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Season 24 Archive: Elite FA Cup, Group F Game 3
Everton 2 - 1 Benfica
Elite FA Cup Group Match, Everton vs. Benfica (Wed May 31)
Everton | Benfica
4-4-2 P | 4-4-2 E
John O Brien | Steven Theobald
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I_Casillas GK | GK E_Thorstvedt
D_Santon DF | DF C_Thomson
T_Roberts DF | DF Yann_M_Vila
J_Knoxville DF | DF R_Tomassi
P_Kachu DF | DF M_Zeffane
M_Ozil MF | MF Zheng_Zhi
A_Kanchelskis MF | MF J_Bolm
R_Nainggolan MF | MF Denilson
A_Lallana MF | MF R_VD_Vaart
A_Carroll FW | FW Nathan_Dyer
Rolando_Silva FW | FW M_Skiba
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S_Mignolet SUB | SUB Z_Alomerovic
S_Kjaer SUB | SUB J_Martinez
D_Vazques SUB | SUB J_Plasil
S_Niguez SUB | SUB J_Wilshere
A_Sanchez SUB | SUB M_Murphy
Referee: C_Tango (Wales)
Min. 1 :(evn) T_Roberts has time and space on the edge of the box
... T_Roberts flicks the header toward the far post!
... E_Thorstvedt makes a difficult save
Min. 2 :(evn) R_Nainggolan with a 40-yard pass to A_Carroll
... A left-footer by A_Carroll !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 3 :(bfa) Yann_M_Vila runs at goal
... He spots the run of J_Bolm
... He's played him in
... D_Santon knocks the ball back to I_Casillas
... Ohhhh no!!
... It's gone past I_Casillas!
... And just creeps wide!!
... CORNER!
... J_Bolm plays it towards the near post!
... The ball comes to M_Skiba
... He knocks it goalward
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... I_Casillas tips it wide !!
... Great goalkeeping there!
... CORNER!
... Swung in by R_VD_Vaart
... It comes to M_Skiba
... He gets the shot away
... He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 6 :(bfa) R_VD_Vaart is taking a throw in
... He takes a couple of strides back
... He throws the ball to R_Tomassi
... D_Santon wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... R_VD_Vaart chips the ball in towards the back post!
... M_Skiba with the header
... I_Casillas parries it, he follows it up
... GOAL !!
... The defence had gone walk about!
... Benfica have snatched the lead!
... Everton 0-1 Benfica ...
Min. 7 :(evn) Everton's manager orders his side to play C
Min. 11 :(bfa) J_Bolm plays in Nathan_Dyer with a beautiful ball
... The ball hits T_Roberts in the face!
... And goes clear!
Min. 12 :(evn) A_Carroll controls the ball immaculately
... Leaves the defenders for dead
... This looks like it could be a great chance
... Good sliding challenge from C_Thomson and it had to be
Min. 12 :(bfa) R_VD_Vaart slows the ball down and waits for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... His team mate plays the through ball for him!
... R_VD_Vaart gets his head to the ball !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it thumps off the woodwork !!
... And goes safely clear!
... I_Casillas never had a chance!
Min. 14 :(evn) Rolando_Silva gains control of the loose ball
... Rolando_Silva heads the ball towards goal !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
Min. 14 :(bfa) J_Bolm is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate in space
... He throws it long to R_Tomassi
... Well executed sliding challenge from A_Kanchelskis
Min. 18 :(bfa) C_Thomson with the first time flick to Zheng_Zhi
... Zheng_Zhi fires the shot in!
... I_Casillas turns it behind for a corner
... CORNER!
... Denilson lofts the ball in!
... It comes to M_Skiba
... He fires it towards to goal
... I_Casillas gets his body behind the ball and saves
... Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 19 :(bfa) M_Skiba kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... R_Tomassi gets on the end of the pass
... J_Knoxville wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 20 :(evn) M_Ozil looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... A_Kanchelskis receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... A_Kanchelskis with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... E_Thorstvedt dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... But it creeps just wide!!
... The deflection had E_Thorstvedt beaten!
... CORNER!
... J_Knoxville drives it into the box!
... E_Thorstvedt comes out and claims it!
Min. 21 :(bfa) Denilson with a reverse pass to M_Skiba
... J_Knoxville bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... The ref looks across to his assistant!
... Play on!
