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Sunday March 8, 2009 Finished

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Everton

  • Fellaini 50’
  • Saha 56’

Middlesbrough

  • Wheater 44’

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  1. Saha sets up United clash for Everton

    Saha sets up United clash for Everton

    Everton came from behind to overcome Middlesbrough 2-1 at Goodison Park and earn an FA Cup semi-final meeting with Manchester United. More

  • Live Commentary

    Time:90'
    • Everton
    • Middlesbrough
    • 90+4' That's it, referee Mark Halsey blows for full-time and Everton have come from behind to beat Middlesbrough 2-1 and advance to the FA Cup semi-finals! Thanks for joining us.
    • 90+2' It's a frantic finish here as Middlesbrough have their opponents under the cosh, but Everton are holding firm as the home fans shout themselves hoarse.
    • 90' The announcement that there will be four minutes to be added prompts a chorus of boos from the home fans.
    • 89' Dan Gosling comes on in place of Steven Pienaar, who played superbly prior to picking up a knock.
    • 87' Saha has a great chance to double his side's lead after Brad Jones had once again showed in decision in coming for a long ball, but the Frenchman shot wide.
    • 85' Adam Johnson has injected some much needed energy into Boro's attacks and his manager Gareth Southgate is urging his players to feed the winger out wide.
    • 83' Boro continue to pile on the pressure around the Everton box with a flurry of crosses being dealt with by Lescott and Jagielka.
    • 81' Great defending by Joleon Lescott denies Tuncay in the Everton box, with the Turk ready to let fly but halted at the last moment.
    • 79' Justin Hoyte is playing further and further forward down the right and is being urged on by Southgate.
    • 77' Steven Pienaar appears to be struggling with a knock sustained in the last few minutes, with the physio lurking on the sideline ready to treat the midfielder.
    • 75' Substitute Marvin Emnes shows his pace with a jinking run down the left for Boro which leaves Jagielka scrambling back to intercept.
    • 73' Baines whips in another terrific cross which Wheater does well to clear under pressure from Saha.
    • 71' O'Neil attempts to lift his side with a marauding run down the right wing, but he is tracked all the way by Pienaar, who even manages to dispossess his opposite number.
    • 68' With Boro now finding themselves chasing this game, Southgate replaces the ineffectual Jeremie Aliadiere with Marvin Emnes.
    • 66' Pogatetz and Saha clash once more as the Boro defender gets increasingly riled by his opponent's direct approach.
    • 64' Saha has proved an inspired substitute, having completely turned this match around with his physical presence and pace.
    • 62' David Moyes is applauding his side's revival as they continue to pile the pressure on their opponents.
    • 60' Boro captain Emanuel Pogatetz remonstrates with the referee's official after Saha lunges in on him recklessly, but is not punished.
    • 58' O'Neil wastes a good position from which to cross for Tuncay, over-hitting his delivery horribly - it has been a turgid performance from Boro in this second half.
    • 56' GOAL!!! Louis Saha gives Everton the advantage with a bullet header from Steven Pienaar's pin-point left-wing cross! The tables have been turned on Boro as their defenders have showed real indecision in the face of the home side's pressure.
    • 54' Baines's free-kick causes chaos in the Boro box as Jones flaps and Saha almost capitalises with a volley, but doesn't connect properly.
    • 52' The home fans are in full voice following Fellaini's goal and Leighton Baines has the chance to put the pressure straight back on Boro with a dangerous free-kick from the left.
    • 50' GOAL!!! Marouane Fellaini equalises for Everton! The big midfielder rose highest to nod home Tim Cahill's cross with Brad Jones stranded after coming half way.
    • 48' Great chance for Aliadiere once more as the Frenchman beats Joleon Lescott to the ball, but shoots wide of Howard's near post.
    • 46' The second half is underway at Goodison Park and David Moyes has reacted quickly to his side's poor showing by bringing on Louis Saha in place of Jack Rodwell.
    • 45+1' That's half-time and Boro lead 1-0 at Goodison Park. Tim Howard really should have saved David Wheater's downward header, but he juggled it into the net. How will Everton respond?
    • 45' Just the one minute to be added at the end of this first half, and both managers' team talks will have changed dramatically.
    • 44' GOAL!!! David Wheater scores for Boro! Jeremie Aliadiere drifts in a cross from the right, which the big defender climbs high to meet and Howard saves the ball behind the goalline.
    • 41' Fellaini battles with Matthew Bates on halfway, but referee Mark Halsey finds fault in the big-haired midfielder's challenge - David Moyes is furious.
    • 39' The home fans are growing increasingly agitated by their side's lack of conviction in the final third - this game has 1-0 written all over it, but which way is anyone's guess.
    • 37' Cahill dances round Robert Huth down the left wing, but the big German defender recovers to dispossess him just as he reached the edge of the area.
    • 35' Tuncay wins a free kick at the expense of Emanuel Pogatetz, enabling Gary O'Neil to drift over a delivery which is eventually dealt with by Jagielka at the back post.
    • 32' Joleon Lescott causes havoc in the box, as is so often the case, but Brad Jones commands his area well to gather under the defender's nose.
    • 30' Joseph Yobo does well to scamper across and block Aliadiere's shot inside the Everton box - Tim Howard would have had little chance from that range.
    • 28' A very dangerous delivery is whipped in by Phil Neville from the left, which no Boro defender deals with properly and it flashes right through the crowd of bodies.
    • 25' Jack Rodwell and Justin Hoyte have a niggly exchange down the Everton left, as both sets of fans express their frustration at the lack of fluency in the game.
    • 23' Leon Osman almost sets Fellaini off down the right in lots of space, but David Wheater does well to jump high and head away the danger.
    • 21' Steven Pienaar is a little livewire in midfield, and he and Gary O'Neil are at each other's heels incessantly as the play is increasingly fragmented.
    • 19' Tuncay shows great appetite, chasing all of 30 yards to rush Tim Howard into his clearance - Gareth Southgate applauds his forward's effort.
    • 17' Joseph Yobo is allowed a free header by some slack Middlesbrough marking, but the defender directs his effort straight at Jones.
    • 16' Gary O'Neil commits a foul in a dangerous position, lunging in on Pienaar. Leighton Baines whips in a good free-kick but Boro clear away the danger.
    • 14' Everton manager David Moyes looks pretty concerned by his side's tentative start to this match; Gareth Southgate will be much the happier so far.
    • 12' Jeremie Aliadiere squanders a glorious chance to put Boro ahead after Matthew Bates cuts the ball back into his path, but the Frenchman leans back and slices his shot over the bar.
    • 10' Brad Jones puts his balance to the test as he collects a high ball on the very edge of his area with Tim Cahill in close attendance.
    • 9' Downing whips in a dangerous free kick from the right which Phil Jagielka does well to clear under pressure as Boro continue to play positively.
    • 7' There is a very good atmosphere at Goodison Park as the play eventually settles down in midfield, both sets of fans are getting right behind their side.
    • 5' Tim Howard, sporting a striking goatee, is sharply off his line to intercept Tuncay's lofted through ball to Aliadiere - good goalkeeping from the American.
    • 3' Middlesbrough start the brighter as they have their opponents under the cosh with a flurry of crosses delivered by Stewart Downing on one flank, and Jeremie Aliadiere on the other.
    • 1' We're underway at Goodison Park and Marouane Fellaini will be the foil for Tim Cahill in what is a little n large combination.
    • - Welcome to this FA Cup fifth-round tie between Everton and Middlesbrough at Goodison Park. Versatile midfielder Tim Cahill is again set to be deployed in a lone striking role by David Moyes, while Gareth Southgate keeps faith with his line-up which sees Tuncay and Aliadiere leading the line.

