FT Everton 2 - 0
Norwich City
Commentary:
90+6' Abdoulaye Doucoure from Everton is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+6' Everton with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Everton: 46%, Norwich: 54%.
90+5' Goal kick for Everton.
90+4' Tom Davies from Everton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+4' Everton is trying to create something here.
90+3' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Yellow card for Anthony Gordon.
90+2' Anthony Gordon from Everton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Dimitrios Giannoulis
90+1' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Abdoulaye Doucoure from Everton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Christos Tzolis from Norwich goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ben Godfrey
90' Ball possession: Everton: 46%, Norwich: 54%.
90' Dangerous challenge by Jose Salomon Rondon from Everton. Max Aarons on the receiving end of that.
89' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Alex Iwobi is leaving the field to be replaced by Lewis Dobbin in a tactical substitution.
88' Goal kick for Everton.
87' Max Aarons fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
87' Norwich is having a good opportunity to score.
86' Brandon Williams is leaving the field to be replaced by Dimitrios Giannoulis in a tactical substitution.
86' Dangerous challenge by Jose Salomon Rondon from Everton. Ben Gibson on the receiving end of that.
86' Everton is in control of the ball.
85' A shot from Ben Godfrey is parried by the keeper and goes back into play.
85' Michael Keane from Everton successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
85' Lucas Digne from Everton swings in the corner from the left.
85' Ball possession: Everton: 47%, Norwich: 53%.
85' Tom Davies sees his shot deflected off target
85' Poor play by Joshua Sargent as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
85' Lucas Digne swings in a cross from the free kick.
84' Yellow card for Brandon Williams.
84' Brandon Williams from Norwich goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Anthony Gordon
84' Anthony Gordon from Everton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
84' A shot by Pierre Lees-Melou is blocked.
84' A chance opens up as Christos Tzolis from Norwich successfully finds a team mate in the area...
84' Pierre Lees-Melou from Norwich chips the ball into the penalty box.
83' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Demarai Gray is leaving the field to be replaced by Tom Davies in a tactical substitution.
82' Norwich is having a good opportunity to score.
82' Dangerous challenge by Jose Salomon Rondon from Everton. Kenny McLean on the receiving end of that.
82' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Everton is trying to create something here.
81' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
81' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Yellow card for Pierre Lees-Melou.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Pierre Lees-Melou from Norwich trips Abdoulaye Doucoure
80' Abdoulaye Doucoure from Everton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
80' Ball possession: Everton: 47%, Norwich: 53%.
80' Safe hands from Jordan Pickford as he comes out and claims the ball
80' Kenny McLean puts in a cross...
79' Norwich is trying to create something here.
78' A wonderful team goal!
77' Demarai Gray provided the assist for the goal.
77' G O O O A A A L - Abdoulaye Doucoure scores with the right foot!77' Danger! Demarai Gray from Everton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
77' Everton is having a good opportunity to score.
77' Kenny McLean could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
77' Ben Gibson from Norwich is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
77' Goal kick for Everton.
76' Andros Townsend is leaving the field to be replaced by Anthony Gordon in a tactical substitution.
76' Kenny McLean swings in a cross from the free kick.
75' The game is restarted.
75' Ball possession: Everton: 49%, Norwich: 51%.
74' Jordan Pickford is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74' Lucas Digne hand-balls.
74' Milot Rashica from Norwich tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
74' Christos Tzolis from Norwich makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
73' Norwich is trying to create something here.
73' Demarai Gray from Everton is ruled offside.
73' Great vision by Andros Townsend from Everton as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
73' Brandon Williams from Norwich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
73' Tim Krul relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Demarai Gray from Everton swings in the corner from the left.
72' Abdoulaye Doucoure from Everton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
72' Alex Iwobi from Everton chips the ball into the penalty box.
72' Everton is having a good opportunity to score.
72' Danger averted there as Allan from Everton clears the danger with a good tackle
72' Max Aarons from Norwich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
72' A shot by Teemu Pukki is blocked.
71' Kenny McLean puts in a cross...
71' Kenny McLean from Norwich heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
71' Pierre Lees-Melou from Norwich swings in the corner from the left.
71' Christos Tzolis from Norwich tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
71' Joshua Sargent from Norwich successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
70' Ben Gibson puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: Everton: 50%, Norwich: 50%.
70' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Mathias Normann is injured and is replaced by Christos Tzolis.
69' Ozan Kabak is leaving the field to be replaced by Milot Rashica in a tactical substitution.
69' Michael Keane relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Max Aarons heads the ball back across goal...
69' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Yerry Mina relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Teemu Pukki from Norwich chips the ball into the penalty box.
68' Mathias Normann comes back onto the field.
68' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' The game is restarted.
