Manny is in for the very first match for Everton and the team went for the jagular straight from kick-off as both teams tried to settle. Chelsea started attacking in the 2nd minute and nearly profited.
Both clubs seemed to be taking shots at each other continuously, trying to test each other's strengths. Everton had a header on target in the 9th minute when Lescott planted a firm header towards the opposing goal, only for the goalkeeper to palm the ball away.
Manny and Arteta looked good as they controlled the midfield well. Everton seemed to be doing a good job shackling their opponent and also causing problems with wave after wave of attacks. Chelsea started to stamp their authority from the 25th minute as they too started their attacks on Everton. Ashot on Everton's goal in the 28th minute but Howard made a good stop.
Everton coming to life in the 38th minute with a shot by AJ, but was deflected wide. The subsequent corner was wasted. No breakthrough for Everton as the boys headed to the dressing room at half time.
Chelsea came out firing all cylinders and nearly took Everton out of the equation, but for the crossbar. Everton will really need to push for a goal! What a shot at goal by Neville and what a save by the opposing goalkeeper. Everton nearly scored again with a Jag back flick.
Everton needs to go for broke by bringing in a second striker. Chelsea scores against the run of play. 1-0.
AJ struck the ball towards goal but was blocked by Chelsea's goalkeeper, and that's really the closest that Everton has gotten to a goal. Everton's dream of a Carling Cup final has come to an end.
Score: Everton 0-1 Chelsea
Scorer: Nil
Subs: Anichebe, Vaughany
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