Match Report
| Everton | Everton |  |  | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | ||||||||||||||||
| Pat Me | Pat Me | manager | Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | |||||||||||||||||
| Saidu A. Garba | S. Garba |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 80 |  | Vasyl Levchenko | V. Levchenko | |||||||||
| Ralph Hurst | R. Hurst |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 84 |  | Martins Dedé | M. Dedé | |||||||||
| Arnaud Regragui | A. Regragui |  | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 77 | | Scott Batty | S. Batty | |||||||||
| Dominique Strgeon | D. Strgeon | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 83 |  | Vincent Collins | V. Collins | |||||||||
| Des Scholes | D. Scholes | | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 83 | | James Diaz | J. Diaz | |||||||||
| Pape Vilda | P. Vilda | | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 90 |  | Facundo Rivero | F. Rivero | |||||||||
| Seth McManaman | S. McManaman | | 77 | M | | 7 | | M | 77 |  | Tobias Grandl | T. Grandl | |||||||||
| Oscar Cano | O. Cano |  | 73 | M | | 8 | | A | 78 | | Roman Rebrov | R. Rebrov | |||||||||
| Sebastian Ortega | S. Ortega | | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 88 |  | Vesa Salminen | V. Salminen | |||||||||
| Gareth Gascoigne | G. Gascoigne | | 78 | A |  | | 10 | | A | 78 |  | Walter Tisci | W. Tisci | ||||||||
| Carlton Perry | C. Perry | | 74 | A | | 11 | | | A | 89 | | Oscar Silva | O. Silva | ||||||||
| Adrian Boyd | A. Boyd | | 71 | M | | 12 | | D | 77 |  | João Lugo | J. Lugo | |||||||||
| Omer Barton | O. Barton | | 69 | A | | 13 | | D | 75 |  | Ali Comisetti | A. Comisetti | |||||||||
| Syd Ward | S. Ward | | 72 | M | | 14 | | A | 77 | | Leon Flores | L. Flores | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 16,215 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.
The pitch is in good condition.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.
0.00
0-0Everton start the match!
3.19
0-0Tobias Grandl hits a low pass to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Saidu A. Garba!
8.25
0-0Tobias Grandl clumsily knocks into Pape Vilda. The referee brings Tobias Grandl to one side and gives him a warning! Pape Vilda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.29
0-0Scott Batty darts forward. Scott Batty makes a simple pass to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.06
Tobias Grandl hacks Pape Vilda from behind! The referee calls over Tobias Grandl again and warns him to calm down! Pape Vilda runs off the knock.
16.35
Pape Vilda sees a break and surges forward. Pape Vilda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
20.52
0-0Roman Rebrov clumsily knocks into Dominique Strgeon. The referee calls over Roman Rebrov and warns him to calm down! Dominique Strgeon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.26
Tobias Grandl advances with the ball. Tobias Grandl tries a spectacular long range effort. Saidu A. Garba gets down and covers it.
22.04
1-0Ralph Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pape Vilda. Pape Vilda flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Perry shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.40
Vincent Collins flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Grandl who takes it down. Tobias Grandl advances with the ball. Tobias Grandl plays a one-two with Oscar Silva and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Tobias Grandl provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Saidu A. Garba with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
32.41
Vincent Collins flicks a high pass forward to Facundo Rivero who brings the ball neatly under control. Facundo Rivero flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci makes a simple pass, allowing Vesa Salminen to run into the box. Vesa Salminen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Saidu A. Garba with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
38.54
1-2Pape Vilda makes a probing pass to Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
48.18
Tobias Grandl catches Seth McManaman on the ankles. The referee brings Tobias Grandl to one side and gives him yet another warning! Seth McManaman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.01
Seth McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Ortega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
53.00
Seth McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
54.27
From the throw-in, Pape Vilda picks out Seth McManaman. Seth McManaman threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martins Dedé.
59.51
Facundo Rivero sees a break and surges forward. Facundo Rivero lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
60.52
Facundo Rivero threads a neat ball through to Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Saidu A. Garba is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
61.47
Pape Vilda passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry rushes past Scott Batty! Some silky footwork from Carlton Perry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Vasyl Levchenko manages to keep it out.
63.29
Seth McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Gascoigne controls it well on his chest. Gareth Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Vasyl Levchenko had no chance!! Goal for Everton!
66.13
2-2Facundo Rivero knocks the ball forward to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen sees Oscar Silva just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Silva cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Dominique Strgeon.
67.00
Tobias Grandl takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Vesa Salminen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper, Saidu A. Garba, sees it late!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
71.28
Seth McManaman makes a probing pass to Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
75.26
Arnaud Regragui passes the ball forward to Oscar Cano. Oscar Cano sees Carlton Perry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlton Perry shoots from 20 yards. Vasyl Levchenko gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
77.20
Seth McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Gascoigne controls it well on his chest. Gareth Gascoigne shoots from outside the area but somehow Vasyl Levchenko manages to keep it out.
78.19
Facundo Rivero flicks a high pass forward. Roman Rebrov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roman Rebrov whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Saidu A. Garba gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
81.29
Roman Rebrov barges into Dominique Strgeon. Roman Rebrov is warned by the referee again! Dominique Strgeon is taking some rough treatment out there!
83.24
Tobias Grandl flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
87.13
Oscar Cano darts forward. Oscar Cano whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Gascoigne. Gareth Gascoigne shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Carlton Perry 22 Gareth Gascoigne 63 | Tobias Grandl 27 Vesa Salminen 32, 67 Oscar Silva 83 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Saidu A. Garba (GK)
7
2. Ralph Hurst (DEF)
6
3. Arnaud Regragui (DEF)
6
4. Dominique Strgeon (DEF)
6
5. Des Scholes (MID)
6
6. Pape Vilda (MID)
7
7. Seth McManaman (MID)
7
8. Oscar Cano (MID)
6
9. Sebastian Ortega (ATT)
6
10. Gareth Gascoigne (ATT)
7
11. Carlton Perry (ATT)
7
12. Adrian Boyd (MID)
0
13. Omer Barton (ATT)
0
14. Syd Ward (MID)
0
1. Vasyl Levchenko (GK)
7
2. Martins Dedé (DEF)
6
3. Scott Batty (DEF)
6
4. Vincent Collins (DEF)
6
5. James Diaz (DEF)
6
6. Facundo Rivero (MID)
7
7. Tobias Grandl (MID)
8
8. Roman Rebrov (ATT)
5
9. Vesa Salminen (ATT)
9
10. Walter Tisci (ATT)
7
11. Oscar Silva (ATT)
8
12. João Lugo (DEF)
0
13. Ali Comisetti (DEF)
0
14. Leon Flores (ATT)
0