A last-minute equaliser by Steve Sidwell gave Fulham a 2-2 draw at home to Everton in a match that the visiting side should have won. More
- Well what a game that was! Let me know what you thought about that match on Twitter @Reda_Eurosport, another draw for Everton - four in a row now - in a match they should have won. FOLLOW ON TWITTER!
90+4 Baines to take this corner from the right... Bodies everywhere as Schwarzer clears with a punch... Everton come again but Baines runs it out for a goal kick, the final whistle goes, a thrilling 2-2 draw. Phew!
90' GOAL FULHAM! Steve Sidwell squeezes it in at the far post after a brilliant cross by Riether from the right! Berbatov should have scored but mis-kicked it, only for Sidwell to stay calm to finish. Coleman should have blocked him off, and it was him that gave it away initially. 2-2!!
89' NAISMITH MISSES A SITTER! Fulham were carved apart again and the Scot was put clean through with Hangeland upfield, but a low weak shot is well stopped by Schwarzer.
86' Naismith on the right pings a rising cross THAT FELLAINI VOLLEYS BRILLIANTLY but Schwarzer is equal to it with a fine save!
84' Booking for Osman as Fulham have a free-kick on the right...
82' FELLAINI HITS THE POST! And the rebound falls to Naismith but it's kicked off the line by Baird!
80' EVERTON SUB: Mirallas comes off after another fine game on the right, with Naismith replacing him.
78' Hangeland heads just over as a super cross from Riether finds him on the penalty spot. Why's he up there?
75' FULHAM SUB: The loss of Kacaniklic is compensated for as Diarra is replaced by striker Petric.
74' Baird is now playing left-back and he chops down Pienaar to earn himself a booking.
73' FULHAM SUB: Sidwell replaced Kacaniklic just before that goal. Not looking a great move now.
71' GOAL EVERTON! Fellaini again as he controls a high ball superbly and strokes a lovely finish past Schwarzer after shaking off Hughes. 2-1.
67' Mirallas blasts a rising drive across goal but wide after a wonderful backheel from Baines played him in! Fantastic stuff from Everton!
65' Brilliant tackle by Riether! Jelavic was sent clean through by a wonderful Fellaini pass but what an interception!
63' GREAT INTERVENTION SCHWARZER! Mirallas again racing away down the right and a vicious low cross that both Pienaar and Fellaini attack, but a big hand from the Aussie got it away!
62' Mirallas is fouled by Diarra who is booked for the cynical chop.
59' FULHAM SUB: Riise, who has been booked and looked scared during the goal, is replaced by Dejagah.
58' GREAT SAVE HOWARD! Lovely diagonal run and turn from Berbatov to control a through-ball and smash a fantastic drive towards the top left. Howard equal to it.
55' GOAL EVERTON! Fellaini rifles the ball into the top right after a fine run and cross from Mirallas, having been set free by Coleman. Riise was caiught backtracking there.
50' Riether combines with Duff on the right as Fulham look to build a rare possession-led attack. Now it's switched to Kacaniklic, who does really well to find Riise WHO DRILLS ACROSS A WICKED LOW BALL THAT EVERYONE MISSES! Berbatov as about two yards behind it, Ruiz nowhere. Needed Petric in there.
48' BIG MISS AGAIN EVERTON! This time Jagielka attacks a driven cross, flicking it on and Fellaini free at the far post but lazily sticking out a boot and missing it!
46' The second half is underway in West London. Everton kicking things off.
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45+2 Half-time, Fulham lead 1-0 through what has been credited as a Tim Howard own-goal after Bryan Ruiz'z free-kick came off the inside of the post and hit the Everton keeper on its way in.
44' Bad miss from Jelavic after Fulham for once defend poorly, a suicidal back-pass from Baird after Hangeland's header dropped short, but the Croat over-hit his chipped finish well over!
42' Ruiz is down after a Heitinga challenge, but no foul. Baird has to hoof it to touch. Throw Everton on the left. Fulham initially clear their lines, Jagielka hammering one in from range, deflected and inches wide with Schwarzer stranded! Corner.
41' Fantastic challenge from Riether on Fellaini after the Belgian chested down Coleman's cross and steadied the finish!
39' Free-kick Everton on their right then - Baines swings it in and Schwarzer flies out to punch but completely misses it, and so does everyone else!
38' Riise slides in late on Coleman, which earns him the first booking of the game.
37' Coleman runs at Riise, weaving in and out of his opposite number, before curling a low shot on goal that Schwarzer does well to hold with Jelavic lurking.
35' Fellaini threads it through to Jelavic, but Hangeland read the danger to come across to the right and clear from the Croat. Now Baines with a one-two off Pienaar, the left-back swings over a fine cross and Jelavic meets it far post but he heads it into the ground and well wide.
