Saturday, January 30, 2010

WIGAN (0) vs (1) EVERTON - FULL TIME

I'd always love their black with pink stripes jersey so with that, I'd say they will do something wonderful today. Senderos is thrown into the fray to partner Heitinga in the centre. The team looked every bit a first team, and I do hope they will play like a first teamer.

Everton made so many passes and it ended with Ossie squeezing himeself pass two defenders to put in a shot in the 2nd minute. On target but the shot was a bit weak and was easily saved by the opposing goalkeeper.

The match is fast turning into a scrap and for Everton, they need to stamp their authority a little bit more. Timmy put in a good shot in the 15th minute but once again, a pretty weak shot.

Everton so nearly conceded a goal in the 20th minute but for a wonderful save by Howard.

Oh man! Saha had a strike at goal, only to be deflected by an offside Timmy. Wigan is pressing Everton now and Senderos allowed the player to run, though the final strike was off target.

What a great save from Saha's header in the 27th minute! It's suppose to be a penalty!!! The player brought Saha down in the 30th minute!

Everton's hardly commanding the game. One has to wonder now who else on the bench can make the difference. Half time: Wigan 0-0 Everton.

Everton kicks off the second half. A great save from a Bainsey freekick in the 47th minute and very quickly, Wigan broke away for a quick counter attack. Senderos could not match the pace of the striker and the latter had a free but totally wide shot.

Heitinga nearly conceded a penalty! Just outside the box! So so close. Both the centre defenders are playing rubbish! Donovan and Pienaar has switched sides in hope of at least plundering a goal.

Everton scored a goal but it was ruled offside. WHY WAS IT OFFSIDE??? Sigh! Anichebe comes in for Donovan in the 74th minute.

Stunner!!!!!!!!! Timmy with his header and we are ahead! Timmy is the best header of the ball! From a corner by Bainesy, Timmy rose like a slipery salmon to head the ball into the net. Wigan 0-1 Everton. Assist: Bainesy.

Vaughny comes in for the injured Saha. It was really the last kick for Saha who injured his archilles. Wigan posted a last strike but it smacked off the bar and back into play. So, so close!

We managed to grab all three points and we're catching up with the front runners! That's the way!

Score: Wigan 0-1 Everton
Scorer: Timmy
Assist: Bainesy
Subs: Anichebe, Vaughany

Thursday, January 28, 2010

EVERTON (2) vs (0) SUNDERLAND - FULL TIME

Everton had a horrible FA Cup game and they really have to lift themselves out of that and concntrate on the league for now. Sanderos and long term absentees Arteta, Vaughany and Anichebe are on the bench. Yipee!

What a wonderful start! Everton scores with their first attack in the 6th minute. Felli holds the ball just outside the penalty box. He was given loads of time and space to put in a lovely cross that Timmy back-headed into goal. Everton 1-0 Sunderland. Assist: Felli.

The Toffees are fighting for every ball right now and are not giving the opponents much space to breathe.

Everton is scoring without breaking a sweat! Donovan scores his first goal for Everton in the 18th minute! He should definitely extend his stay in Everton! Pienaar puts in a cross. Timmy cushioned it down for Donovan who sprinted away from the opposing defender to score the second goal. Everton 2-0 Sunderland. Assist: Timmy. What a game Timmy is having.

A tremendous turn by Ossie in the 33rd minute and he shoots on goal, saved by the goalkeeper. Everton is giving a very good account of themselves.

Everton is starting to slack off a little and they are not marking their opponents as tightly as they should be. They have to start pulling their weight once again!

Half time: Everton 2-0 Sunderland.

Everton started as how they have ended. They continue in their amazing run.

So close for Everton! Donovan had a sure goal that was cleared off the line in the 57th minute! Everton is pressing for their third goal. Bainsey is making alot of overlapping runs on the left, though his long passes are much left to be desired.

Things are getting a bit messy and I think it's time for Moyes to ring in some changes. Neville is lobbing the ball all over the place. Everton's losing steam. We need to do something quick!

Great! Arteta is in for Donovan in the 74th minute. Good overall play by Donovan! Vaughany is in for Saha in the 77th minute. Even now, Neville is still putting in aimless long balls.