  • Summary

    • 87' Saha has a great chance to double his side's lead after Brad Jones had once again showed in decision in coming for a long ball, but the Frenchman shot wide.
    • 56' GOAL!!! Louis Saha gives Everton the advantage with a bullet header from Steven Pienaar's pin-point left-wing cross! The tables have been turned on Boro as their defenders have showed real indecision in the face of the home side's pressure.
    • 54' Baines's free-kick causes chaos in the Boro box as Jones flaps and Saha almost capitalises with a volley, but doesn't connect properly.
    • 50' GOAL!!! Marouane Fellaini equalises for Everton! The big midfielder rose highest to nod home Tim Cahill's cross with Brad Jones stranded after coming half way.
    • 48' Great chance for Aliadiere once more as the Frenchman beats Joleon Lescott to the ball, but shoots wide of Howard's near post.
    • 44' GOAL!!! David Wheater scores for Boro! Jeremie Aliadiere drifts in a cross from the right, which the big defender climbs high to meet and Howard saves the ball behind the goalline.
    • 30' Joseph Yobo does well to scamper across and block Aliadiere's shot inside the Everton box - Tim Howard would have had little chance from that range.
    • 17' Joseph Yobo is allowed a free header by some slack Middlesbrough marking, but the defender directs his effort straight at Jones.
    • 12' Jeremie Aliadiere squanders a glorious chance to put Boro ahead after Matthew Bates cuts the ball back into his path, but the Frenchman leans back and slices his shot over the bar.
    • - Welcome to this FA Cup fifth-round tie between Everton and Middlesbrough at Goodison Park. Versatile midfielder Tim Cahill is again set to be deployed in a lone striking role by David Moyes, while Gareth Southgate keeps faith with his line-up which sees Tuncay and Aliadiere leading the line.