67' It doesn't look good here as Mathias Normann is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
67' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
66' Mathias Normann is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
66' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
66' Pierre Lees-Melou from Norwich makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
66' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Yerry Mina relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Mathias Normann puts in a cross...
65' Ball possession: Everton: 51%, Norwich: 49%.
65' Norwich is in control of the ball.
64' Yerry Mina relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Mathias Normann puts in a cross...
64' Michael Keane relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Mathias Normann from Norwich swings in the corner from the left.
63' Great vision by Yerry Mina from Everton as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
63' Brandon Williams from Norwich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
63' Norwich is trying to create something here.
63' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Lucas Digne from Everton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
63' Everton is trying to create something here.
62' Norwich is trying to create something here.
62' Safe hands from Tim Krul as he comes out and claims the ball
62' Poor play by Joshua Sargent as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
61' Lucas Digne swings in a cross from the free kick.
61' Ozan Kabak is penalised for pushing Demarai Gray.
61' Grant Hanley relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Lucas Digne from Everton chips the ball into the penalty box.
61' Demarai Gray from Everton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
60' Everton is having a good opportunity to score.
60' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Everton plays a short goal kick.
60' Mathias Normann goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
60' Ball possession: Everton: 51%, Norwich: 49%.
59' Jose Salomon Rondon is penalised for pushing Mathias Normann.
59' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Brandon Williams puts in a cross...
58' Norwich is trying to create something here.
58' Everton is in control of the ball.
57' Everton is trying to create something here.
57' Goal kick for Everton.
57' Ben Gibson from Norwich heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
57' Kenny McLean swings in a cross from the free kick.
56' Yellow card for Lucas Digne.
56' Reckless challenge there. Lucas Digne commits a rough foul on Max Aarons
56' Norwich is having a good opportunity to score.
55' Norwich is in control of the ball.
55' Ball possession: Everton: 51%, Norwich: 49%.
55' Demarai Gray from Everton makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
55' Alex Iwobi from Everton chips the ball into the penalty box.
55' Everton is having a good opportunity to score.
54' Yellow card for Ozan Kabak.
54' The ref blows his whistle. Ozan Kabak charged Jose Salomon Rondon from behind and it's a free-kick
54' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Norwich plays a short goal kick.
53' Andros Townsend from Everton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
53' A player from Everton takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
53' A shot by Demarai Gray is blocked.
53' Demarai Gray from Everton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
53' Goal kick for Everton.
52' Mathias Normann from Norwich swings in the corner from the left.
52' It's a good hit from long range by Mathias Normann who forces a save from Jordan Pickford. Corner kick.
52' Danger! Pierre Lees-Melou from Norwich successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
51' Norwich is in control of the ball.
51' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
51' Poor play by Pierre Lees-Melou as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
51' Andros Townsend from Everton swings in the corner from the right.
51' Ozan Kabak clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
50' Ben Godfrey puts in a cross...
50' Everton is trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Everton: 53%, Norwich: 47%.
50' Goal kick for Norwich.
49' Andros Townsend fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
49' Everton is trying to create something here.
49' A shot by Abdoulaye Doucoure is blocked.
49' A chance opens up as Alex Iwobi from Everton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
49' Andros Townsend from Everton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
49' Norwich is trying to create something here.
48' Norwich plays a short goal kick.
48' Alex Iwobi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
48' Jose Salomon Rondon from Everton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
48' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Danger averted there as Yerry Mina from Everton clears the danger with a good tackle
47' Norwich is in control of the ball.
46' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Lucas Digne from Everton is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
46' Kenny McLean puts in a cross...
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The only goal scored by Everton gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Everton: 54%, Norwich: 46%.
45+2' Norwich plays a short goal kick.
45+2' Everton is in control of the ball.
45+1' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Joshua Sargent from Norwich tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45' Mathias Normann from Norwich swings in the corner from the left.
45' Ball possession: Everton: 54%, Norwich: 46%.
45' It's a good hit from long range by Mathias Normann who forces a save from Jordan Pickford. Corner kick.
45' Brandon Williams from Norwich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45' Pierre Lees-Melou of Norwich passes the ball to a team mate.
44' A chance opens up as Joshua Sargent from Norwich successfully finds a team mate in the area...
44' Pierre Lees-Melou from Norwich chips the ball into the penalty box.
44' Norwich is trying to create something here.
43' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Everton is trying to create something here.
43' Goal kick for Everton.
43' Pierre Lees-Melou from Norwich crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
42' Norwich is having a good opportunity to score.
42' Everton plays a short goal kick.
42' Danger averted there as Michael Keane from Everton clears the danger with a good tackle
42' Max Aarons from Norwich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
41' Goal kick for Everton.
