http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 had to dig deep to secure a hard fought 2-1 win over a resolute Sunderland team at Goodison Park in an electrifying league encounter on Saturday.
After being stunned by a first half goal from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Moyes’ men were able to turn the tables late on, securing their fourth spot in the table.
In the following articles, we will make an assessment of how the Everton players fared in the game.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tim-Howard-c35095 – 7
The veteran goalkeeper put up a decent performance, making two splendid saves of Sessegnon’s and Colback’s efforts. However, he should have kept out Johnson’s strike which resulted in the opening goal.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jagielka-c29902 – 6.5
Although the English International had a good game overall, he committed a horrendous error in the back, which almost got punished.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leighton-Baines-c21987 – 7.5
The defender was one of the more inspirational players on the field. Apart from fulfilling his defensive duties, he often stormed forward with the ball and made useful contributions upfront. However, he struggled a bit to deliver potent crosses and lacked
penetration close to the 18 yards box.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/John-Heitinga-c18862 – 5.5
Was not the quickest on the field and at times struggled to cope with the pace of the Black Cats attackers. Made a couple of important clearances and overall, had a satisfactory game.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Neville-c29904 – 7
The Toffees skipper made his presence felt in the midfield, also bailing out his defenders by pulling back a little to repel the Sunderland strikers. Played a handful of useful passes and ensured that his side dominated the proceedings at the heart of the
field.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Pienaar-c34208 – 5
Not one of his better performances. He was guilty of giving away possession rather too cheaply at times and caused little or no worries for the oppositions’ defence.
Seamus Coleman – 5.5
Gave away his defensive duties to storm forward occasionally, hence allowing a lot of space for the Sunderland attackers to work with. Also struggled to deliver decent crosses upfront.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leon-Osman-c22041 – 7
Made valuable contribution in both of Everton goals and looked comfortable in the midfield. The English footballer did not come up with anything spectacular, but was able to perform the basics to perfection.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Mirallas-c20751 – 6
The Goodison Park newcomer had his outing cut short by a hamstring injury, forcing him off after being out on the field for merely half an hour.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marouane-Fellaini-c24295 – 9
The Everton ace was yet again his side’s top performer on Saturday. He remained in the thick of things in the frontline, fed passes for the wingers at the flanks, kept his fellow attackers involved and went on to score the equalizing goal.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nikica-Jelavic-c27906 – 8.5
Came up with a much-need good performance. He was finally able to end his recent goal drought by banging in the winning goal in the closing stages of the match. Besides, he kept on knocking at the Sunderland defence and reaped the reward of all the hard
work that he put.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Naismith-c34205 – 4.5
Was one weak link in an otherwise strong-looking Toffees team. He failed to make any kind of impression, played a couple of poor passes and never looked threatening in front.
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