Live Team Line-Up

  • Referee: Mark Halsey

  • Everton

    Manager: David Moyes

    Captain: Philip Neville

    Starting line-up

    • T. Howard
    • P. Neville
    • J. Yobo
    • P. Jagielka
    • J. Lescott
    • J. Rodwell Substitution Out (46′)
    • L. Osman
    • S. Pienaar Substitution Out (89′)
    • M. Fellaini Goal
    • L. Baines
    • T. Cahill

    Subs

    • L. Saha Substitution In46′ Goal
    • C. Nash
    • A. Van der Meyde
    • L. Jacobsen
    • S. Castillo
    • D. Gosling Substitution In89′
    • J. Wallace

    Injured

    • M. Arteta
    • T. Hibbert
    • A. Yakubu
    • N. Valente
    • J. Vaughan
    • V. Anichebe

    Suspended

    None

  • Middlesbrough

    Manager: Gareth Southgate

    Captain: Emanuel Pogatetz

    Starting line-up

    • B. Jones
    • J. Hoyte
    • D. Wheater Goal
    • R. Huth
    • E. Pogatetz
    • M. Bates Substitution Out (72′)
    • G. O'Neil
    • J. Arca
    • J. Aliadière Substitution Out (68′)
    • S. Downing
    • S. Tuncay

    Subs

    • R. Turnbull
    • A. McMahon
    • A. Taylor
    • J. Walker
    • M. Emnes Substitution In68′
    • J. Johnson
    • J. Franks

    Injured

    • D. Digard

    Suspended

    None

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  1. OK so we're in the semis, if we make final­ brilliant, Blue army going all the way! Cliff ccfc.

    From cliffordjjones, on Mon 9 Mar 1:36AM

  2. Everton RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    From David O, on Sun 8 Mar 10:15PM

  3. debbieh u had the chance at 1 nil up but u cannot ever­ rule the blues out better luck next season girl and­ stop offering ur virginity so freely x

    From john, on Sun 8 Mar 9:44PM

  4. WHAT A PITY THE SEMI FINAL DRAW PAIRED EVERTON AND­ UNITED. I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE SEEN THEM IN THE­ FINAL FOR THE SAKE OF NEVILLE, HOWARD AND SAHA.

    From quatt47, on Sun 8 Mar 9:18PM

  5. welldone everton

    From Lolade, on Sun 8 Mar 8:47PM

  6. WEMBLEY WEMBLEY...COYB's

    From Matthew, on Sun 8 Mar 7:59PM
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    Arsenal 4 - 1 everton !

    From obliss, on Sun 8 Mar 6:59PM

  8. EVERTON I LOVE U. The hero as well as the team is David­ Moyes!!! The way u make things happen is out of the­ world. xxx

    From isthatgoodyah, on Sun 8 Mar 6:41PM

  9. boro @#$%

    From Terry G, on Sun 8 Mar 6:19PM

  10. boro ok southgate the tragedy he must go now

    From Terry G, on Sun 8 Mar 6:18PM

  11. Saha was top for United, just injury blighted poor lad.­ Man United v Everton in the final - bring it on, all­ northern final and balls to the cockney teams.

    From Colonel K, on Sun 8 Mar 6:16PM

  12. boro beaten by a goalkeeper error and an halftime team­ talk by southgate wat the hell he say to players at­ halftime we surrender middfield and try to hang on to ­ a 1-0 lead we lost the game because we didnt attack­ enough in 2nd half southgate you tried this lots an­ lots of times an we usually loose you not learning from­ your mistakes its time for you to go before you really­ mess us up

    From Terry G, on Sun 8 Mar 6:16PM

  13. Nice game, letz wait for the semi final pairing­ tomorrow

    From kunle, on Sun 8 Mar 6:15PM

  14. come on arsenal 3-0 yh

    From Dom, on Sun 8 Mar 6:14PM

  15. seannolan18, linguists have sealed off Birmingham.­ Seems they've found somebody who doesn't speak­ with an accent that sounds like they're a little­ bit on the slow side. He was from London.

    From Martin H, on Sun 8 Mar 6:11PM

  16. Come on guys, villa aren't even a consideration!!

    From Longthorn, on Sun 8 Mar 6:10PM

  17. everton ur the best...

    From mand_73, on Sun 8 Mar 6:10PM

  18. seannolan18, This being an FA Cup related thread, why­ are you going on about a European competition which you­ have no hope in Hell of winning anyway? And staying on­ topic here, the last time Villa won an FA Cup was in­ 1957, so what were you expecting this time around­ anyway???

    From Martin H, on Sun 8 Mar 6:08PM

  19. Lowestpricetiling1983 u must be a Middlesborrow­ supporter, so eat yr heart out......UR TEAM HAS LOST.­ HA HA Why did I KNOW THEY WOULD.....

    From isthatgoodyah, on Sun 8 Mar 6:07PM

  20. Can't believe there are some people banging on­ about Villa here......WTF lol

    From Longthorn, on Sun 8 Mar 6:06PM
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