This is a bit of a tricky match but there is every chance that the Toffees will win this match. The strikers are fighting for places with the return of Vaughany.
This is also a good time to try out untested players or players who have not been given much opportunity in the first XI. Faddie, Wessels, Gravesen, Vaughany should all play.
Predictor: Luton 0-2 Everton
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Actim Players Ranking: 301007
Everton players in the Top 100.
Arteta: 11th (171) - Fifth best midfielder (28/8), (30/10); Best position: 8th
Lescott: 15th (162) - Best defender (4/9); Second Best Defender (18/9), (2/10); Third Best Defender (25/9), (30/10); Fourth Best defender (9/10), (23/10); Best position: 9th
Howard: 74th (110) - Fifth best goalie (28/8); Third best goalie (4/9); Best position: 42nd
Those who have previously made it to the top 100
AJ: 96th (90) - Fifth best striker (4/9); Best position: 22nd
Hibbo: 100th (89) - Fourth best defender (14/8); Best position: 19th
Neville: Nil - 97th (82) - Best position: 53rd
Stubbsy: Nil - 80th (78) - Fifth best defender (21/8), (28/8); Best position: 18th
Ossie: Nil - 89th (66) - Fifth best midfielder (14/8); Best position: 9th
Anichebe: Nil - 84th (52) - Third best striker (14/8); Best position: 5th
Cars: Nil - Best position: 87th (39)
Yobo: Nil - Best position: 84th
Arteta: 11th (171) - Fifth best midfielder (28/8), (30/10); Best position: 8th
Lescott: 15th (162) - Best defender (4/9); Second Best Defender (18/9), (2/10); Third Best Defender (25/9), (30/10); Fourth Best defender (9/10), (23/10); Best position: 9th
Howard: 74th (110) - Fifth best goalie (28/8); Third best goalie (4/9); Best position: 42nd
Those who have previously made it to the top 100
AJ: 96th (90) - Fifth best striker (4/9); Best position: 22nd
Hibbo: 100th (89) - Fourth best defender (14/8); Best position: 19th
Neville: Nil - 97th (82) - Best position: 53rd
Stubbsy: Nil - 80th (78) - Fifth best defender (21/8), (28/8); Best position: 18th
Ossie: Nil - 89th (66) - Fifth best midfielder (14/8); Best position: 9th
Anichebe: Nil - 84th (52) - Third best striker (14/8); Best position: 5th
Cars: Nil - Best position: 87th (39)
Yobo: Nil - Best position: 84th
Sunday, October 28, 2007
DERBY vs EVERTON - FULL TIME
The first five minutes of the game looked tight with much chasing and little passing space. But with the break on both the left and right wing, Everton had started to threatened, with Timmy heading the ball just wide of the post in the 10th minute.
Yaks seemed like a blob of meat out there. totally lazy and really not doing much. It seemed difficult to play 4-5-1 when the striker expects the ball at his feet. Lescott looked in good form as he clears all the high balls.
Everton was soaking in the attacks, and it was one of this counter-attack that Everton scored. Tim Howard rolled the ball out to Jag who then ran half the field before making the pass. Yaks did a step-over that saw the ball roll to Arteta. With no defenders around him. Arteta calmy slotted it pass the opposing goalkeeper. 1-0.
Two things Everton needed to do. Score another goal and keep a clean sheet.
So far, Everton don't look lethal enough and just looked content to soak in the pressure once again. Half time. Easy game, but Everton needed to do much better. Stubbsy replaced Bainesy after hurting his ankle. Moyes should also replace "Fatty" Yaks and bring on Anichebe.
Derby looked edgy whenever they have the ball and the Toffees should be playing with more swagger.
Derby is playing crazy soccer and really looked like they are returning to the Championship once again. Pienaar threaded a pass from the left into the centre of Derby's defence and "Fatty" comfortably slotted the ball through the legs of the goalkeeper. 2-0.
Somehow, the most dangerous winger looked to be Lescott. He has been marauding up and down the left flank, and what do you know, he's a left back! Moyes should start to rest players such as Timmy for the upcoming UEFA Cup game. Bring on Tommy, please!
