It was an easy game for Eveton as they totally dominated this game. Fulham seemed like they have already ended their season.
Everton plays an unchanged side that drew 4-4 with Manchester United. Distin is asked to cover the left back position once again. The Everton faithful sees the return of AJ who was a favourite of Goodison Park. Former short-term loanee Sanderos also returns to the ground he once played at.
Everton won a free kick in the 5th minute after a clumsy challenge on Pienaar. Jelavic took the free kick and it was the softest penalty that Everton could have received. The Fulham used his arms to block the ball from hitting his face. The referee had no choice but to give the penalty.
Jelavic stood forward to take the penalty and scores. Another goal for Everton's prolific scorer. Everton 1-0 Fulham.
A lovely long pass sees Jelavic bringing down the ball with the outside of his foot, before slicing the ball towards goal. Off the post! Soon after, Everton won themselves a corner. Pienaar puts in a lovely corner and Felli, unmarked in the penalty box, planted a lovely header past a Fulham defender who was on the line. Everton 2-0 Fulham. Everton is cruising!
The passes Everton is putting in are really slick. But for about 10 minutes, Everton lost its way a little. Fulham so nearly score but Howard was equal to the task with a acrobatic backward palm to push the ball away from danger.
From a super counter, Everton scores!!! Pienaar saw a gap that he exploited with such aplomb. Jelavic still had much work to do as the keeper had pushed him far wide. Jelavic turned, pushed the ball foward before despatching the ball past the goalkeeper and a defender who was standing on the line at such a tight angle. Everton 3-0 Fulham, and all the goals coming before half time.
During half time, Moyes brought in Cahill for Gibson as the latter seemed to have injured himself. This means that Felli will be required to sit in deeper in midfield while Cahill pairs himself up with Jelavic. Seriously, I'd rather have Barkley.
Everton is slowly picking at Fulham. Lovely move between Cahill and Pienaar. Cahill started the move, put in a square pass to Pienaar who chipped the ball into the path of the running Cahill. The Australian ran past all the defenders and scored with his outstreched foot! Flag punching time! Everton 4-0 Fulham. Lovely assist by Pienaar.
Jelavic had another chance with his free kick. It was heading into the net but was punched away by the goalkeeper.
Everton boy wonder is back. Moyes brought Barkley is in for Felli in the 75th minute. Everton is carving out shot after shot. Both Pienaar and Ossie shots were on target. Only to be palmed away by the goalkeeper.
Final change - Magaye in for Pienaar. The South African has been intrumental in all four goals leaves the field for a well deserved rest.
Everton totally killed Fulham! Over to Liverpool to win their late game.
Score: Everton 4-0
Scorers: Jelavic (2), Felli, Cahill
Assists: Pienaar
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Everton: Pool, Did You Watch The Game?
When was the last time Everton scored four goals?
Faddie makes his first start with Strac taking the place of Jelavic. We also see Drenthe back on the bench, finally. Pienaar has been placed in the middle of the park with Faddie and Magaye playing wide.
There were just too many misplaced passes and when Everton had the chances, they were just not confident enough to tkae their shots. Faddie has lost quite a bit of his pace but his close control is still intact. So far, he has been one of the more effective players for Everton.
The closest that Everton got to scoring a goal was in the 39th minute where Faddie turned the defender, pushed it to his left foot and took a pot-shot at goal. Saved by the goalkeeper.
Both teams go into alf-time. The balance of the team looks odd. No overlapping runs, Magaye was asleep, Ossie was nowhere to be found. Only Pienaar is running like a mad dog! What's happening? I know I said that we should keep our team for the FA Cup, but our players should still be fighting for their places! I'm sure that's what Moyes will be reminding them about.
After 51 minutes of silence, Goodison came alive! Hibbo fought hard for the ball. Corner. Faddie curled in a lovely cross. Pienaar back-headed the ball. The entire Sunderland defence looked static when the ball arrived for Ossie. He took the ball first time. Powerful shot. Palmed away by the goalkeeper. Only as far as Magaye who smashed the ball so hard that the net nearly burst! Great goal. Everton 1-0 Sunderland.
