Everton truly played their hearts out and was unlucky to not take all three points at Goodison.
Everton new loanees Strac and Drenthe are both on the bench. This will definitely frustrate the crowd if the Toffees do not score first. The commentator seemed to suggest that Moyes is deploying a 4-4-2 formation with Cahill and Ossie up front.
Within the 1st minute, Everton had their first call for a penalty. Former Evertonian Richard Dunne placed a hard challenge on Ossie in the penalty area. But the referee allowed play to continue.
A great set-up on the left between Bily and Bainesy in the 7th minute which saw the former crossed the ball. Cleared by Villa's defender for a corner. A good cross saw Ossie striking the ball towards goal. Kneed away by the Villa's goalkeeper, cleared by their defender.
So far so good for Everton.
A lovely lovely set up and a wonderful goal! It was at set for an Everton goal with a consistent pressure for the full 19th minute. A sliced ball into the penalty area arrived at the feet of Cahill. He seemed to be dragging the ball away from goal before putting in a reverse pass. Ossie was at the right place at the right spot to slot the ball into the left corner of of the net. Everton 1-0 Villa. Assist: Cahill.
Cahill has been all over the pitch, defending from the front.
Sexy play by Everton once again in the 33rd minutes that involved the giant Felli, Cahill and ended with Ossie shooting on target. Saved by Villa's goalkeeper. Everton is putting pressure on Villa all over the pitch.
Everton has control of the ball and Villa were just encouraging The Toffees to shoot, which Rodwell rifled his shot towards goal. A hefty deflection by a Villan defender saw the ball bounced off the upright for a corner but it came to nought.
Half time whistle goes. Everton looked totally assured with no answers from Villa. A good round of ball possession by Everton.
Everton started their match as they did in the 1st half. Strong call for penalty in the 50th minute when Bainesy was tripped in the penalty area. No penalty? How could it be?
Great defending by Distin who sewed Agbonlahor into his side pocket. A poor clearance by Villa nearly gifted Everton a goal in the 6oth minute. Felli got a header to the ball who saw Jag of all person putting in a stooping header that just flew past the horizontal.
A goal out of nothing from Villa in the 62nd minute. Everton 1-1 Villa. When you don't make your chances count, the opponents will punish you. Moyes needs to do something here!
Penalty!!!! A climb on Ossie after Cahill bullet header was palmed away by the goalkeeper. Bainesy puts Everton in front with the penalty! Everton 2-1 Villa. Let's march on!!! The Everton crowd is now singing.
Everton brings Drenthe on for Bily in the 71st minute. Let's see what can this young boy do. He steals the ball at the left channel and drove himself into Villa's final third. A nice ball to Ossie in the penalty area. The midfielder puts in a good shot only to be blocked by a diving defender.
Barkley comes in for Coleman in the 80th minute. Coleman has really gave Villa alot to think about. Everton got sucker punched again! Everton 2-2 Villa.
Final substitution for Everton Vellios for Cahill in the 84th minute.
Vellios caught out Villa's goalkeeper in the 89th minute but his final opportunistic shot just missed the goal. Barkley was in full run and was covered by three players but still, he managed a pass to Vellios who shot on target but was palmed away by the goalkeeper.
It could have been all three points for Everton but it was just not Everton's day. The positives are that Everton played really well and they truly banished the ghost of Arteta. Youngsters such as Drenthe, Coleman, Barkley and Vellios have shown that they are indeed the future of Everton.
COYB!
Score: Everton 2-2 Villa
Scorers: Ossie, Bainesy
Assist: Cahill
Subs: Drenthe,Vellios, Barkley
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