Everton booked its trip to Wembley for the semi-finals of the FA Cup against Manchester United with a 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough. Gareth Southgate's side were far from pushovers and were clearly the aggressor from the start. Gareth Southgate’s side were far from pushovers and were clearly the aggressor from the start. After a cagey start to the match, Boro took the lead just before the break as Matthew Bates cross was headed in by the much maligned David Wheater for a shock 1-0 lead at Goodison. At the break Louis Saha came in for Jack Rodwell, allowing Timmy Cahill to move back towards his more comfortable place in the midfield. The impact was immediate as five minutes into the new half your favourite Aussie, Timmy Cahill sent a long cross that Marouane Fellaini headed in and the match was even. Six minutes later Steven Pienaar was nodded in by Louis Saha to give the Toffees the lead. Everton had a few chances to extend the lead but nonetheless they were able to hold off a determined Middlesbrough to win 2-1.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Toffees book trip to Wembley
Everton booked its trip to Wembley for the semi-finals of the FA Cup against Manchester United with a 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough. Gareth Southgate's side were far from pushovers and were clearly the aggressor from the start. Gareth Southgate’s side were far from pushovers and were clearly the aggressor from the start. After a cagey start to the match, Boro took the lead just before the break as Matthew Bates cross was headed in by the much maligned David Wheater for a shock 1-0 lead at Goodison. At the break Louis Saha came in for Jack Rodwell, allowing Timmy Cahill to move back towards his more comfortable place in the midfield. The impact was immediate as five minutes into the new half your favourite Aussie, Timmy Cahill sent a long cross that Marouane Fellaini headed in and the match was even. Six minutes later Steven Pienaar was nodded in by Louis Saha to give the Toffees the lead. Everton had a few chances to extend the lead but nonetheless they were able to hold off a determined Middlesbrough to win 2-1.