Anichebe is on for "Fatty", and Faddie is on for Timmy. So no Tommy for today.
Score: Everton 2-0 Derby
Scorer: Arteta, Yaks
Assists: Jag, Pienaar
Subs: Stubbsy, Anichebe, Faddie
Yaks seemed like a blob of meat out there. totally lazy and really not doing much. It seemed difficult to play 4-5-1 when the striker expects the ball at his feet. Lescott looked in good form as he clears all the high balls.
Everton was soaking in the attacks, and it was one of this counter-attack that Everton scored. Tim Howard rolled the ball out to Jag who then ran half the field before making the pass. Yaks did a step-over that saw the ball roll to Arteta. With no defenders around him. Arteta calmy slotted it pass the opposing goalkeeper. 1-0.
Two things Everton needed to do. Score another goal and keep a clean sheet.
So far, Everton don't look lethal enough and just looked content to soak in the pressure once again. Half time. Easy game, but Everton needed to do much better. Stubbsy replaced Bainesy after hurting his ankle. Moyes should also replace "Fatty" Yaks and bring on Anichebe.
Derby looked edgy whenever they have the ball and the Toffees should be playing with more swagger.
Derby is playing crazy soccer and really looked like they are returning to the Championship once again. Pienaar threaded a pass from the left into the centre of Derby's defence and "Fatty" comfortably slotted the ball through the legs of the goalkeeper. 2-0.
Somehow, the most dangerous winger looked to be Lescott. He has been marauding up and down the left flank, and what do you know, he's a left back! Moyes should start to rest players such as Timmy for the upcoming UEFA Cup game. Bring on Tommy, please!
Anichebe is on for "Fatty", and Faddie is on for Timmy. So no Tommy for today.
Score: Everton 2-0 Derby
Scorer: Arteta, Yaks
Assists: Jag, Pienaar
Subs: Stubbsy, Anichebe, Faddie
DERBY vs EVERTON - Preview
It's always heart-warming to know that players would like to end their career in Everton. These players will go on to be legends. One such player is Timmy who said that if he stays on, he'll be the happiest player ever, and that is enough proof of why he will score tonight.
Other midfield players will prosper with the threat that he brings forth. Arteta will again be giving the free reign to bring terror to the opposition. Derby is no longer the "Dean Saunders" free scoring club, but a recently promoted Premiership club.
There is a sense of excitement with the return of Tommy and Timmy. Can't wait to see them rip Derby apart and start their win of all wins.
Predictor: Derby 0-6 Everton
Impossible is nothing
Other midfield players will prosper with the threat that he brings forth. Arteta will again be giving the free reign to bring terror to the opposition. Derby is no longer the "Dean Saunders" free scoring club, but a recently promoted Premiership club.
There is a sense of excitement with the return of Tommy and Timmy. Can't wait to see them rip Derby apart and start their win of all wins.
Predictor: Derby 0-6 Everton
Impossible is nothing
Saturday, October 27, 2007
UEFA Cup: EVERTON vs LARISSA - FULL TIME
An emphatic win after the last sickening loss to Liverpool ( Nothing personal against Pool's fans, just with Benitez and his big mouth).
We do not get to watch UEFA Cup games but the news that filtered through definitely made my day. Tommy and Timmy have returned; Timmy scores; Ossie is back on his scoring trail.
UEFA Cup is played in a very weird way. The Toffees gets to play against four European clubs. Two games at home and two games away. After which, three teams of five will go through to the next round. With Everton winning their first UEFA Cup match, they are poised to go through as long as they win another match. Simple right?
The fans will definitely be more confident with the return of Timmy and Tommy, and will be rubbing their hands in anticipation for the return of AJ and Vaughny.
Score: Everton 3-1 Larissa
Scorer: Timmy, Ossie, Anichebe
Assist: Ossie, Pienaar, Tommy
Subs: Tommy, Anichebe, Stubbsy
We do not get to watch UEFA Cup games but the news that filtered through definitely made my day. Tommy and Timmy have returned; Timmy scores; Ossie is back on his scoring trail.
