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26/08/2054, Goodison Park, Liverpool, England
EFL Cup, Round 2

Everton Vs Matlock

Everton play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: S Meston (GK) , J Hankin (CB) , B McAskill (CB) , J Etafia (RB) , M Maddox (LB) , I MacGuinness (CDM) , C Linen (CDM) , S Neal (CAM) , A Owens (CAM) , J Crowe (ST) , C Dolan (ST) And the subs are: M Smyth (CB) , B Winstone (CB) , R Forrest (CM) , I Tobin (CM) , R Pryce (ST)

Matlock play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: J Keane (GK) , B Llandinam (CB) , M Ferris (CB) , V Riach (RB) , S Mathias (LB) , J Days (CDM) , K Egerton (CDM) , M Curvis (CAM) , P McClennen (CAM) , J Ferguson (ST) , J Ross (ST) And the subs are: B Delaney (CB) , P McClellan (CB) , K Donoghue (CM) , S Scully (CM) , M Quirke (ST)

Welcome to Goodison Park in Liverpool, England where Everton will face Matlock Town.  This is round 2 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 35177.

1' - Everton kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Ian MacGuinness passes the ball to Justin Hankin.  Justin Hankin slides the ball to Arran Owens.  Pat McClennen tackles Arran Owens and takes the ball.  Pat McClennen brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Ian MacGuinness, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Ian MacGuinness.  That will be a freekick for Matlock.  

6' - Jay Ferguson plays a short pass to Sean Mathias.  Sean Mathias attempts to use his skills to beat Stephen Neal, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

7' - Sean Mathias sees Kai Egerton making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Kai Egerton is caught offside!  

12' - Mervyn Curvis plays a long pass to Bryn Llandinam.  Bryn Llandinam curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Arran Owens takes possession.  

14' - Kai Egerton tries to hit a long range shot...but Sid Meston performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

17' - Sid Meston finds Arran Owens with a long pass.  Arran Owens sees Colin Dolan making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Colin Dolan takes the ball.  Colin Dolan tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

21' - John Keane finds Jay Days with a long pass.  Jay Days crosses the ball, and manages to find Kai Egerton.  Kai Egerton tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a brilliant goal from Kai Egerton for Matlock!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

21' - Everton kick the ball off for the restart.  

24' - Arran Owens plays a short pass to Chris Linen.  Chris Linen slides the ball to Blake McAskill.  Blake McAskill passes the ball to Matt Maddox.  With a turn of pace, Matt Maddox beats Mervyn Curvis.  

29' - Chris Linen sees Stephen Neal making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Stephen Neal is able to take the ball.  Stephen Neal tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

38' - John Keane passes to Jay Days.  Jay Days hits the ball long to Kai Egerton.  Kai Egerton slides the ball to Jay Ferguson.  Jay Ferguson tries to beat Blake McAskill using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

40' - Jay Ferguson slides the ball to Mervyn Curvis.  Chris Linen dispossesses Mervyn Curvis and takes the ball.  Chris Linen spots a run from Ian MacGuinness.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Matlock kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

54' - Arran Owens dispossesses Kai Egerton and gains possession for his team.  Everton try to launch a counter attack.  Arran Owens attempts to use his skills to beat Bryn Llandinam, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

55' - Arran Owens shoots from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but John Keane gets down to stop the shot!  

57' - John Keane hits the ball long to Jay Days.  Jay Days sees a run from Jay Ferguson.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

62' - Jonny Crowe plays a long ball to Blake McAskill.  Blake McAskill sees Stephen Neal making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Stephen Neal is able to take the ball.  Stephen Neal tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but John Keane stops the shot!  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bryn Llandinam will come off.  Peter McClellan is going to be brought on.  

66' - Michael Ferris finds Mervyn Curvis with a long pass.  Mervyn Curvis sees a run from Pat McClennen.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Pat McClennen has strayed offside!  

68' - Jonny Crowe finds Ian MacGuinness with a long pass.  Ian MacGuinness tries to use ball skills to beat Michael Ferris, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

69' - Ian MacGuinness spots a run from Colin Dolan.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Colin Dolan runs on to the ball.  Colin Dolan tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Colin Dolan scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Everton player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

70' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

75' - Sean Mathias passes to Vincent Riach.  Vincent Riach passes the ball to Kai Egerton.  Justin Hankin tackles Kai Egerton and gains possession for his team.  Justin Hankin sees a run from Stephen Neal.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Stephen Neal takes the ball.  Stephen Neal tries to cutback, the ball falling to Ian MacGuinness.  Ian MacGuinness takes a shot...but John Keane performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jack Ross is going to be taken off.  Martin Quirke is going to be brought on.  

78' - Arran Owens attempts to outskill Sean Mathias and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Michael Ferris will come off.  Bryn Delaney is going to be brought on.  

80' - Arran Owens sees a run from Colin Dolan.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Colin Dolan is able to take the ball.  Colin Dolan tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Peter McClellan is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

81' - Jay Ferguson spots a run from Mervyn Curvis.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Mervyn Curvis runs on to the ball.  Mervyn Curvis takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

85' - Sid Meston passes to Stephen Neal.  Kai Egerton dispossesses Stephen Neal and takes possession.  Kai Egerton spots a run from Martin Quirke.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

89' - Jonny Crowe plays a long pass to Justin Hankin.  Justin Hankin sees a run from Colin Dolan.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Colin Dolan is able to control the ball.  Colin Dolan shoots towards goal...and its in! It's a superb goal from Colin Dolan for Everton!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

89' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Everton 2 - 1 Matlock Town.