Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Goodison Park where Everton play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 9,642 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Everton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Charlton Athletic start the match!
8.47
John Telfer threads the ball through to Michael Potts. Michael Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lamberto Balli who gathers it comfortably.
9.35
Dale Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Marc Hulme had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
16.25
Ben Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Potts. Michael Potts makes a simple pass to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.31
Michael Potts sees space and advances. Michael Potts whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.58
Michael Wright makes a probing pass to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.06
Malcolm Keane comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Guerrero. The referee calls over Malcolm Keane and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Guerrero runs off the knock.
36.45
Steve Merson makes a probing pass to Michael Wright. Michael Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough whips in a cross ball towards Martin Formon. Martin Formon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.51
Ben Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Wright. Michael Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Formon. Martin Formon knocks the ball forward to Stuart Gough but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Julian Bramble sees a break and surges forward. Julian Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Clapham.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Everton start the second half!
47.26
Dave Potts makes a simple pass to Dale Shields. Dale Shields kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Riza. Sol Riza threads the ball through to Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.29
Michael Potts barges into Glynn Richards. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Glynn Richards stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.04
Ben Clapham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Atam Van Der Gouw. Atam Van Der Gouw knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Lamberto Balli manages to gather it comfortably.
60.19
Steve Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Wright. Michael Wright knocks the ball forward to Carl Newton. Carl Newton shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.38
Michael Potts sees space and advances. Michael Potts goes all the way! Michael Potts shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.14
Julian Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Riza. Sol Riza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Clapham.
75.04
Michael Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Formon. Martin Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.01
Dale Shields makes a probing pass to Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Hulme who gathers it comfortably.
81.38
Malcolm Keane kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough whips in a cross ball towards Carl Newton. Carl Newton heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
83.22
Michael Potts makes a simple pass to Martin Formon. Martin Formon shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.42
Malcolm Keane takes it forward alone. Malcolm Keane knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.50
Julian Bramble hacks Michael Potts from behind! The referee calls over Julian Bramble and warns him to calm down! Michael Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.22
Ben Clapham makes a probing pass to Atam Van Der Gouw. Atam Van Der Gouw makes a simple pass to Carl Newton. Carl Newton knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Formon. Martin Formon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Martin Formon of Everton
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
23.8%
42.9%
33.3%