UEFA Cup is played in a very weird way. The Toffees gets to play against four European clubs. Two games at home and two games away. After which, three teams of five will go through to the next round. With Everton winning their first UEFA Cup match, they are poised to go through as long as they win another match. Simple right?
The fans will definitely be more confident with the return of Timmy and Tommy, and will be rubbing their hands in anticipation for the return of AJ and Vaughny.
Score: Everton 3-1 Larissa
Scorer: Timmy, Ossie, Anichebe
Assist: Ossie, Pienaar, Tommy
Subs: Tommy, Anichebe, Stubbsy
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Actim Players Ranking: 231007
Everton players in the Top 100.
Lescott: 15th (146) - Best defender (4/9); Second Best Defender (18/9), (2/10); Third Best Defender (25/9); Fourth Best defender (9/10), (23/10); Best position: 9th
Arteta: 21st (137) - Fifth best midfielder (28/8); Best position: 8th
Howard: 93rd (93) - Fifth best goalie (28/8); Third best goalie (4/9); Best position: 42nd
AJ: 96th (90) - Fifth best striker (4/9); Best position: 22nd
Hibbo: 100th (89) - Fourth best defender (14/8); Best position: 19th
Those who have previously made it to the top 100
Neville: Nil - 97th (82) - Best position: 53rd
Stubbsy: Nil - 80th (78) - Fifth best defender (21/8), (28/8); Best position: 18th
Ossie: Nil - 89th (66) - Fifth best midfielder (14/8); best position: 9th
Anichebe: Nil - 84th (52) - Third best striker (14/8); Best position: 5th
Cars: Nil - Best position: 87th (39)Yobo: Nil - Best position: 84th
Lescott: 15th (146) - Best defender (4/9); Second Best Defender (18/9), (2/10); Third Best Defender (25/9); Fourth Best defender (9/10), (23/10); Best position: 9th
Arteta: 21st (137) - Fifth best midfielder (28/8); Best position: 8th
Howard: 93rd (93) - Fifth best goalie (28/8); Third best goalie (4/9); Best position: 42nd
AJ: 96th (90) - Fifth best striker (4/9); Best position: 22nd
Hibbo: 100th (89) - Fourth best defender (14/8); Best position: 19th
Those who have previously made it to the top 100
Neville: Nil - 97th (82) - Best position: 53rd
Stubbsy: Nil - 80th (78) - Fifth best defender (21/8), (28/8); Best position: 18th
Ossie: Nil - 89th (66) - Fifth best midfielder (14/8); best position: 9th
Anichebe: Nil - 84th (52) - Third best striker (14/8); Best position: 5th
Cars: Nil - Best position: 87th (39)Yobo: Nil - Best position: 84th
Saturday, October 20, 2007
EVERTON vs LIVERPOOL - FULL TIME
Words cannot describe my frustration. It was really Liverpool and the referee, versus Everton. It had never meant to be an easy match, but the referee made it all the more harder. Guess the first red card to Hibbo was questionable to say the least. Yes, yellow and a penalty should be apt. But the referee changed his mind when Gerrard lamented about the tackle. The referee then suddenly changed his mind. From a yellow, it became a red.
We can't say too much of Neville's bravery in between the post though. But he tried, and Lescott was totally molten hot with his foray into the final third of the field. Loads of running, and great set-ups of the balls for his colleagues.
Then Everton was denied two penalty calls. For the second penalty call, the referee was so near the goal mouth tug by Carragher that it seemed so impossible to miss it. But no, somehow the referee some none of that.
At the end, Everton received two red cards. Cool. So Liverpool 2, Referee 2, Everton 1!
Score: Everton 1-2 Liverpool
Scorer: Hyypia (OG)
Assist: Lescott
Subs: Bainesy, Faddie
We can't say too much of Neville's bravery in between the post though. But he tried, and Lescott was totally molten hot with his foray into the final third of the field. Loads of running, and great set-ups of the balls for his colleagues.