Min. 22 :(evn) A_Carroll turns past R_Tomassi
... He has created space for himself now
... A_Carroll tries to place it in the corner !
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 24 :(evn) A_Carroll beats Yann_M_Vila
... He muscled him off the ball
... M_Zeffane cuts it out easily
... He clears the ball up field
Min. 24 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi looks around for some movement
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He hits the ball to M_Skiba
... J_Knoxville slices it
... I_Casillas moves quickly!!
... He can't get there!
... It inches just wide!
... CORNER!
... M_Zeffane chips the ball into the area!
... It goes straight into the arms of I_Casillas
Min. 25 :(evn) M_Ozil has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past M_Zeffane
... He knocks it to A_Carroll!
... R_Tomassi with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 26 :(evn) A_Lallana takes advantage of a bad back pass
... Yann_M_Vila gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 26 :(bfa) R_VD_Vaart takes control of the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to M_Zeffane
... P_Kachu slices it
... I_Casillas moves quickly!!
... He can't get there!
... It inches just wide!
... CORNER!
... C_Thomson plays it into the danger area!
... It goes straight into the arms of I_Casillas
Min. 29 :(evn) Rolando_Silva takes possession on the edge of the box
... M_Zeffane wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... A_Kanchelskis lofts the ball in!
... E_Thorstvedt easily catches it!
Min. 30 :(evn) A_Lallana retreats under pressure
... He hoofs the ball up field
... A_Carroll gets on the end of it
... A_Carroll hits the ball first time!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 31 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi with a glorious 60-yard pass to M_Skiba
... A delicate header from M_Skiba !
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 32 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer finds himself with plenty of time
... Nathan_Dyer hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... But he puts it wide
... He found himself with no room to manoeuvre
Min. 33 :(evn) A_Kanchelskis with the dribble
... He's clean through
... The fans are on their feet
... A_Kanchelskis rises above the defence to head the ball !
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... He took a knock there
... His manager is looking on anxiously
... He's ok to carry on
Min. 34 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer has it now
... He takes on Rolando_Silva
... He gets past him!
... He puts in M_Zeffane!
... M_Zeffane has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... But he puts it wide
... How did he manage to miss that?
Min. 39 :(evn) Rolando_Silva beats his marker
... He showed great skill there
... Rolando_Silva leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
... It hits the outside of the post
... And spins wide
Min. 41 :(bfa) Denilson looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to M_Skiba
... M_Skiba controls the ball well!
... He hits the shot towards goal!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... I_Casillas dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... But it creeps just wide!!
... The deflection had I_Casillas beaten!
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by Denilson!
... I_Casillas easily claims the ball!
Min. 41 :(evn) J_Knoxville plays a quick one-two with his team mate
... He looks around for options
... He moves forward with the ball
... Denilson with a late tackle
... It looked worse than what it was
... He is surrounded by the Everton players
Min. 42 :(evn) Rolando_Silva sidesteps his marker
... That was too easy
... M_Skiba rushes in with a poor tackle!!
... That's a foul!!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(evn) A_Carroll cuts inside his opponent
... He worked that well
... A_Carroll with the overhead !
... The fans get off there seats!
... E_Thorstvedt plucks the ball out of the air
... Good goalkeeping there!
Min. 43 :(evn) A_Lallana leaps into the air
... He wins the header
... He heads it across to A_Carroll
... M_Zeffane with an ugly foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... C_Tango calls him over!
... YELLOW CARD!
Min. 44 :(evn) J_Knoxville sidesteps his marker
... He showed great skill there
... A glorious effort by J_Knoxville !
... But he somehow misses
... The Benfica fans laugh at him
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Everton 0-1 Benfica
Min. 52 :(bfa) J_Bolm makes the tackle
... He gets to his feet quickly
... He's beat the defender to the ball
... D_Santon makes the challenge and clears the ball
... But it drifts out of play
... CORNER!
... R_VD_Vaart swings it in!
... Nathan_Dyer makes a firm connection with his head
... I_Casillas tips it round the post
... Well saved
... CORNER!
... R_VD_Vaart chips the ball into the area!
... I_Casillas jumps well to claim it!
Min. 54 :(evn) Rolando_Silva takes advantage of a mistake by Yann_M_Vila
... It's a lucky break
... Rolando_Silva with a low drive through the rain!
