Categories: Match Reports

Everton 4-1 Fulham

Goals from Leon Osman, Seamus Coleman, Gareth Barry and Kevin Mirallas secured Everton a 4-1 victory over Fulham at Goodison Park.

Roberto Martinez made two changes to the side that earned a 1-1 draw with Arsenal, with Gerard Deulofeu replacing Kevin Mirallas and Leon Osman replacing the suspended James McCarthy.

And it was Leon Osman who gave Everton the lead on 18 minutes. After some great work down the left, Osman received a pass from Steven Pienaar and stroked a fantastic left footed finish beyond Stekelenberg. 1-0 Everton

Everton proceeded to dominate the first half with Deulofeu, Lukaku, Osman and Coleman all coming close to doubling Everton´s lead as the Blues chased a second goal.

Fulham came out stronger after the break and sustained a good spell of possession and should have equalised through Scott Parker but Tim Howard saved well.

Howard then stopped Steve Sidwell´s effort and then saw Alex Kacaniklic fire over and into the Gwladys Street from six yards out.

Deulofeu was stretchered off on 64 minutes with what looked to be a hamstring injury, replaced by Kevin Mirallas

On 67 minutes Fulham got the equaliser their second half performance arguably deserved. Gareth Barry was alleged to have fouled Kacaniklic to concede a penalty which Berbatov casually converted. 1-1.

Everton responded emphatically.

Attacking down the left, the impressive Steven Pienaar attempted to square the ball to Kevin Mirallas but goalkeeper Stekelenberg got his hand to it, only for the ball to fall to Seamus Coleman to tap into an empty net. 2-1 Everton.

Everton then made it 3-1. A corner was delivered from the right, finding the head of Distin, to deflect off Lukaku, hit Stekelenberg foot, to then deflect off Lukaku again to bounce up kindly for Gareth Barry to head home from a yard out.

Kevin Mirallas made it 4-1 on in injury time with a long distance effort to seal what turned out to be a comfortable win.

Google

GrandOldTeam
Published by
GrandOldTeam

Recent Posts

Everton agree deal to sign Charly Alcaraz

Everton have agreed a deal to sign Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz on loan, according to…

12 hours ago

James Tarkowski on David Moyes’ Everton Impact: Tactical Clarity and a Boost in Positivity

James Tarkowski has shared insights into the difference David Moyes has made since returning to…

2 days ago

Everton 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Everton delivered a dominant performance at Goodison Park, securing a 3-2 victory over Spurs. The…

2 weeks ago

David Moyes On Everton Transfer Plans

Everton manager David Moyes spoke to Sky Sports News reporter Juliette Ferrington ahead of Everton…

2 weeks ago

Sean Dyche Message To Everton Fans

Sean Dyche has released a statement, via The League Managers Association, reflecting on his tenure…

2 weeks ago

David Moyes Returns to Everton as Manager

Everton Football Club has confirmed the return of David Moyes as manager, with the Scot…

3 weeks ago