Sunday, February 28, 2010

TOTTENHAM (2) vs (1) EVERTON - FULL TIME

Everton rested Donovan while Saha's injured. The Nigerian duo of Yak and Anichebe came in to lend a hand. Everton started badly with Tottenham socring their first goal as early as the 10th minute. Tottenham 1-0 Everton.

Soon after, Everton was two-goal down by the 27th minute. Tottenham 2-0 Everton. It definitely does not leave a good taste in any Toffee fans' mouths. Is it the Europa League exit that is getting to them? I guess Moyes would have given them a hair dryer treatment to wake the players up.

Came back Everton did and it was from a downward header from the right channel that saw the ball skipped past two defenders for Yak to tap the ball into the net. Tottenham 2-1 Everton. Assist: Rodwell.

But try as Everton did, they could not win this match in White Hart Lane.


Score: Tottenham 2-1 Everton
Scorer: Yak
Assist: Rodwell
Subs: Jag, Donovan

Friday, February 26, 2010

EUROPA LEAGUE: SPORTING LISBON (3) vs (0) EVERTON - FULL TIME

It's once again an ungodly hour of 4am and I'd missed the first half. Yawn! Everton brings a one-goal advantage to Sporting and that means that all the other team had to do was to put in a full 90 minutes of attack, and attack they did. Wave after wave of Sporting's attack seemed to have left the Toffees breathless.

Sporting also seemed to be fighting for every ball ferociously, spreading play across the field while going in hard from the centre. So far, Everton has been on defending mode and the back four have handled pretty well, keeping their opponent away from Howard's goal post.

The time that Sporting went pass Everton was through a free kick but the goal post was there to prevent the ball from going in. Sporting 0-0 Everton.

Everton started the second half defending once again. But just at the start, Sanderos seemed to pull a thigh muscle and this allowed Jag to make his first appearance of the season after a terribly long 10-month layoff through injury. Welcome back Jag!

To be fair, the Sporting boys looked much more creative with all their flowing runs and passes. Everton was totally exposed in the 59th minute with a pin-point cross that saw a marauding player striking the ball towards goal. Howard stood strong to pull off a stupendous save. Bily is being replaced by Rodwell.

Everton had a chance to counter attack in the 62nd minute. A high pass from Donovan, brought down by Saha who laid it for Pienaar but his curler was way off.

Sporting came back even stronger to score a goal! Sporting 1-0 Everton. If the score stays as this, Everton is out of the competition. Everton now have to press the game. Final throw of the dice, Yak comes in for Donovan.

Saha received a good ball whose point blank shot was saved by the opposing goalkeeper. Everton is down by two goal in the 75th minute. We are in the dumps! Sporting 2-0 Everton.

In injury time, Everton conceded the third goal with a wonderful run and a lovely strike that saw Everton collapse in defeat. We played so defensively that we could not come out of our shell to attack. It's Moyes who chooses the tactics. We can't blame him for trying to protect the one-goal advantage.

Anyway, end of the Europa League run. Guess we just have to move along and concentrate on the Premier League now.


Score: Sporting Lisbon 3-0 Everton
Scorer: Nil
Assist: Nil
Subs: Jag, Rodwell Yak

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Actim Players Ranking: 23022010

Top 100 players
Bainsey: 26th (339) - Best position: 26th
Howard: 60th (281) - Best position: 60th
Timmy: 70th (263) - Best position: 60th
Saha: 71st (262) - Best position: 46th
Heitinga: 87th (249)- Best position: 87th
Felli: 88th (249) - Best position: 62nd
Pienaar: 92nd (245) - Best position: 33rd

Former Top 100
Yobo: 85th (73) - Best position: 85th
Distin: 97th (128) - Best position: 96th

Top Scorers
Saha: P(13), E(2)
Timmy: P(5), E(1), F(1)
Pienaar: P(3), E(3)
Ossie: P(2), C(1), F(1)
Bily: P(4)
Felli: P(2), E(1)
Gosling: P(2), C(1)
Rodwell: P(1), E(2)
Yobo: P(1), E(1)
Yak: P(1), C(1)
Vaughny: P(1), F(1)
Bainesey: P(1), F(1)
Jo: E(1), C(1)
Distin: E(2)
Donovan: P(1)

Top Assists
Bainsey:P(5), E(2)
Bily: E(3), C(1)
Yak: P(3), C(1)
Felli: P(3), E(1)
Timmy: P(3), E(1)
Heitinga: P(2), C(1)
Coleman: P(2)
Neill: P(2)
Donovan P(2)
Ossie: E(1), C(1)
Pienaar: E(1), F(1)
Saha: P(1)
Jo: P(1)
Hibbo P(1)
Distin: P(1)

Saturday, February 20, 2010

EVERTON (3) vs (1) MAN UTD - FULL TIME

Old Man United boys Howard, Neville and Saha welcome their former employer while former wunderkid Rooney returns to his former hunting ground. Well, and one hope that there will be joy at Goodison and hopefully, Rooney gets sent off.