... It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 54 :(bfa) J_Bolm with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to R_VD_Vaart
... R_VD_Vaart with the shot on net !
... It hits the bar!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 57 :(evn) A_Carroll cuts through the defence
... A_Carroll with the shot on net !
... GOAL !!
... What a well worked goal!
... Everton are back on level terms now!
... Everton 1-1 Benfica ...
Min. 58 :(bfa) M_Murphy is coming on for M_Skiba and will play FW
Min. 58 :(bfa) It looks as though Benfica is now playing A
Min. 58 :(evn) M_Ozil turns past the defender
... He has created space for himself now
... R_VD_Vaart takes the players legs from beneath him!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... C_Tango calls him over
... C_Tango is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... A_Carroll hits it over the wall
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 60 :(evn) R_Nainggolan nutmegs the defender, he continues to run forward
... A well-placed shot from R_Nainggolan !
... GOAL !!
... What a cheeky finish!
... Everton have snatched the lead!
... Everton 2-1 Benfica ...
Min. 67 :(evn) A_Lallana is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate in space
... He throws it long to Rolando_Silva
... Rolando_Silva drives the ball low !
... But he puts it wide
... How did he manage to miss that?
Min. 69 :(evn) D_Santon moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to Rolando_Silva
... Rolando_Silva hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 70 :(bfa) J_Bolm changes position to fill a AM slot
Min. 71 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi threads the through ball to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer attempts to drive it home!
... Its sails over!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 72 :(evn) A_Carroll sprints forward with the ball
... R_Tomassi with an ugly foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... C_Tango reaches to his pocket!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 74 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi runs at the heart of the defence
... A_Carroll with an over the top challenge
... C_Tango just wants to lecture him
Min. 75 :(evn) D_Vazques is being prepared to come on
... M_Ozil is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 75 :(evn) S_Niguez will come on for A_Lallana and play MF
Min. 75 :(evn) R_Nainggolan hoists the ball across to A_Carroll
... R_Tomassi cuts out the pass
... That was close!
Min. 75 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi lays the ball back to Denilson
... P_Kachu cuts out the pass
... That was close!
Min. 75 :(evn) D_Santon with a penetrating pass to A_Carroll
... J_Bolm tackles from behind
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... He could be off here!
... C_Tango reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
... FREE KICK!
... A_Carroll with the thundering drive
... E_Thorstvedt has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... E_Thorstvedt reacts well to save!!!
Min. 76 :(bfa) J_Wilshere is ready to come on to replace Zheng_Zhi
... Looks like he will play as a MF
Min. 77 :(bfa) J_Martinez is coming on and Yann_M_Vila is being brought off
... Looks likely he will go and play DF
Min. 80 :(evn) A_Sanchez is being brought on
... Rolando_Silva is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 80 :(evn) A_Carroll picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it
... A_Carroll rifles it at the goal !
... It's just over!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 82 :(evn) A_Sanchez with the dribble
... This is a great chance
... A_Sanchez with a thundering shot!
... E_Thorstvedt parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 82 :(bfa) J_Wilshere sidesteps his marker
... He was too quick for his marker
... J_Wilshere hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... I_Casillas with the acrobatic save
... He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 84 :(evn) D_Santon looks around for some movement
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He hits the ball to A_Carroll
... A_Carroll keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... Looks like it should be E_Thorstvedt's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... E_Thorstvedt looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 87 :(bfa) Denilson runs down the flank
... He plays the ball in to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer has a go!