29' Brilliant cross from Coleman that Jelavic just fails to meet with the header, it ricochets around the box AND FELLAINI MUST SCORE but he can't get the shot away, as surprised as anyone it reached him.
13' Fulham counter now as Berbatov does really well to hold it up and feed Riether, now the right-back drills a low shot that Jagielka blocks, the loose ball lands for Riise but he shoots straight at Howard!
9' Everton have a free-kick on the left but the high, swinging ball is easily cleared. But a return ball in from Mirallas, it lands nicely for Fellaini who is on the left-hand edge of the six-yard box but fires at Schwarzer!! Good save, but he should have scored.
7' GOAL FULHAM! Bryan Ruiz with a superb free-kick in off the post, I think it hit Howard on its way in. Own-goal technically, but that is Ruiz's goal.
4' Riether with another block as Everton switch flanks. Very good start from the visitors and they deserved a goal for the next move, Mirallas with a mazy run inside from the right, a step-over by Jelavic and Osman with a drive that is blocked. Phew!
1' Mirallas picks it up on the right, a low ball for OSMAN but his first-time drive is blocked by his own man, Jelavic!
1' The first half is underway at Craven Cottage.
14:35 What do you make of those odds? Any predictions? Let me know what you think on Twitter @Reda_Eurosport. Certainly no real surprises other than Fulham's Kacaniklic getting a start, with Everton putting out their strongets XI and both sides with forward-heavy benches. I'm going for a 2-2 draw. FOLLOW ON TWITTER!
14:20 TEAMS - Fulham: Schwarzer, Riether, Hughes, Hangeland, Riise, Duff, Baird, Diarra, Kacaniklic, Ruiz, Berbatov; Subs: Stockdale, Senderos, Karagounis, Sidwell, Dejagah, Petric, Rodallega /// Everton: Howard, Coleman, Baines, Jagielka, Heitinga, Neville, Pienaar, Mirallas, Fellaini, Osman, Jelavic; Subs: Mucha, Distin, Hitzlsperger, Oviedo, Naismith, Gueye, Anichebe
90' GOAL FULHAM! Steve Sidwell squeezes it in at the far post after a brilliant cross by Riether from the right! Berbatov should have scored but mis-kicked it, only for Sidwell to stay calm to finish. Coleman should have blocked him off, and it was him that gave it away initially. 2-2!!
89' NAISMITH MISSES A SITTER! Fulham were carved apart again and the Scot was put clean through with Hangeland upfield, but a low weak shot is well stopped by Schwarzer.
86' Naismith on the right pings a rising cross THAT FELLAINI VOLLEYS BRILLIANTLY but Schwarzer is equal to it with a fine save!
82' FELLAINI HITS THE POST! And the rebound falls to Naismith but it's kicked off the line by Baird!
78' Hangeland heads just over as a super cross from Riether finds him on the penalty spot. Why's he up there?
71' GOAL EVERTON! Fellaini again as he controls a high ball superbly and strokes a lovely finish past Schwarzer after shaking off Hughes. 2-1.
67' Mirallas blasts a rising drive across goal but wide after a wonderful backheel from Baines played him in! Fantastic stuff from Everton!
65' Brilliant tackle by Riether! Jelavic was sent clean through by a wonderful Fellaini pass but what an interception!
63' GREAT INTERVENTION SCHWARZER! Mirallas again racing away down the right and a vicious low cross that both Pienaar and Fellaini attack, but a big hand from the Aussie got it away!
58' GREAT SAVE HOWARD! Lovely diagonal run and turn from Berbatov to control a through-ball and smash a fantastic drive towards the top left. Howard equal to it.
55' GOAL EVERTON! Fellaini rifles the ball into the top right after a fine run and cross from Mirallas, having been set free by Coleman. Riise was caiught backtracking there.
50' Riether combines with Duff on the right as Fulham look to build a rare possession-led attack. Now it's switched to Kacaniklic, who does really well to find Riise WHO DRILLS ACROSS A WICKED LOW BALL THAT EVERYONE MISSES! Berbatov as about two yards behind it, Ruiz nowhere. Needed Petric in there.
48' BIG MISS AGAIN EVERTON! This time Jagielka attacks a driven cross, flicking it on and Fellaini free at the far post but lazily sticking out a boot and missing it!
44' Bad miss from Jelavic after Fulham for once defend poorly, a suicidal back-pass from Baird after Hangeland's header dropped short, but the Croat over-hit his chipped finish well over!