Then Everton was denied two penalty calls. For the second penalty call, the referee was so near the goal mouth tug by Carragher that it seemed so impossible to miss it. But no, somehow the referee some none of that.
At the end, Everton received two red cards. Cool. So Liverpool 2, Referee 2, Everton 1!
Score: Everton 1-2 Liverpool
Scorer: Hyypia (OG)
Assist: Lescott
Subs: Bainesy, Faddie
EVERTON vs LIVERPOOL - Preview
I can understand the rivalry but not feel it like the way the merseysiders would feel. But in the small island of Singapore, the Everton fans do give the Pool fans a fair bit of jibe.
Talking about small, that "cool guy wannabe" Benitez called Everton a small club last year. I'm not sure if he's out of his mind to say that. Truth be told, when you label youself as a big club, you put your own players under pressure. If he meant it to be that way, then good luck to Pool. I'd take it if we're called small club while beating Pool every season. Thank you.
But this is the mother of all clash. Every household in Merseyside that supports soccer will be out in force. Family will be split and fathers may be at logger heads with grandfathers.
Whatever happens, the atmosphere will be electrifying.
Torres is trying to get himself fit for the game so that Yobo can kick him in his butt! Also, Gerrard played horrendously in the Euro qualifyer. Hope his form continues.
Everton will have lil Timmy, Tommy and Vaughny back in the squad. It's alright if they don't make it back to today's team, but at least the guys are back and ready for Europe. We need every player that we have. We can beat Pool even without these players. Bring in the Z Cars; Show them the tradition of what a club rich in tradition is about, and hear the roar of the small club.
Predictor: Everton 352-0 Pool
Oops...My emotions got the better of me.
Talking about small, that "cool guy wannabe" Benitez called Everton a small club last year. I'm not sure if he's out of his mind to say that. Truth be told, when you label youself as a big club, you put your own players under pressure. If he meant it to be that way, then good luck to Pool. I'd take it if we're called small club while beating Pool every season. Thank you.
But this is the mother of all clash. Every household in Merseyside that supports soccer will be out in force. Family will be split and fathers may be at logger heads with grandfathers.
Whatever happens, the atmosphere will be electrifying.
Torres is trying to get himself fit for the game so that Yobo can kick him in his butt! Also, Gerrard played horrendously in the Euro qualifyer. Hope his form continues.
Everton will have lil Timmy, Tommy and Vaughny back in the squad. It's alright if they don't make it back to today's team, but at least the guys are back and ready for Europe. We need every player that we have. We can beat Pool even without these players. Bring in the Z Cars; Show them the tradition of what a club rich in tradition is about, and hear the roar of the small club.
Predictor: Everton 352-0 Pool
Oops...My emotions got the better of me.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Euro 2008 Qualifier: Russia vs England
It has been a pretty memorable week for Lescott. After coming on as a substitute in the Estonia match, he did one better with a first XI start against Russia. Unfortunately, England fell to Russia by one goal to the final score of 2-1.
Faddie was also on the losing team after a 2-0 loss to Georgia.
Not good for Everton. But after watching England, Pool's Gerrard looked very flat as well. So maybe, Everton will give Pool the just dessert. To Benitez, Everton's a small club eh? Let's see!
Faddie was also on the losing team after a 2-0 loss to Georgia.
Not good for Everton. But after watching England, Pool's Gerrard looked very flat as well. So maybe, Everton will give Pool the just dessert. To Benitez, Everton's a small club eh? Let's see!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Crazy & Absurd!
I was just surfing the web when I chanced upon three articles - Chelsea interested to buy Arteta; AJ is having problems with Moyes and he'd want to leave; Youngster Kissock has been tracked by a couple of clubs.
Why don't they just say that the entire team is on sale? Heck, even Moyes may leave at the end of the season to Chelsea since they need a coach that badly.
Rumours, rumours, rumours!
Now with some facts.
Fact 1: Everton will beat Liverpool
Fact 2: Torres will not play
Fact 3: Gerard will score one; Arteta will score three
Why don't they just say that the entire team is on sale? Heck, even Moyes may leave at the end of the season to Chelsea since they need a coach that badly.