... But I_Casillas punches it away
... He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(bfa) J_Bolm with the mazy run
... R_Nainggolan with a nasty foul
... C_Tango will want to speak to him
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll be off if he does that again
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Goodison Park
Attendance : 134,000
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Everton Match Info
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Best player : A_Carroll (Man of the Match)
Scorers : A_Carroll (57), R_Nainggolan (60)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : R_Nainggolan (89)
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : M_Skiba
Scorers : M_Skiba (6)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : M_Skiba (42), M_Zeffane (43), R_VD_Vaart (58), R_Tomassi (72), J_Bolm (75)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Everton | Benfica
Attempts on Goal : 20 | 15
Off target : 12 | 8
On target : 8 | 7
Possession : 52 | 48
Corners : 2 | 9
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 5
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 4 | 17
Key Tackles : 10 | 6
Key Passes : 10 | 16
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Final Score : Everton 2 - 1 Benfica
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Player Statistics - Everton
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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I_Casillas GK 34 3 1 3 42 | 92 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0
D_Santon DF 2 28 11 5 24 | 92 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 50 20
T_Roberts DF 2 27 11 9 27 | 92 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 5
J_Knoxville DF 3 27 10 9 11 | 92 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 0 1
P_Kachu DF 3 23 11 10 31 | 92 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
M_Ozil MF 2 8 30 7 18 | 76 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
A_Kanchelskis MF 2 7 27 6 22 | 92 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 0 6
R_Nainggolan MF 1 7 27 5 23 | 92 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 -2 18 18
A_Lallana MF 3 10 25 8 21 | 76 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
A_Carroll FW 2 8 7 27 38 | 92 0 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 40
Rolando_Silva FW 3 10 8 26 41 | 81 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
S_Mignolet GK 27 3 3 3 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Kjaer DF 1 23 7 7 41 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Vazques MF 1 7 28 15 22 | 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Niguez MF 2 7 26 5 22 | 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A_Sanchez FW 1 10 8 25 32 | 11 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 20 25
Player Statistics - Benfica
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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E_Thorstvedt GK 39 2 6 4 13 | 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0
C_Thomson DF 2 30 12 6 25 | 92 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
Yann_M_Vila DF 2 29 14 8 22 | 78 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
R_Tomassi DF 1 28 8 7 37 | 92 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 38 -2 -2
M_Zeffane DF 1 27 9 7 31 | 92 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 38 -2 -1
Zheng_Zhi MF 1 9 29 8 42 | 77 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 40 5
J_Bolm AM 2 11 28 13 32 | 92 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 28 -2
Denilson MF 1 15 27 2 18 | 92 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
R_VD_Vaart MF 2 10 27 8 24 | 92 0 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 -22 13 -20
Nathan_Dyer FW 2 7 11 28 31 | 92 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 10 12
M_Skiba FW 1 7 8 23 32 | 59 0 0 1 0 6 1 1 0 0 -2 8 31
Z_Alomerovic GK 28 1 1 1 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Martinez DF 1 35 3 4 23 | 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -20
J_Plasil MF 1 7 29 9 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Wilshere MF 2 19 28 11 19 | 15 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
M_Murphy FW 1 12 14 29 26 | 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Everton | Benfica
4-4-2 P | 4-4-2 E
John O Brien | Steven Theobald
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I_Casillas GK | GK E_Thorstvedt
D_Santon DF | DF C_Thomson
T_Roberts DF | DF Yann_M_Vila
J_Knoxville DF | DF R_Tomassi
P_Kachu DF | DF M_Zeffane
M_Ozil MF | MF Zheng_Zhi
A_Kanchelskis MF | MF J_Bolm
R_Nainggolan MF | MF Denilson
A_Lallana MF | MF R_VD_Vaart
A_Carroll FW | FW Nathan_Dyer
Rolando_Silva FW | FW M_Skiba
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S_Mignolet SUB | SUB Z_Alomerovic
S_Kjaer SUB | SUB J_Martinez
D_Vazques SUB | SUB J_Plasil
S_Niguez SUB | SUB J_Wilshere
A_Sanchez SUB | SUB M_Murphy
Referee: C_Tango (Wales)
Min. 1 :(evn) T_Roberts has time and space on the edge of the box
... T_Roberts flicks the header toward the far post!
... E_Thorstvedt makes a difficult save
Min. 2 :(evn) R_Nainggolan with a 40-yard pass to A_Carroll
... A left-footer by A_Carroll !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 3 :(bfa) Yann_M_Vila runs at goal
... He spots the run of J_Bolm
... He's played him in
... D_Santon knocks the ball back to I_Casillas
... Ohhhh no!!
... It's gone past I_Casillas!
... And just creeps wide!!
... CORNER!
... J_Bolm plays it towards the near post!
... The ball comes to M_Skiba
... He knocks it goalward
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... I_Casillas tips it wide !!
... Great goalkeeping there!
... CORNER!
... Swung in by R_VD_Vaart
... It comes to M_Skiba
... He gets the shot away
... He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 6 :(bfa) R_VD_Vaart is taking a throw in
... He takes a couple of strides back
... He throws the ball to R_Tomassi
... D_Santon wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... R_VD_Vaart chips the ball in towards the back post!