42' Ruiz is down after a Heitinga challenge, but no foul. Baird has to hoof it to touch. Throw Everton on the left. Fulham initially clear their lines, Jagielka hammering one in from range, deflected and inches wide with Schwarzer stranded! Corner.
41' Fantastic challenge from Riether on Fellaini after the Belgian chested down Coleman's cross and steadied the finish!
39' Free-kick Everton on their right then - Baines swings it in and Schwarzer flies out to punch but completely misses it, and so does everyone else!
37' Coleman runs at Riise, weaving in and out of his opposite number, before curling a low shot on goal that Schwarzer does well to hold with Jelavic lurking.
35' Fellaini threads it through to Jelavic, but Hangeland read the danger to come across to the right and clear from the Croat. Now Baines with a one-two off Pienaar, the left-back swings over a fine cross and Jelavic meets it far post but he heads it into the ground and well wide.
29' Brilliant cross from Coleman that Jelavic just fails to meet with the header, it ricochets around the box AND FELLAINI MUST SCORE but he can't get the shot away, as surprised as anyone it reached him.
13' Fulham counter now as Berbatov does really well to hold it up and feed Riether, now the right-back drills a low shot that Jagielka blocks, the loose ball lands for Riise but he shoots straight at Howard!
9' Everton have a free-kick on the left but the high, swinging ball is easily cleared. But a return ball in from Mirallas, it lands nicely for Fellaini who is on the left-hand edge of the six-yard box but fires at Schwarzer!! Good save, but he should have scored.
7' GOAL FULHAM! Bryan Ruiz with a superb free-kick in off the post, I think it hit Howard on its way in. Own-goal technically, but that is Ruiz's goal.
4' Riether with another block as Everton switch flanks. Very good start from the visitors and they deserved a goal for the next move, Mirallas with a mazy run inside from the right, a step-over by Jelavic and Osman with a drive that is blocked. Phew!
1' Mirallas picks it up on the right, a low ball for OSMAN but his first-time drive is blocked by his own man, Jelavic!
14:20 TEAMS - Fulham: Schwarzer, Riether, Hughes, Hangeland, Riise, Duff, Baird, Diarra, Kacaniklic, Ruiz, Berbatov; Subs: Stockdale, Senderos, Karagounis, Sidwell, Dejagah, Petric, Rodallega /// Everton: Howard, Coleman, Baines, Jagielka, Heitinga, Neville, Pienaar, Mirallas, Fellaini, Osman, Jelavic; Subs: Mucha, Distin, Hitzlsperger, Oviedo, Naismith, Gueye, Anichebe
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We mustn't forget the realities of football. Everton's investment and technical-tactical capacity aren't so much high to keep pace with wealthy giants like Chelsea, United and Man City, conquering PL. However if Blues overcome their early minutes confusion and retain harmony and combative morale, our momentum will revive.
What a kind of play is that? are opponents with us so generous as we are with them? are Blues to score an own goal hat-trick? or are they determined to present our position to down coming rivals?
As Amir remarked in this recent weeks Everton are doing their opponents favors. It is indeed ridiculous that early in every match Blues treat opposite teams to a effortless goal.
Up with Fellaini our team hope. Again the very tragedy, presenting gratis points to opponents by making ridiculous mistakes. It seem this night all accidents conspired to pull Man u up to top of the table.
Justice for Robbing Liverpool last week!
why can i not read any text
euope here we come. EVERTON---EVERTON----EVERTON
Everton all the way come on you blues
What the f***s the matter with Everton , I think they are suffrering fron Owngoalitus "Billy Bue Tomo"
Berbator is pure class...wish he was still with United!
These past 4 games for Everton,we are showing our weakest link is Howard,it seems he needs too concede a goal before he wakes up..and why is Neville is midfield,why is moyes not playing the german Hitzlsperger instead
Wrong line-up Eurosport. Ruiz and Berba will be upfront for FFC. Hoping for a decent match. Everton tend to be a bogey team for us so realistically hoping for a draw. FTID!
who is this clown boril everton will lose ,who are you kidding also cant move into top four well look at table with a win they can you muppet
Yahoo get it wrong every week, Nigel.
the team sheet doesn't show Bryan Ruiz and after the way he changed the game last week he must be in the starting 11
Truth, Sendero's! laugh? if Hanger's don't buck up it may come to it. If Fellani is fit to play and throwing his elbows around it will be a tough test.
Logically if Berba doesn't play will be a draw. Fulham cannot move to top 6 and Everton cannot move to top 4. These teams are not a top performers yet. So they will stay in after the first 5 teams, but one of them can play in UEFA next season.
I expect this to be a great game, of course The Toffees will edge it as they are smarting after the Derby game
The Tofees are in form so it'll take a lot for the Cottagers to dislodge them.