Rumours, rumours, rumours!
Now with some facts.
Fact 1: Everton will beat Liverpool
Fact 2: Torres will not play
Fact 3: Gerard will score one; Arteta will score three
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Euro 2008 Qualifiers
All four of Everton's players who were in their various squads played their part in their country's game.
Faddie gave an accomplished display once again and confidence for him is sky high as he scored his third consecutive goal for Scotland, bringing them nearer to their dream qualification. It only bodes well for Everton as Faddie continues on his rich scoring veins.
Lescott and Neville came on in the second half for England. Lescott earned his first England cap as he took over the central defending duty from one Man United defender. He looked a little shaky and because of a ball that he failed to clear, it forced one Chelsea player to make a hasty clearance which caused him to twist his ankles and was substituted by Neville. Lescott was then switched to left back while Neville operated on the right. Neville was definitely the more seasoned of the two and was doing a number of overlaps and providing good cover for the team.
Cars was also involved in the Irish match against Germany wihch ended in a goalless draw.
Eventually, what is most important is that all players return to Goodison without injuries.
Faddie gave an accomplished display once again and confidence for him is sky high as he scored his third consecutive goal for Scotland, bringing them nearer to their dream qualification. It only bodes well for Everton as Faddie continues on his rich scoring veins.
Lescott and Neville came on in the second half for England. Lescott earned his first England cap as he took over the central defending duty from one Man United defender. He looked a little shaky and because of a ball that he failed to clear, it forced one Chelsea player to make a hasty clearance which caused him to twist his ankles and was substituted by Neville. Lescott was then switched to left back while Neville operated on the right. Neville was definitely the more seasoned of the two and was doing a number of overlaps and providing good cover for the team.
Cars was also involved in the Irish match against Germany wihch ended in a goalless draw.
Eventually, what is most important is that all players return to Goodison without injuries.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
UEFA Cup Draw
Everton has been placed in Group A, together with AZ Alkmaar, Zenit St Petersburg, Nuremberg and Larissa.
Dutch club AZ Alkmaar is the Dutch Cup runner-up, Zenit St Petersburg stands in second in the Russian league table, Nuremberg and Larissa are domestic cup holders. So it's not easy meat. But, at least Everton is not in the "Group of Death" - Group B - with the likes of A. Madrid, Lokomotiv Moscow and Panathinaikos.
Everton's matches
October 25 - Larissa (Home)
November 8 - Nurnberg (Away)
December 5 - Zenit (Home)
December 20 - Alkmaar (Away)
Dutch club AZ Alkmaar is the Dutch Cup runner-up, Zenit St Petersburg stands in second in the Russian league table, Nuremberg and Larissa are domestic cup holders. So it's not easy meat. But, at least Everton is not in the "Group of Death" - Group B - with the likes of A. Madrid, Lokomotiv Moscow and Panathinaikos.
Everton's matches
October 25 - Larissa (Home)
November 8 - Nurnberg (Away)
December 5 - Zenit (Home)
December 20 - Alkmaar (Away)
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Actim Players Ranking: 091007
Everton players in the Top 100.