... M_Skiba with the header
... I_Casillas parries it, he follows it up
... GOAL !!
... The defence had gone walk about!
... Benfica have snatched the lead!
... Everton 0-1 Benfica ...
Min. 7 :(evn) Everton's manager orders his side to play C
Min. 11 :(bfa) J_Bolm plays in Nathan_Dyer with a beautiful ball
... The ball hits T_Roberts in the face!
... And goes clear!
Min. 12 :(evn) A_Carroll controls the ball immaculately
... Leaves the defenders for dead
... This looks like it could be a great chance
... Good sliding challenge from C_Thomson and it had to be
Min. 12 :(bfa) R_VD_Vaart slows the ball down and waits for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... His team mate plays the through ball for him!
... R_VD_Vaart gets his head to the ball !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it thumps off the woodwork !!
... And goes safely clear!
... I_Casillas never had a chance!
Min. 14 :(evn) Rolando_Silva gains control of the loose ball
... Rolando_Silva heads the ball towards goal !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
Min. 14 :(bfa) J_Bolm is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate in space
... He throws it long to R_Tomassi
... Well executed sliding challenge from A_Kanchelskis
Min. 18 :(bfa) C_Thomson with the first time flick to Zheng_Zhi
... Zheng_Zhi fires the shot in!
... I_Casillas turns it behind for a corner
... CORNER!
... Denilson lofts the ball in!
... It comes to M_Skiba
... He fires it towards to goal
... I_Casillas gets his body behind the ball and saves
... Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 19 :(bfa) M_Skiba kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... R_Tomassi gets on the end of the pass
... J_Knoxville wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 20 :(evn) M_Ozil looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... A_Kanchelskis receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... A_Kanchelskis with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... E_Thorstvedt dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... But it creeps just wide!!
... The deflection had E_Thorstvedt beaten!
... CORNER!
... J_Knoxville drives it into the box!
... E_Thorstvedt comes out and claims it!
Min. 21 :(bfa) Denilson with a reverse pass to M_Skiba
... J_Knoxville bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... The ref looks across to his assistant!
... Play on!
Min. 22 :(evn) A_Carroll turns past R_Tomassi
... He has created space for himself now
... A_Carroll tries to place it in the corner !
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 24 :(evn) A_Carroll beats Yann_M_Vila
... He muscled him off the ball
... M_Zeffane cuts it out easily
... He clears the ball up field
Min. 24 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi looks around for some movement
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He hits the ball to M_Skiba
... J_Knoxville slices it
... I_Casillas moves quickly!!
... He can't get there!
... It inches just wide!
... CORNER!
... M_Zeffane chips the ball into the area!
... It goes straight into the arms of I_Casillas
Min. 25 :(evn) M_Ozil has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past M_Zeffane
... He knocks it to A_Carroll!
... R_Tomassi with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 26 :(evn) A_Lallana takes advantage of a bad back pass
... Yann_M_Vila gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 26 :(bfa) R_VD_Vaart takes control of the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to M_Zeffane
... P_Kachu slices it
... I_Casillas moves quickly!!
... He can't get there!
... It inches just wide!
... CORNER!
... C_Thomson plays it into the danger area!
... It goes straight into the arms of I_Casillas
Min. 29 :(evn) Rolando_Silva takes possession on the edge of the box
... M_Zeffane wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... A_Kanchelskis lofts the ball in!
... E_Thorstvedt easily catches it!
Min. 30 :(evn) A_Lallana retreats under pressure
... He hoofs the ball up field
... A_Carroll gets on the end of it
... A_Carroll hits the ball first time!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 31 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi with a glorious 60-yard pass to M_Skiba
... A delicate header from M_Skiba !
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 32 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer finds himself with plenty of time
... Nathan_Dyer hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... But he puts it wide
... He found himself with no room to manoeuvre
Min. 33 :(evn) A_Kanchelskis with the dribble
... He's clean through
... The fans are on their feet
... A_Kanchelskis rises above the defence to head the ball !
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... He took a knock there
... His manager is looking on anxiously
... He's ok to carry on
Min. 34 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer has it now
... He takes on Rolando_Silva
... He gets past him!
... He puts in M_Zeffane!
... M_Zeffane has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... But he puts it wide
... How did he manage to miss that?