It's great to see Drenthe back. He comes in for Faddie who has done pretty ok for the team. You wonder which type of play he brings to the team. Hopefully a positive one. Thankfully, it's through Drenthe's effective play that started the second goal. The Dutchman bamboozled the defence before passing the ball to Magaye. He saw an opening and made an incisive pass to Pienaar who curled the ball into the top right corner of the net! Another great goal! Everton 2-0 Sunderland.
This gives Moyes a chance to rest Felli. Anichebe is in.
Not to be undone, Ossie chested the ball down soon after, controlled it, and curled it back to the top right corner once again! Third great goal! Everton 3-0 Sunderland.
That was not the end. Drenthe and Pienaar combined on the right to give the Sunderland team hell. Pienaar once again shielded the ball wel before putting in another lovely pass. Anichebe was the first to it but missed his first shot completely. He somehow managed to turn around before smashing the ball into goal, albeit a slight deflection. Everton 4-0 Sunderland.
All the players out there were heroes and they have really set up an exciting match against Liverpool. We will win Liverpool!
Score: Everton 4-0 Sunderland
Scorers: Magaye, Pienaar, Ossie, Anichebe
Assists: Magaye (2), Pienaar
Subs: Drenthe, Anichebe, Coleman
Faddie makes his first start with Strac taking the place of Jelavic. We also see Drenthe back on the bench, finally. Pienaar has been placed in the middle of the park with Faddie and Magaye playing wide.
There were just too many misplaced passes and when Everton had the chances, they were just not confident enough to tkae their shots. Faddie has lost quite a bit of his pace but his close control is still intact. So far, he has been one of the more effective players for Everton.
The closest that Everton got to scoring a goal was in the 39th minute where Faddie turned the defender, pushed it to his left foot and took a pot-shot at goal. Saved by the goalkeeper.
Both teams go into alf-time. The balance of the team looks odd. No overlapping runs, Magaye was asleep, Ossie was nowhere to be found. Only Pienaar is running like a mad dog! What's happening? I know I said that we should keep our team for the FA Cup, but our players should still be fighting for their places! I'm sure that's what Moyes will be reminding them about.
After 51 minutes of silence, Goodison came alive! Hibbo fought hard for the ball. Corner. Faddie curled in a lovely cross. Pienaar back-headed the ball. The entire Sunderland defence looked static when the ball arrived for Ossie. He took the ball first time. Powerful shot. Palmed away by the goalkeeper. Only as far as Magaye who smashed the ball so hard that the net nearly burst! Great goal. Everton 1-0 Sunderland.
It's great to see Drenthe back. He comes in for Faddie who has done pretty ok for the team. You wonder which type of play he brings to the team. Hopefully a positive one. Thankfully, it's through Drenthe's effective play that started the second goal. The Dutchman bamboozled the defence before passing the ball to Magaye. He saw an opening and made an incisive pass to Pienaar who curled the ball into the top right corner of the net! Another great goal! Everton 2-0 Sunderland.
This gives Moyes a chance to rest Felli. Anichebe is in.
Not to be undone, Ossie chested the ball down soon after, controlled it, and curled it back to the top right corner once again! Third great goal! Everton 3-0 Sunderland.
That was not the end. Drenthe and Pienaar combined on the right to give the Sunderland team hell. Pienaar once again shielded the ball wel before putting in another lovely pass. Anichebe was the first to it but missed his first shot completely. He somehow managed to turn around before smashing the ball into goal, albeit a slight deflection. Everton 4-0 Sunderland.
All the players out there were heroes and they have really set up an exciting match against Liverpool. We will win Liverpool!
Score: Everton 4-0 Sunderland
Scorers: Magaye, Pienaar, Ossie, Anichebe
Assists: Magaye (2), Pienaar
Subs: Drenthe, Anichebe, Coleman
Saturday, April 07, 2012
Tired Everton Picks Up an Away Point
Everton had to share a point with Norwich and the Canaries really challenged Everton for every ball.