Why are we placed under pressure in the last 5 minutes? We should be pressing them! Wonderful save by Howard. So close to a Sunderland goal. Everton third substitution, we welcome back Anichebe who comes on for Pienaar in the 90th minute. We just need these kind of strength in depth. Howard made another wonderful save to keep his clean sheet.

Great end to the game though once again, Everton seemed to play well in only one half and had won it becaue of their suerior play in the first half.

Score: Everton 2-0 Sunderland
Scorers: Timmy, Donovan
Assists: Felli, Timmy
Subs: Arteta, Vaughany, Anichebe

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Actim Players Ranking: 26012010

Top 100 players

Bainsey: 55th (244) - Best position: 31st
Felli: 78th (212) - Best position: 76th
Howard: 81st (208) - Best position: 80th
Pienaar: 87th (204) - Best position: 33rd

Former Top 100
Saha: 83rd (179) - Best position: 46th
Yobo: 85th (73) - Best position: 85th
Distin: 97th (128) - Best position: 96th

Top Scorers
Saha: P(11), E(2)
Pienaar: P(3), E(2)
Timmy: P(2), E(1), F(1)
Ossie: P(2), C(1), F(1)
Bily: P(3)
Felli: P(2), E(1)
Yobo: P(1), E(1)
Yak: P(1), C(1)
Gosling: P(1), C(1)
Vaughny: P(1), F(1)
Bainesey: P(1), F(1)
Jo: E(1), C(1)
Rodwell: E(2)
Distin: E(1)

Top Assists
Bainsey:P(4), E(1)
Bily: E(3), C(1)
Yak: P(3), C(1)
Heitinga: P(2), C(1)
Felli: P(2), E(1)
Timmy: P(2)
Coleman: P(2)
Neill: P(2)
Ossie: E(1), C(1)
Pienaar: E(1), F(1)
Saha: P(1)
Jo: P(1)
Donovan P(1)
Hibbo P(1)

Saturday, January 23, 2010

FA CUP: EVERTON (1) v (2) BIRMINGHAM - FULL TIME

Arteta is BACK!!! It's been more than a year since we last saw him play. Everton starts the first half.

What a mess for Everton. Birmngham scored in the 7th minute of the game. Bainsey tried to clear the ball and missed. The opposing striker had the easiest of header to make it 1-0 to the visitors.

Birmingham's going at Everton using route 1. The long, high balls to bypass our defence. The funny thing is that seemingly Everton is playing that way too! Somehow, Donovan is not looking like his confident self and Everton's not bringing Pienaar and Saha into the picture.

And Everton received a sucker punch with their quick movement. Everton 0-2 Birmngham. A real stab in the heart. Everton's crosses are totally terrible!

Half Time: Everton 0-2 Birmingham.

The 1st half lay was so horrible that Moyes must have felt he was in a car crash! Ossie comes in for Bily.

What a lovely goal in the 56th minute!!!! What a lovely dummy by Bainsey on the left flank. He even had time to put in a lovely low cross. Pienaar deftly sliced the ball towards Ossie who curled the ball into the right corner of the goal. Game on!!! Everton 1-2 Birmingham. Assist Pienaar.

Everton's piling the pressure. COYB!!! Saha wins the first ball in the 60th minute but smashed the ball too far left of the goal.

So, so close for Saha in the 63rd minute as his shot hits the bar and bounces out for a goal kick. Bainsey is putting in cross after cross to create a whole host of problems for the visiting team.

Vaughany is in for Saha in the 68th minute. We need two strikers on the field right? Why is Moyes replacing one for another? Good header by Felli in the box but Vaughany totally fluffed it.

Arteta is in for Donovan in the 75th minute!!! So great to say that name!

So so close to an equaliser in the 78th minute by Vaughany. A superb pass by Arteta. I can't believe that Felli's shot was saved! So close!

Totally sickening with the loss to Birmingham. If only Everton had layed like how they did in the 2nd half. If only, the opportunities that came Felli's way had bulged the net. If only.