Great shot from Saha inthe 13th minute as he had really no where to go except forward. Good try from distance. But in the 15th minute, Man Utd scored a goal. You just knew it was coming as the attack from the right flank has been incessant. Everton 0-1 Man Utd.

What a goal!!!!! And it was against the run of play! Picking up a defensive clearance in the 18th minute, Bily controlled the ball, swivelled his body to wrong foot two defenders, before putting in a sweet strike that tucked into the bottom right corner of the goal. Everton 1-1 Man Utd.

What an opportunity for Donovan who totally miscued the ball in the 38th minute. But looking at the replay, a Man Utd defender actually handled the ball in the penalty area!

In the second half, the game play was pretty tight and both teams played their hearts out. But both side hardly had a chance at the goal. Young Gosling replaces Bily who had done tremendosuly well in this game.

What a game! What a goal!!! In the 75th minute, Pienaar put in a low cross, Saha dummied, Gosling scores! Simply brilliant! Everton 2-1 Man Utd. Assist: Pienaar.


Moyes replaces Pienaar with Rodwell to give the defence more bite while also ensuring Pienaar is protected as he's alreadyon a yellow card.

We're in seven heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everton scores!!!!!! A lovely sliding pass from Arteta saw Rodwell picking up the ball. He still had alot to do but his fresh legs brought him pass all the defenders to tuck in below Man Utd's goalkeeper! Everton 3-1 Man Utd.

First we beat Chelsea, now we beat Man Utd. I guess Everton can beat any team in the world now!

Score: Everton 3-1 Man Utd
Scorers: Bily, Gosling, Rodwell
Assists: Pienaar, Arteta
Subs: Gosling, Rodwell

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

EUROPA LEAGUE: EVERTON (2) vs (1) SPORTING LISBON - FULL TIME

I'd hope to catch the match but it was showingat some ungodly hour in Singapore. Here's the link to the goals just in case you've missed the game.

http://theoriginalwinger.com/2010-02-16-everton-vs-sporting-lisbon-highlights-europa-league

Everton scored a wonderfully crafted goal from the right channel. In the 33rd minute, Neville pushed the ball into the path of the marauding Timmy who sprinted alongside a defender. Knowing that his angle has been closed down, Timmy back-flicked the ball into the path of Pienaar who expertly curled the ball into the top right hand corner of the goal. Everton 1-0 Sporting Lisbon. Assist: Timmy.

In the 2nd half, Timmy created havoc once again. Bainesey put in a lovely cross from the corner flag. Timmy was there to distract the goalkeeper and all Distin needed to do was to get the ball deflected off his thighs. Everton 2-0 Sporting Lisbon. Assist: Bainesey.

But it wasn't to be a sweet night for Everton as Distin was sent off for a last-man tug on the opposing player. The opponents went on to score from the penalty spot. Everton 2-1 Sporting Lisbon.

The good thing is that Everton brings to Portugal a one goal advantage.

Score: Everton 2-1 Sporting Lisbon
Scorers: Pienaar, Distin
Assists: Timmy, Bainesey
Subs: Yak, Rodwell, Bily

Thursday, February 11, 2010

EVERTON (2) vs (1) CHELSEA - FULL TIME

Everton played a largely unchanged team after a bruising match against Liverpool. Arteta and Bily are in for the injured Felli and the suspended Pienaar.

The first 10 minutes sees the players from both teams testing out each other's patience with multiple passes like cobras waiting to pounce. Everton had a very good spell in the 16th minute, but Chelsea went on to score. Poor poor marking by Neville in the 17th minute. Everton 0-1 Chelsea. To be fair, it was on Neville's blind side but still he just has to be that extra bit alert!

Even with five in midfield, Everton's not controlling the match. Saha looked like a lonely man up front. In the 25th minute, Everton just has to clear the ball but Neville made a mess of it and it gave Chelsea the chance to go at Everton. Thank goodness they did not score.