It's great to see a former S-League player - Grant Holt demonstrating his skills in the Premier League. For Everton, Magaye was brought into the team to scour the right channel. Felli and Heitinga were rested for this game while Ossie sits out due to injury. Neville and Jag were brought in to complete the team.
The first 20 minutes saw an equal tempo from both sides but things started to change with Everton's very measured strike. A deep thrust through the centre by Jag, of all persons. He cuts back the ball and Jelavic made a decisive tap into goal. All this out of nothing! Norwich 0-1 Everton. Assist: Jag.
Suddenly, there was spring in Everton's step. Hibbo even nearly scored his first goal of the season. His cross cum shot shook the cross bar! Timmy with a weak follow-up when the goal was totally gapping. Saved by the goalkeeper.
The lead did not last too long as Norwich scored a goal in the 39th minute. Norwich 1-1 Everton.
Bainesy is currently on a yellow and he really has to be careful as he had made a few mis-timed tackles which I'm quite sure that one more wrong tackle, he'd be sent off.
Moyes had to ring in the change and at half time, he brought in Coleman for Magaye as the latter could not adapt to the life on the right. Shortly after, Felli came in for Neville. Everton has shown no stability in midfield and that needs to change.
A good striker makes a big difference and that is what Jelavic offers to the team. After a tackle on Pienaar, the referee chose not to blow for a foul. Everyone just stopped playing except for Pienaar who got back up, picked up the ball from Bainesy who slipped the ball into the penalty area. Jelavic was on hand to tap the ball in once again. Red hot form for Everton's new striker! Norwich 1-2 Everton. Assist: Pienaar.
But Norwich was there to punish Everton's defence once again. A goal that brought Everton back down to earth once again. Norwch 2-2 Everton.
Moyes took a last throw of his dice. Anichebe in for Cahill. I've to sat that Norwich played well and the one point is well deserving for both team. Everton looked tired though and really need to freshen up the team.
Score: Norwich 2-2 Everton
Scorer: Jelavic (2)
Assists: Jag, Pienaar
Subs: Coleman, Felli, Anichebe
It's great to see a former S-League player - Grant Holt demonstrating his skills in the Premier League. For Everton, Magaye was brought into the team to scour the right channel. Felli and Heitinga were rested for this game while Ossie sits out due to injury. Neville and Jag were brought in to complete the team.
The first 20 minutes saw an equal tempo from both sides but things started to change with Everton's very measured strike. A deep thrust through the centre by Jag, of all persons. He cuts back the ball and Jelavic made a decisive tap into goal. All this out of nothing! Norwich 0-1 Everton. Assist: Jag.
Suddenly, there was spring in Everton's step. Hibbo even nearly scored his first goal of the season. His cross cum shot shook the cross bar! Timmy with a weak follow-up when the goal was totally gapping. Saved by the goalkeeper.
The lead did not last too long as Norwich scored a goal in the 39th minute. Norwich 1-1 Everton.
Bainesy is currently on a yellow and he really has to be careful as he had made a few mis-timed tackles which I'm quite sure that one more wrong tackle, he'd be sent off.
Moyes had to ring in the change and at half time, he brought in Coleman for Magaye as the latter could not adapt to the life on the right. Shortly after, Felli came in for Neville. Everton has shown no stability in midfield and that needs to change.
A good striker makes a big difference and that is what Jelavic offers to the team. After a tackle on Pienaar, the referee chose not to blow for a foul. Everyone just stopped playing except for Pienaar who got back up, picked up the ball from Bainesy who slipped the ball into the penalty area. Jelavic was on hand to tap the ball in once again. Red hot form for Everton's new striker! Norwich 1-2 Everton. Assist: Pienaar.
But Norwich was there to punish Everton's defence once again. A goal that brought Everton back down to earth once again. Norwch 2-2 Everton.
Moyes took a last throw of his dice. Anichebe in for Cahill. I've to sat that Norwich played well and the one point is well deserving for both team. Everton looked tired though and really need to freshen up the team.
Score: Norwich 2-2 Everton
Scorer: Jelavic (2)
Assists: Jag, Pienaar
Subs: Coleman, Felli, Anichebe
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