41' Kenny McLean fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
40' Abdoulaye Doucoure from Everton is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
40' Ozan Kabak from Norwich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
40' Ball possession: Everton: 57%, Norwich: 43%.
40' Everton is trying to create something here.
39' Norwich is trying to create something here.
39' Norwich is in control of the ball.
38' Dangerous challenge by Lucas Digne from Everton. Joshua Sargent on the receiving end of that.
38' Great vision by Ozan Kabak from Norwich as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
38' A chance opens up as Lucas Digne from Everton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
37' Abdoulaye Doucoure puts in a cross...
37' A chance opens up as Demarai Gray from Everton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
37' Ben Godfrey from Everton chips the ball into the penalty box.
36' Everton is trying to create something here.
36' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Norwich is trying to create something here.
35' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Ball possession: Everton: 59%, Norwich: 41%.
35' Danger averted there as Grant Hanley from Norwich clears the danger with a good tackle
34' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' The referee signals a free kick as Jose Salomon Rondon from Everton trips Grant Hanley
33' Dangerous challenge by Mathias Normann from Norwich. Andros Townsend on the receiving end of that.
33' Great vision by Allan from Everton as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
33' Teemu Pukki from Norwich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
33' Joshua Sargent relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Demarai Gray puts in a cross...
32' Poor play by Max Aarons as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
32' Andros Townsend from Everton swings in the corner from the left.
32' Demarai Gray sees his shot deflected off target
32' Danger! Alex Iwobi from Everton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
32' Everton is having a good opportunity to score.
31' Goal kick for Everton.
30' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
30' Norwich is in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Everton: 56%, Norwich: 44%.
29' Everton managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
29' G O O O A A A L - Andros Townsend from Everton puts it away from the penalty spot with the left foot! Tim Krul chose the wrong side.28' PENALTY - Ozan Kabak from Norwich concedes a penalty for tripping Allan.
28' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Everton!
26' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
26' Poor play by Brandon Williams as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
25' Everton is trying to create something here.
25' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
25' Ball possession: Everton: 58%, Norwich: 42%.
25' Teemu Pukki from Norwich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Max Aarons from Norwich chips the ball into the penalty box.
24' Ozan Kabak from Norwich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
24' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Michael Keane from Everton is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
23' The referee signals a free kick as Pierre Lees-Melou from Norwich trips Abdoulaye Doucoure
22' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' A shot from Ben Godfrey takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
22' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Demarai Gray from Everton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
21' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Lucas Digne from Everton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
20' Everton is trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Everton: 55%, Norwich: 45%.
19' Everton is in control of the ball.
19' Good effort by Andros Townsend as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
19' A chance opens up as Jose Salomon Rondon from Everton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
19' Alex Iwobi from Everton puts in a great cross...
19' Everton is having a good opportunity to score.
19' Abdoulaye Doucoure from Everton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
18' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Safe hands from Tim Krul as he comes out and claims the ball
18' Alex Iwobi puts in a cross...
17' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Goal kick for Everton.
16' Norwich is in control of the ball.
16' The referee signals a free kick as Pierre Lees-Melou from Norwich trips Andros Townsend
15' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
15' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: Everton: 57%, Norwich: 43%.
14' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
14' Danger averted there as Grant Hanley from Norwich clears the danger with a good tackle
14' Ben Gibson could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
13' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Everton is in control of the ball.
12' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Norwich is trying to create something here.
10' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Safe hands from Tim Krul as he comes out and claims the ball
10' Andros Townsend puts in a cross...
10' Ball possession: Everton: 66%, Norwich: 34%.
10' Everton is trying to create something here.
9' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Ben Gibson relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Andros Townsend from Everton swings in the corner from the right.
9' Brandon Williams clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
9' Michael Keane sends a long ball upfield.
8' Grant Hanley from Norwich is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
8' Brandon Williams from Norwich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
7' Norwich is in control of the ball.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Allan from Everton trips Joshua Sargent
6' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Max Aarons relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Andros Townsend from Everton swings in the corner from the left.
6' Grant Hanley clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
6' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
6' Ozan Kabak relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Andros Townsend puts in a cross...
5' Everton is trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Everton: 62%, Norwich: 38%.
4' Dangerous challenge by Jose Salomon Rondon from Everton. Grant Hanley on the receiving end of that.
4' Lucas Digne from Everton sends a deflected cross into the box.
4' Everton is trying to create something here.
4' Norwich is in control of the ball.
3' Safe hands from Tim Krul as he comes out and claims the ball
3' Allan puts in a cross...
3' Everton is having a good opportunity to score.
2' Everton is trying to create something here.
1' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The referee signals a free kick as Andros Townsend from Everton trips Brandon Williams
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Norwich kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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