Bainesy had his chance in the 27th minute but the strike was a bit lightweight.

Everton pulls a goal back in the 32nd mniute!!! Lovely corner by Donovan! Saha blind-sided the opposing defence to score with a solid header. Everton 1-1 Chelsea. Donovan assist. I think was a sigh of relief than a sign of confidence.

Penalty in the 43rd minute!!!!!!! Quick feet by Donovan! Saha took the penalty but was stopped by a stupendous save! Everton came so close towards taking the lead.

In the second half, Everton had a couple of good chances and Everton has kept up the pressure.

Rodwell replaced Arteta in the 73rd minute. Hopefully Everton can hold on and so far, yes they can!

A super long ball from Distin in the 74th minute that saw John Terry totally missed the clearance. Saha chested it down and plummelled the ball into the back of the net. Everton 2-1 Chelsea. Distin Assist.

Everton needs to hold the fort as they are under siege. In the 85th minute, Gosling comes in for Bily who looked totally spent. The linesman gave a 5 minutes added time???

Everton has to hold on! Distin has be a total tower of strength as he held back Chelsea with so many flying headers.

Final replacement - Sanderos for two-goal King Saha in the 94th minute. Everton has won the game!!!!!!!! Everton 2-1 Chelsea! Great, great performance! And better still with Liverpool losing! Haa! We really had a scare when Chelsea scored first but Saha's two goals gace Everton the victory. Goodison is fast becoming a fortress once again.

Score: Everton 2-1 Chelsea
Scorer: Saha (2)
Assists: Donovan, Distin
Substitutes: Rodwell, Gosling, Sanderos

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Actim Players Ranking: 09022010

Top 100 players

Bainsey: 30th (307) - Best position: 3oth
Howard: 68th (253) - Best position: 63rd
Timmy: 73rd (250) - Best position: 60th
Felli: 74th (249) - Best position: 62nd
Pienaar: 89th (230) - Best position: 33rd
Heitinga: 99th (214)- Best position: 96th

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)
Timmy: P(5), E(1), F(1)
Pienaar: P(3), E(2)
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)
Donovan: P(1)

Top Assists
Bainsey:P(5), E(1)
Bily: E(3), C(1)
Yak: P(3), C(1)
Felli: P(3), E(1)
Timmy: P(3)
Heitinga: P(2), C(1)
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, February 06, 2010

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

This is one game that I'm expecting blood and gore, and it has not been a disappointment. Distin starts in the place of Senderos while the rest of the squad remains unchanged.

Throughout the 45 minutes, you'd see loads of full blooded jabs, dirty tugs , push whack, etc and you wonder whether this is a boxing match! Both sides showed that they are ready for the match and they are definitely not pulling their punches.

There're not many goal mouth action, but on the field, so many heart-stopping moments. Both sets of players really never gave each other much space, when one player has the ball, two and even three players would close him down.

The highlight of the match is the two footed tackles by Krygiakos and Felli. Both put in horrible, horrible tackles. But without the instant replay, I would have also only seen the Reds tackle. Thus, off the Reds defender! Felli did not return because he injured his shin. Arteta replaced Felli.

The first half ended with a sweet free kick from Gerrard which hits the post.

Second half was as fiesty and in the 54th minute, Kuyt scores with a header, all against the run of play. Liverpool 1-0 Everton. Why must this happen? We are a man up! Make use of the man.

Everton made two further changes in the 71st minute with Yak and Anichebe coming in for Saha and Ossie. Everton seemed to have lost all ideas on how to break Liverpool down.

It's always so true that the referee always want to even things out. Pienaar was sent off.

Forget this game. Forget about any bragging rights! :(

Score: Liverpool 1-0 Everton
Scorer: Forget about it!
Assist: None
Subs: Arteta, Yak, Anichebe

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Actim Players Ranking: 02022010

Top 100 players

Bainsey: 31st (297) - Best position: 31st
Timmy: 60th (250) - Best position: 60th
Felli: 62nd (248) - Best position: 62nd
Howard: 63rd (248) - Best position: 63rd
Pienaar: 79th (229) - Best position: 33rd
Heitinga: 96th (213)- Best position: 96th


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)
Timmy: P(5), E(1), F(1)
Pienaar: P(3), E(2)
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)
Donovan: P(1)

Top Assists
Bainsey:P(5), E(1)
Bily: E(3), C(1)
Yak: P(3), C(1)
Felli: P(3), E(1)
Timmy: P(3)
Heitinga: P(2), C(1)
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)