Score: Everton 1-2 Birmingham
Scorer: Ossie
Assist: Pienaar
Subs: Ossie, Vaughany, Arteta

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Actim Players Ranking: 19012010

Top 100 players
Bainsey: 51st (244) - Best position: 31st
Felli: 76th (212) - Best position: 76th
Howard: 80th (208) - Best position: 80th
Pienaar: 86th (204) - Best position: 33rd

Former Top 100
Saha: 83rd (179) - Best position: 46th
Yobo: 85th (73) - Best position: 85th
Distin: 97th (128) - Best position: 96th

Top Scorers
Saha: P(11), E(2)
Pienaar: P(3), E(2)
Timmy: P(2), E(1), F(1)
Bily: P(3)
Felli: P(2), E(1)
Ossie: P(2), C(1)
Yobo: P(1), E(1)
Yak: P(1), C(1)
Gosling: P(1), C(1)
Vaughny: P(1), F(1)
Bainesey: P(1), F(1)
Jo: E(1), C(1)
Rodwell: E(2)
Distin: E(1)

Top Assists
Bainsey:P(4), E(1)
Bily: E(3), C(1)
Yak: P(3), C(1)
Heitinga: P(2), C(1)
Felli: P(2), E(1)
Timmy: P(2)
Coleman: P(2)
Neill: P(2)
Ossie: E(1), C(1)
Saha: P(1)
Jo: P(1)
Donovan P(1)
Hibbo P(1)
Pienaar: E(1)

Sunday, January 17, 2010

EVERTON (2) vs (0) MAN CITY - FULL TIME

David Moyes has put out the strongest team as yet, though the players on the bench are anything but experience.

Everton is playing with alot of spirit and they are taking the game to Man City. Both Saha and Donovan had opportunities, but both chances were spurned by the opposing team. Great, great shot by Bily in the 26th minute that forced the opposing goalkeeper to palm the ball away. So far, Everton is controlling the game and their confidence is for all to see.

Beautiful goal by Pienaar!!! A nice free kick curler and the ball just tucks into the bottom left of the goal! Everton 1-0 Man City. It was just coming! Wonderful chest down by Timmy. Bily took it in his stride and so nearly scored a beautiful goal in the 42nd minute.

GOAL!!!!!!! Saha scores. A penalty given to Everton as the opposing defender was tugging at Saha's jersey. Everton 2-0 Man City.

Totally breathtaking game!

Everton started where they end off. Pressure is on! But the second half though seemed a little more scrappy. Coleman is in for the fast tiring Distin who have just returned from injury. Also,
Bily seems to be very interested in today's game somehow.

Man City really didn't know what hit them and the opposing team are just holding on. Felli puts in a good header in the 78th minute but was palmed against the post and back into play. So, so close. Another ball hits the post! Oh boy! Good header by Timmy in the 80th minute.

Vaughany is back in the fray to hopefully cause Man City more misery.

Wow! Felli even had time to do a ballet dance with his fancy footwork! Donovan leaves the field with a big round of applause!

The whistle go, and we are now in the top half of the table. It's been one of the longest wait for Everton fans to see such a free-flow soccer from Everton! Brilliant!

Score: Everton 2-0 Man City
Scorer: Pienaa, Saha
Assist: Nil
Subs: Coleman, Vaughny, Baxter

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Actim Players Ranking: 12012010

Top 100 players
Bainsey: 62nd (224) - Best position: 31st
Felli: 98th (189) - Best position: 98th

Howard: 99th (188) - Best position: 84th

Former Top 100
Saha: 83rd (179) - Best position: 46th
Pienaar: 91st (78) - Best position: 33rd
Yobo: 85th (73) - Best position: 85th
Distin: 97th (128) - Best position: 96th

Top Scorers
Saha: P(10), E(2)
Pienaar: P(2), E(2)
Timmy: P(2), E(1), F(1)
Bily: P(3)
Felli: P(2), E(1)
Ossie: P(2), C(1)
Yobo: P(1), E(1)
Yak: P(1), C(1)
Gosling: P(1), C(1)
Vaughny: P(1), F(1)
Bainesey: P(1), F(1)
Jo: E(1), C(1)
Rodwell: E(2)
Distin: E(1)

Top Assists
Bainsey:P(4), E(1)
Bily: E(3), C(1)
Yak: P(3), C(1)
Heitinga: P(2), C(1)
Felli: P(2), E(1)
Timmy: P(2)
Coleman: P(2)
Neill: P(2)
Ossie: E(1), C(1)
Saha: P(1)
Jo: P(1)
Donovan P(1)
Hibbo P(1)
Pienaar: E(1)

Saturday, January 09, 2010

ARSENAL (2) vs (2) EVERTON - FULL TIME

The humiliation of the thrashing meted out by Arsenal on the first day of the English Premier League is still raw. USA's Most Valuable Player Landon Donovan starts his first game, together with other previously-injured returnees in Ossie, Saha and Neville.