Lescott: 15th (130) - Best defender (4/9); Second Best Defender (18/9), (2/10); Third Best Defender (25/9); Fourth Best defender (9/10); Best position: 9th
Arteta: 16th (130) - Fifth best midfielder (28/8); Best position: 8th
AJ: 75th (90) - Fifth best striker (4/9); Best position: 22nd
Hibbo: 77th (89) - Fourth best defender (14/8); Best position: 19th
Howard: Nil - 89th (89) - Fifth best goalie (28/8); Third best goalie (4/9); Best position: 42nd
Neville: 97th (82) - Best position: 53rd
Those who have previously made it to the top 100
Stubbsy: Nil - 80th (78) - Fifth best defender (21/8), (28/8); Best position: 18th
Ossie: Nil - 89th (66) - Fifth best midfielder (14/8); best position: 9th
Anichebe: Nil - 84th (52) - Third best striker (14/8); Best position: 5th
Cars: Nil - Best position: 87th (39)
Yobo: Nil - Best position: 84th
Lescott: 15th (130) - Best defender (4/9); Second Best Defender (18/9), (2/10); Third Best Defender (25/9); Fourth Best defender (9/10); Best position: 9th
Arteta: 16th (130) - Fifth best midfielder (28/8); Best position: 8th
AJ: 75th (90) - Fifth best striker (4/9); Best position: 22nd
Hibbo: 77th (89) - Fourth best defender (14/8); Best position: 19th
Howard: Nil - 89th (89) - Fifth best goalie (28/8); Third best goalie (4/9); Best position: 42nd
Neville: 97th (82) - Best position: 53rd
Those who have previously made it to the top 100
Stubbsy: Nil - 80th (78) - Fifth best defender (21/8), (28/8); Best position: 18th
Ossie: Nil - 89th (66) - Fifth best midfielder (14/8); best position: 9th
Anichebe: Nil - 84th (52) - Third best striker (14/8); Best position: 5th
Cars: Nil - Best position: 87th (39)
Yobo: Nil - Best position: 84th
Monday, October 08, 2007
NEWCASTLE vs EVERTON - FULL TIME
It was one of those matches that could have gone either way, but somehow, the host took the full three points. The Newcastle substitutions did the trick, both Emre and Owen. It was three upstoppable goals by Newcastle and any team that cannot keep a cleansheet would then find it hard to win matches.
The Toffees tried. AJ managed his first goal of the season, and even the Newcastle keeper Shay given tried to lend Everton a hand by scoring an own goal. Alas, it was one goal to many for Everton to recover from. Well, what we gave Metalist in mid-week, we got it back in return. 3-2.
Score: Newcastle 3-2 Everton
Scorer: AJ, Own Goal (Givens)
Assist: Baines, Arteta
Subs: Ossie, AJ, Yakubu
The Toffees tried. AJ managed his first goal of the season, and even the Newcastle keeper Shay given tried to lend Everton a hand by scoring an own goal. Alas, it was one goal to many for Everton to recover from. Well, what we gave Metalist in mid-week, we got it back in return. 3-2.
Score: Newcastle 3-2 Everton
Scorer: AJ, Own Goal (Givens)
Assist: Baines, Arteta
Subs: Ossie, AJ, Yakubu
Sunday, October 07, 2007
NEWCASTLE vs EVERTON - Preview
Everton got their first clean sheet in the last domestic match against Middlesborough, not through their solid defending, but by Boro's inept strike force. So it really depends on whether the Toffees can once again keep a clean sheet. But that guarantees no victory as well.
Everton's strike force is stuttering. 19 Million pounds have been spent on AJ and Yakubu with the latter scoring only one league goal. Moyes may finally choose to drop Yakubu as he had continue to exhibit he lazy style of playing that suits none of the players in the team.
Send in the hungrier players. Anichebe is all ready. Faddie is on form and his confidence is sky- high. As for the defence, I can't really put my finger on the problem but it may just be that they need Stubbsy back to provide that stability. He may not have terrifying speed, but his positioning is truly commendable.
Newcastle 1-1 Everton
Everton's strike force is stuttering. 19 Million pounds have been spent on AJ and Yakubu with the latter scoring only one league goal. Moyes may finally choose to drop Yakubu as he had continue to exhibit he lazy style of playing that suits none of the players in the team.
Send in the hungrier players. Anichebe is all ready. Faddie is on form and his confidence is sky- high. As for the defence, I can't really put my finger on the problem but it may just be that they need Stubbsy back to provide that stability. He may not have terrifying speed, but his positioning is truly commendable.
Newcastle 1-1 Everton
METALIST KHARKIV vs EVERTON - FULL TIME
This was a game not for the faint hearted and many times, the faith of the Toffees supporters were tested to the limit.
No one expected the game to be simple, and it was made more difficult when Everton went a goal down in the 23rd minute. Before that, Everton had been taking in the pressure and it was not easy going for Tim Howard.
