Estonia

0-3

England

 

Cole 37, Crouch 54, Owen 62

Euro 2008 Qualifying Match, Group E
7.30pm, Wednesday 6 June 2007
A. Le Coq Arena,
Tallinn, Estonia
Live on Sky Sports




90+3

Grzegorz Gilewski blows the whistle to the delight of the traveling England fans with the Three Lions earning three points.

90+2

John Terry denies Estonia their first goal of Group E with a fine goal line clearance.

88 Michael Owen is replaced by Jermaine Jenas.

84

Kieron Dyer cuts inside from the right flank and looks for Downing on the opposite side of the pitch. The Middlesbrough winger turns onto his right foot and shoots well, but straight at Mart Poom.

82

Estonia show late signs of attacking intent as they test Robinson with an early cross, before winning a corner as Wayne Bridge is pulled out of position to the right back slot.

82' Peter Crouch is booked for a late challenge.

80

Frank Lampard picks out Kieron Dyer with a long through ball, but the assistant referee flags the Newcastle winger offside.

76' Joe Cole has a goal to his name on his return, and he is replaced by Stewart Downing.

73

Estonia show some good work to retain possession for a long spell, frustrating England. Although the visitors will take comfort from the scoreline.

68' With two assists David Beckham has undoubtedly contributed a great deal on his return to the England team, Kieron Dyer replaces him.

64' Sergei Terehov is replaced by Tarmo Kink.

62

GOAL! The formula has survived their absence from the England team and Beckham and Owen combine to give England a third. Owen gets on the end of another dangerous Beckham delivery and grabs his 37th goal for England.

60

Kruglov finds space on the left flank and fires a high looping cross, but fortunately for England Paul Robinson is aware and catches the ball comfortably.

58

Peter Crouch does well to bring the ball down in an advanced position but he loses out to Klavan who steals the ball from the Liverpool striker.

54

GOAL! The delivery is superb once again from Beckham, this time a first-time cross from deep behind the Estonian defence - Peter Crouch does everything right and England are two goals to the good.

53

Beckham wins a free kick deep in the Estonian half, his delivery is superb and Crouch heads across the six-yard box but Owen is unable to get on the end of it and Estonia clear their lines.

52

A lack of communication and poor distribution lead England to give the ball away and let Vassiljev have the chance to shoot with his left foot. Fortunately for England it goes behind for a goal kick.

50

Wes Brown gives away a free kick in a dangerous area as Lindpere looks to take the ball past him into the box.

49

David Beckham shows good defensive instincts as he nips the ball away from the feet of Voskoboinkov and set England on another attack through Michael Owen.

46' Oliver Konsa leaves the action to be replaced by Tarmo Neemelo.

The second half is underway with England unchanged from the team that ended the half.

45

Despite a late scare in the half when Paul Robinson had to be quick to stop Voskoboinkov, England lead at half time in Tallinn.

37

GOAL! Joe Cole fires England into the lead with a super finish, turning from a Peter Crouch flick the Chelsea midfielder swivels and arrows the ball past Mart Poom.

29

Beckham and Joe Cole interchange positions to make life difficult for the Estonian defenders.

28

Michael Owen goes close, but will regret not shooting earlier. Beckham had swept the free kick into the area and Poom parried the cross, but Owen was unable to get his shot away.

26

David Beckham peels away from a fine pass by Peter Crouch, turning in on his right foot, Beckham hits the ball sweetly but it doesn't come down quickly enough.

24

Estonia give England a scare when Voskoboinkov is fed through in the area, but Ledley King and John Terry combine to snuff out the chance.

20

Joe Cole gives away a free kick for a late challenge.

19

Peter Crouch goes as close as England have come in the opening period, taking the ball on the edge of the area the Liverpool forward tries to guide the ball into the far corner but it goes wide.

10

David Beckham fires a fine cross in and though Michael Owen is unable to divert the ball, Mart Poom does well to take the delivery without spilling the ball.

8

Estonia go close with a long range volley, showing their intent to come forward rather than sit deep and absorb pressure.

5

England win a free kick on the edge of the box, and David Beckham floats a delightful effort narrowly wide. Poom was rooted to the spot.

England kick off in light sunshine despite the lateness, (9.30pm local time), and there is an early touch for Wayne Bridge returning from injury.

Teams

Estonia: 1 Mart Poom, 3 Andrei Stepanov,5 Dmitri Kruglov, 2 Enar Jaager, 6 Aleksandr Dmitrijev, 4 Ragnar Klavan, 10 Konstantin Vassiljev, 11 Sergei Terehhov (17 Tarmo Kink 64), 8 Joel Lindpere, 7 Oliver Konsa (18 Tarmo Neemelo 46), 9 Vladimir Voskoboinkov

Subs: 12 Artur Kotenko, 13 Alo Barengrub, 14 Urmas Rooba, 15 Liivo Leetma, 16 Gert Kams,

England: 1 Paul Robinson, 5 Ledley King, 6 John Terry (c), 2 Wes Brown, 3 Wayne Bridge, 4 Steven Gerrard, 7 David Beckham (15 Kieron Dyer 68), 8 Frank Lampard ,11 Joe Cole (16 Stewart Downing 76), 9 Peter Crouch,10 Michael Owen (14 Jermaine Jenas 88)

Subs Not Used: 13 Scott Carson,12 Jamie Carragher, 18 Jermain Defoe, 17 Alan Smith