These players made a difference. Saha had a first opportunity at goal in the 8th minute with Pienaar's exquisite through ball, only for Saha to fluff it!

But that did not stop Everton from scoring in the 11th minute. Donovan crossed the ball and Ossie rose like a salmon to head the ball into the net! Isn't he one of the shortest player in the Premier League? Arsenal 0-1 Everton. Donovan assist.

Everton's playing great football with loads of pressure play and track-backs. The boys truly attacked and defended a a unit. Sometimes you have to wonder why Everton had to pay wads of money to bring in a player like Bily who then turn around to bite the hands that feed him when you have Donovan who is so much more talented than the Russian on the right channel.

Arsenal struck back. Arsenal 1-1 Everton. But Everton still continued to peg at Arsenal's goal until the end of the half.

Late in the 2nd half, Timmy placed a pass that sliced the defence. Pienaar picked the ball, had a run at the defence and then, make an exquisite chip to send the ball pass the on-rushing keeper. Arsenal 1-2 Everton. Assist Timmy.

Arsenal then scored a late, late goal togain parity. Arsenal 2-2 Everton.

Score: Arsenal 2-2 Everton
Scorer: Ossie, Pienaar
Assists: Donovan, Timmy

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Actim Players Ranking: 05012010

Top 100 players

Bainsey: 65th (217) - Best position: 31st
Howard: 98th (184) - Best position: 84th

Former Top 100
Saha: 83rd (179) - Best position: 46th
Felli: 99th (114) - Best position: 99th
Pienaar: 91st (78) - Best position: 33rd
Yobo: 85th (73) - Best position: 85th
Distin: 97th (128) - Best position: 96th

Top Scorers
Saha: P(10), E(2)
Timmy: P(2), E(1), F(1)
Bily: P(3)
Felli: P(2), E(1)
Pienaar: P(1), E(2)
Yobo: P(1), E(1)
Yak: P(1), C(1)
Ossie: P(1), C(1)
Gosling: P(1), C(1)
Vaughny: P(1), F(1)
Bainesey: P(1), F(1)
Jo: E(1), C(1)
Rodwell: E(2)
Distin: E(1)

Top Assists
Bainsey:P(4), E(1)
Bily: E(3), C(1)
Yak: P(3), C(1)
Heitinga: P(2), C(1)
Felli: P(2), E(1)
Ossie: E(1), C(1)
Neill: P(2)
Saha: P(1)
Jo: P(1)
Timmy: P(1)
Coleman: P(2)
Hibbo P(1)
Pienaar: E(1)

Saturday, January 02, 2010

FA CUP: EVERTON (3) vs (1) CARLISLE - FULL TIME

Everton is not taking things easy even when the club is facing an injury crisis. Recently recovered players Neville and Vaughany have been thrown into the fray while Everton's first XI took to the field.

15 Premiership clubs start on Saturday and you surely hope that a few of them will drop away the competition.

Everton led through Vaughany's goal in the 12th minute. What a start this boy is making! Everton 1-0 Carlisle. But very quickly in the 17th minute, the scoreline was brought to parity with a quick counter by Carlisle. Everton 1-1 Carlisle.

Fulham, Sunderland, Burnley, Tottenham, Man City and Burnley all leading; Aston Villa leading over Blackburn, while Wigan leads Hull City. Portsmouth drew parity.

Everton has to win this game against a Division III side.

Most if not all of the Permiership teams are getting the right results and Everton just have to ensure that they profit from this match. Everton's pressing the lower division club but the ball is still not going in.

Everton left it late once again in the 82nd minute! Timmy gave it a good one and Everton lead 2-1, and that was not all. Agard was brought down in the penalty area and Bainsey converted the penalty. Watta game!

In other games, Blackburn and Hull City have crashed out of the competition, while Portsmouth heads for a replay.

Score: Everton 3-1 Carlisle
Scorers: Vaughany, Timmy, Bainesey
Assists: Coleman
Subs: Coleman, Agard