Min. 39 :(evn) Rolando_Silva beats his marker
... He showed great skill there
... Rolando_Silva leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
... It hits the outside of the post
... And spins wide
Min. 41 :(bfa) Denilson looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to M_Skiba
... M_Skiba controls the ball well!
... He hits the shot towards goal!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... I_Casillas dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... But it creeps just wide!!
... The deflection had I_Casillas beaten!
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by Denilson!
... I_Casillas easily claims the ball!
Min. 41 :(evn) J_Knoxville plays a quick one-two with his team mate
... He looks around for options
... He moves forward with the ball
... Denilson with a late tackle
... It looked worse than what it was
... He is surrounded by the Everton players
Min. 42 :(evn) Rolando_Silva sidesteps his marker
... That was too easy
... M_Skiba rushes in with a poor tackle!!
... That's a foul!!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(evn) A_Carroll cuts inside his opponent
... He worked that well
... A_Carroll with the overhead !
... The fans get off there seats!
... E_Thorstvedt plucks the ball out of the air
... Good goalkeeping there!
Min. 43 :(evn) A_Lallana leaps into the air
... He wins the header
... He heads it across to A_Carroll
... M_Zeffane with an ugly foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... C_Tango calls him over!
... YELLOW CARD!
Min. 44 :(evn) J_Knoxville sidesteps his marker
... He showed great skill there
... A glorious effort by J_Knoxville !
... But he somehow misses
... The Benfica fans laugh at him
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Everton 0-1 Benfica
Min. 52 :(bfa) J_Bolm makes the tackle
... He gets to his feet quickly
... He's beat the defender to the ball
... D_Santon makes the challenge and clears the ball
... But it drifts out of play
... CORNER!
... R_VD_Vaart swings it in!
... Nathan_Dyer makes a firm connection with his head
... I_Casillas tips it round the post
... Well saved
... CORNER!
... R_VD_Vaart chips the ball into the area!
... I_Casillas jumps well to claim it!
Min. 54 :(evn) Rolando_Silva takes advantage of a mistake by Yann_M_Vila
... It's a lucky break
... Rolando_Silva with a low drive through the rain!
... It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 54 :(bfa) J_Bolm with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to R_VD_Vaart
... R_VD_Vaart with the shot on net !
... It hits the bar!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 57 :(evn) A_Carroll cuts through the defence
... A_Carroll with the shot on net !
... GOAL !!
... What a well worked goal!
... Everton are back on level terms now!
... Everton 1-1 Benfica ...
Min. 58 :(bfa) M_Murphy is coming on for M_Skiba and will play FW
Min. 58 :(bfa) It looks as though Benfica is now playing A
Min. 58 :(evn) M_Ozil turns past the defender
... He has created space for himself now
... R_VD_Vaart takes the players legs from beneath him!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... C_Tango calls him over
... C_Tango is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... A_Carroll hits it over the wall
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 60 :(evn) R_Nainggolan nutmegs the defender, he continues to run forward
... A well-placed shot from R_Nainggolan !
... GOAL !!
... What a cheeky finish!
... Everton have snatched the lead!
... Everton 2-1 Benfica ...
Min. 67 :(evn) A_Lallana is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate in space
... He throws it long to Rolando_Silva
... Rolando_Silva drives the ball low !
... But he puts it wide
... How did he manage to miss that?
Min. 69 :(evn) D_Santon moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to Rolando_Silva
... Rolando_Silva hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 70 :(bfa) J_Bolm changes position to fill a AM slot
Min. 71 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi threads the through ball to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer attempts to drive it home!
... Its sails over!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 72 :(evn) A_Carroll sprints forward with the ball
... R_Tomassi with an ugly foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... C_Tango reaches to his pocket!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 74 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi runs at the heart of the defence
... A_Carroll with an over the top challenge
... C_Tango just wants to lecture him
Min. 75 :(evn) D_Vazques is being prepared to come on
... M_Ozil is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 75 :(evn) S_Niguez will come on for A_Lallana and play MF
Min. 75 :(evn) R_Nainggolan hoists the ball across to A_Carroll
... R_Tomassi cuts out the pass
... That was close!
Min. 75 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi lays the ball back to Denilson
... P_Kachu cuts out the pass
... That was close!
Min. 75 :(evn) D_Santon with a penetrating pass to A_Carroll
... J_Bolm tackles from behind
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... He could be off here!
... C_Tango reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
... FREE KICK!
