francis Fenton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.54
0-0Anthony Wilson hacks Les Lisbie from behind! The referee calls over Anthony Wilson and warns him to calm down! Les Lisbie stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.55
Jamie Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth knocks the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Mervin Godber is on top of it.
36.40
0-0Simon Robson flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Kurth controls it well on his chest. Marcel Kurth knocks the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. Ben Mcgovern catches John Sullivan on the ankles. John Sullivan appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
38.19
Danny Mendonca flicks a high pass forward to John Sullivan who brings the ball under control. With great vision, John Sullivan plays the ball forward to Marcel Kurth who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Marcel Kurth provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Mervin Godber manages to gather it.
45.00
1-0Gavin Merson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamie Whelan. Jamie Whelan makes a beautiful solo run. Jamie Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. John Sullivan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - 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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Everton kick off and get the second half underway!
48.25
Gavin Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Robson. Simon Robson chips the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.14
Gavin Merson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Robson. Simon Robson knocks the ball forward to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth whips in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. John Sullivan whips the ball goalwards with his head. Mervin Godber punches it away to safety.
53.47
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
54.31
Max Sharpe kicks a strong pass forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.21
Mervin Impey knocks the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
63.32
Mervin Impey comes in with a late challenge on Simon Robson. The referee brings Mervin Impey to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Robson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.41
Simon Robson hits a low pass to John Sullivan. John Sullivan shoots from 25 yards but somehow Mervin Godber manages to keep it out.
71.34
Showing fabulous composure, Simon Robson plays the ball forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Mcgovern.
72.33
Mervin Impey catches Danny Mendonca on the ankles. The referee warns Mervin Impey again to calm down! Danny Mendonca grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.42
Jamie Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.40
Francis Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Impey. Mervin Impey passes the ball forward to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley finds some space and shoots from distance. Krunoslav Gorgone gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
79.06
Ben Mcgovern decides to run forward with the ball. Ben Mcgovern flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Wilson who takes it down. Anthony Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Insley controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nigel Insley takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.48
Mervin Impey brings the ball forward. Mervin Impey passes the ball forward to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| John Sullivan 45, 48, 54 | Nigel Insley 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Krunoslav Gorgone (GK)
6
2. Les Lisbie (DEF)
6
3. Richard Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Merson (DEF)
6
5. Billy Newton (DEF)
6
6. Danny Mendonca (MID)
6
7. Jamie Whelan (MID)
7
8. Simon Robson (MID)
6
9. Max Sharpe (MID)
6
10. Marcel Kurth (ATT)
6
11. John Sullivan (ATT)
9
12. Leonardo Lorenzo (ATT)
0
13. Gary McGrory (GK)
0
14. Steve Dyer (MID)
0
1. Mervin Godber (GK)
8
2. Ben Mcgovern (DEF)
6
3. Francis Fenton (DEF)
6
4. Arthur Boateng (DEF)
6
5. Adam Southgate (MID)
6
6. Stephen Robinson (MID)
6
7. Mervin Impey (MID)
6
8. Andy Mcallister (MID)
6
9. Anthony Wilson (ATT)
6
10. Nigel Insley (ATT)
7
11. Kevin Niven (ATT)
6
12. Craig Collins (MID)
0
13. Syd Bridges (ATT)
0
14. Fredrik Mcgovern (GK)
0