There wasn't really much that Everton could muster in the first half, and the question on everone's lips was whether it'll end like our previous foray into Europe where it ended in tears.
Second half saw a very different team as the Toffees came out fighting. Shortly after the start, Everton's top scorer Lescott put one past the opposing keeper to restore parity.
But Everton then went down to another goal, and this time it felt like it was all over with the aggregate of 3-2.
Faddie saw it differently as the in-form striker made sure Everton had the advantage by scoring the all important goal. 3-3 with Everton having the advantage. All was settled when Anichebe rounded he keeper and put in the final nail in the coffin of Metalist Kharkiv after the opposing defenders made a mess of clearing the ball.
Glorious victory and great that the Toffees have moved on to the group stage of the UEFA Cup.
Score: Metalist 2-3 Everton (Aggregate: 3-4)
Scorer: Lescott, Faddie, Anichebe
Assist: Pienaar, Anichebe
No one expected the game to be simple, and it was made more difficult when Everton went a goal down in the 23rd minute. Before that, Everton had been taking in the pressure and it was not easy going for Tim Howard.
There wasn't really much that Everton could muster in the first half, and the question on everone's lips was whether it'll end like our previous foray into Europe where it ended in tears.
Second half saw a very different team as the Toffees came out fighting. Shortly after the start, Everton's top scorer Lescott put one past the opposing keeper to restore parity.
But Everton then went down to another goal, and this time it felt like it was all over with the aggregate of 3-2.
Faddie saw it differently as the in-form striker made sure Everton had the advantage by scoring the all important goal. 3-3 with Everton having the advantage. All was settled when Anichebe rounded he keeper and put in the final nail in the coffin of Metalist Kharkiv after the opposing defenders made a mess of clearing the ball.
Glorious victory and great that the Toffees have moved on to the group stage of the UEFA Cup.
Score: Metalist 2-3 Everton (Aggregate: 3-4)
Scorer: Lescott, Faddie, Anichebe
Assist: Pienaar, Anichebe
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Actim Players Ranking: 021007
Everton players in the Top 100.
Lescott: 9th (127) - Best defender (4/9); Second Best Defender (18/9), (2/10); Third Best Defender (25/9); Best position: 9th
Arteta: 12th (121) - Fifth best midfielder (28/8); Best position: 8th
Neville: 59th (87) - Best position: 53rd
Hibbo: 66th (85) - Fourth best defender (14/8); Best position: 19th
Howard: Nil - 74th (81) - Fifth best goalie (28/8); Third best goalie (4/9); Best position: 42nd
Stubbsy: Nil - 80th (78) - Fifth best defender (21/8), (28/8); Best position: 18th
AJ: 86th (76) - Fifth best striker (4/9); Best position: 22nd
Those who have previously made it to the top 100
Ossie: Nil - 89th (66) - Fifth best midfielder (14/8); best position: 9th
Anichebe: Nil - 84th (52) - Third best striker (14/8); Best position: 5th
Cars: Nil - Best position: 87th (39)
Yobo: Nil - Best position: 84th
Lescott: 9th (127) - Best defender (4/9); Second Best Defender (18/9), (2/10); Third Best Defender (25/9); Best position: 9th
Arteta: 12th (121) - Fifth best midfielder (28/8); Best position: 8th
Neville: 59th (87) - Best position: 53rd
Hibbo: 66th (85) - Fourth best defender (14/8); Best position: 19th
Howard: Nil - 74th (81) - Fifth best goalie (28/8); Third best goalie (4/9); Best position: 42nd
Stubbsy: Nil - 80th (78) - Fifth best defender (21/8), (28/8); Best position: 18th
AJ: 86th (76) - Fifth best striker (4/9); Best position: 22nd
Those who have previously made it to the top 100
Ossie: Nil - 89th (66) - Fifth best midfielder (14/8); best position: 9th
Anichebe: Nil - 84th (52) - Third best striker (14/8); Best position: 5th
Cars: Nil - Best position: 87th (39)
Yobo: Nil - Best position: 84th
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