... A_Carroll with the thundering drive
... E_Thorstvedt has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... E_Thorstvedt reacts well to save!!!
Min. 76 :(bfa) J_Wilshere is ready to come on to replace Zheng_Zhi
... Looks like he will play as a MF
Min. 77 :(bfa) J_Martinez is coming on and Yann_M_Vila is being brought off
... Looks likely he will go and play DF
Min. 80 :(evn) A_Sanchez is being brought on
... Rolando_Silva is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 80 :(evn) A_Carroll picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it
... A_Carroll rifles it at the goal !
... It's just over!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 82 :(evn) A_Sanchez with the dribble
... This is a great chance
... A_Sanchez with a thundering shot!
... E_Thorstvedt parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 82 :(bfa) J_Wilshere sidesteps his marker
... He was too quick for his marker
... J_Wilshere hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... I_Casillas with the acrobatic save
... He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 84 :(evn) D_Santon looks around for some movement
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He hits the ball to A_Carroll
... A_Carroll keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... Looks like it should be E_Thorstvedt's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... E_Thorstvedt looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 87 :(bfa) Denilson runs down the flank
... He plays the ball in to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer has a go!
... But I_Casillas punches it away
... He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(bfa) J_Bolm with the mazy run
... R_Nainggolan with a nasty foul
... C_Tango will want to speak to him
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll be off if he does that again
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Goodison Park
Attendance : 134,000
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Everton Match Info
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Best player : A_Carroll (Man of the Match)
Scorers : A_Carroll (57), R_Nainggolan (60)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : R_Nainggolan (89)
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : M_Skiba
Scorers : M_Skiba (6)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : M_Skiba (42), M_Zeffane (43), R_VD_Vaart (58), R_Tomassi (72), J_Bolm (75)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Everton | Benfica
Attempts on Goal : 20 | 15
Off target : 12 | 8
On target : 8 | 7
Possession : 52 | 48
Corners : 2 | 9
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 5
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 4 | 17
Key Tackles : 10 | 6
Key Passes : 10 | 16
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Final Score : Everton 2 - 1 Benfica
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Player Statistics - Everton
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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I_Casillas GK 34 3 1 3 42 | 92 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0
D_Santon DF 2 28 11 5 24 | 92 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 50 20
T_Roberts DF 2 27 11 9 27 | 92 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 5
J_Knoxville DF 3 27 10 9 11 | 92 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 0 1
P_Kachu DF 3 23 11 10 31 | 92 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
M_Ozil MF 2 8 30 7 18 | 76 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
A_Kanchelskis MF 2 7 27 6 22 | 92 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 0 6
R_Nainggolan MF 1 7 27 5 23 | 92 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 -2 18 18
A_Lallana MF 3 10 25 8 21 | 76 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
A_Carroll FW 2 8 7 27 38 | 92 0 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 40
Rolando_Silva FW 3 10 8 26 41 | 81 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
S_Mignolet GK 27 3 3 3 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Kjaer DF 1 23 7 7 41 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Vazques MF 1 7 28 15 22 | 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Niguez MF 2 7 26 5 22 | 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A_Sanchez FW 1 10 8 25 32 | 11 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 20 25
Player Statistics - Benfica
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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E_Thorstvedt GK 39 2 6 4 13 | 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0
C_Thomson DF 2 30 12 6 25 | 92 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
Yann_M_Vila DF 2 29 14 8 22 | 78 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
R_Tomassi DF 1 28 8 7 37 | 92 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 38 -2 -2
M_Zeffane DF 1 27 9 7 31 | 92 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 38 -2 -1
Zheng_Zhi MF 1 9 29 8 42 | 77 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 40 5
J_Bolm AM 2 11 28 13 32 | 92 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 28 -2
Denilson MF 1 15 27 2 18 | 92 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
R_VD_Vaart MF 2 10 27 8 24 | 92 0 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 -22 13 -20
Nathan_Dyer FW 2 7 11 28 31 | 92 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 10 12
M_Skiba FW 1 7 8 23 32 | 59 0 0 1 0 6 1 1 0 0 -2 8 31
Z_Alomerovic GK 28 1 1 1 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Martinez DF 1 35 3 4 23 | 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -20
J_Plasil MF 1 7 29 9 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Wilshere MF 2 19 28 11 19 | 15 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
M_Murphy FW 1 12 14 29 26 | 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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