Matchday 17 ~ West Ham vs Everton - Page 3

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:35 AM

Yakubu, who sealed Everton's midweek Carling Cup win, headed home after good work from Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta in the dying moments of the first half.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:36 AM

West Ham missed a host of chances with Dean Ashton volleying wide and Freddie Ljungberg seeing a shot blocked.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:36 AM

And Andy Johnson sealed the win deep in injury time, catching keeper Robert Green off his line.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:36 AM

Interview: Everton boss David Moyes

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:36 AM

Interview: West Ham boss Alan Curbishley

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:36 AM

West Ham were eager to avenge Wednesday's 2-1 Carling Cup quarter-final defeat and driven forward by Scott Parker, they created plenty of goalscoring opportunities before Yakubu broke the deadlock moments before the half-time whistle.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:36 AM

Parker was at the centre of all West Ham's moves going forward, most notably setting up Ashton's looping volley which drifted just wide of Tim Howard's goal midway through the first half.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:36 AM

Ljungberg should have also done better but had his shot blocked after failing to make the most of a one-on-one with keeper Howard.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:36 AM

But against the run of play, Everton gained a crucial edge when Arteta picked out Cahill in the Hammers box and the Australian headed back across the goal to leave the unmarked Yakubu with an easy nod past Green.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:36 AM

It was only Everton's second clear chance of the half - the first came when Leon Osman found space on the edge of the Hammers box but slipped as he struck the ball and it sailed harmlessly over.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:36 AM

West Ham were forced into a change at the start of the second half with Henri Camara on for the injured Carlton Cole.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:37 AM

Parker continued to provide the spark in midfield but Everton, buoyed by their lead, showed more attacking intent and Lee Carsley unleashed a dangerous long-range effort towards the top right-hand corner of the goal, only to see it deflected wide.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:37 AM

Osman was left to rue a missed opportunity when he was sent through into a one-on-one with Green but knocked the ball wide, while a drive from Yakubu from the edge of the box was parried away.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:37 AM

Everton were forced to weather a late barrage, with West Ham keeper Green moving towards the halfway line to help hoist the ball into the box.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:37 AM

But the Toffees regained possession and took advantage of a defenceless goal as substitute Johnson lofted a shot over the retreating Green to secure victory.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:37 AM

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley:
"Where we were left wanting is that we needed to take that first chance - we had a glorious couple of chances and didn't take them.

"We've had two tight games with Everton but they've been closer than the scores suggest. I think Everton's first goal on the stroke of half-time was a blow.

"But the second half, we gave it our best shot but didn't have the quality to break them down."

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:37 AM

Everton boss David Moyes on Yakubu:
"It probably shouldn't be a surprise to him that he's a leading goalscorer.

"He scores goals, he gets in the right position and his play has been really good - he's linking the team up and his work-rate is excellent.

"We think we've got good players, a great football club, and we're trying to make strides in the Premier League."

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:37 AM

West Ham: Green, Neill, Collins, Upson, McCartney, Solano (Noble 59), Parker, Mullins (Reid 79), Ljungberg, Ashton, Cole (Camara 46).

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:37 AM

Subs Not Used: Wright, Spector.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:37 AM

Booked: Ljungberg.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:38 AM

Everton: Howard, Neville, Yobo, Jagielka, Lescott, Arteta, Osman, Carsley, Pienaar, Cahill, Yakubu (Johnson 87).

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:38 AM

Subs Not Used: Wessels, Hibbert, Gravesen, McFadden.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:38 AM

Booked: Yakubu, Johnson.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:38 AM

Goals: Yakubu 45, Johnson 90.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:38 AM

Att: 34,430

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:38 AM

Ref: Steve Tanner (Somerset).

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:38 AM

Yakubu scored at Upton Park for the second time in a week

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:39 AM

Ayegbeni Yakubu continued his hot goal-scoring streak as Everton beat West Ham United for the second time in four days.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:39 AM

The Nigerian pounced for his fifth goal in three matches - and 11th of the season - shortly before half-time as Everton sealed an East London double. On Wednesday night, Yakubu capitalised on a defensive mix-up to book Everton a place in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup.

Freddy Adu · 12-16-2007, 04:39 AM

Here he took advantage of some slack marking and latched onto Tim Cahill's knock-down to extend Everton's unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions.

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12-16-2007, 04:36 AM	#62 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	West Ham missed a host of chances with Dean Ashton volleying wide and Freddie Ljungberg seeing a shot blocked.

12-16-2007, 04:36 AM	#63 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	And Andy Johnson sealed the win deep in injury time, catching keeper Robert Green off his line.

12-16-2007, 04:36 AM	#64 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Interview: Everton boss David Moyes

12-16-2007, 04:36 AM	#65 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Interview: West Ham boss Alan Curbishley

12-16-2007, 04:36 AM	#66 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	West Ham were eager to avenge Wednesday's 2-1 Carling Cup quarter-final defeat and driven forward by Scott Parker, they created plenty of goalscoring opportunities before Yakubu broke the deadlock moments before the half-time whistle.

12-16-2007, 04:36 AM	#67 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Parker was at the centre of all West Ham's moves going forward, most notably setting up Ashton's looping volley which drifted just wide of Tim Howard's goal midway through the first half.

12-16-2007, 04:36 AM	#68 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Ljungberg should have also done better but had his shot blocked after failing to make the most of a one-on-one with keeper Howard.

12-16-2007, 04:36 AM	#69 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	But against the run of play, Everton gained a crucial edge when Arteta picked out Cahill in the Hammers box and the Australian headed back across the goal to leave the unmarked Yakubu with an easy nod past Green.

12-16-2007, 04:36 AM	#70 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	It was only Everton's second clear chance of the half - the first came when Leon Osman found space on the edge of the Hammers box but slipped as he struck the ball and it sailed harmlessly over.

12-16-2007, 04:36 AM	#71 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	West Ham were forced into a change at the start of the second half with Henri Camara on for the injured Carlton Cole.

12-16-2007, 04:37 AM	#72 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Parker continued to provide the spark in midfield but Everton, buoyed by their lead, showed more attacking intent and Lee Carsley unleashed a dangerous long-range effort towards the top right-hand corner of the goal, only to see it deflected wide.

12-16-2007, 04:37 AM	#73 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Osman was left to rue a missed opportunity when he was sent through into a one-on-one with Green but knocked the ball wide, while a drive from Yakubu from the edge of the box was parried away.

12-16-2007, 04:37 AM	#74 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Everton were forced to weather a late barrage, with West Ham keeper Green moving towards the halfway line to help hoist the ball into the box.

12-16-2007, 04:37 AM	#75 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	But the Toffees regained possession and took advantage of a defenceless goal as substitute Johnson lofted a shot over the retreating Green to secure victory.

12-16-2007, 04:37 AM	#76 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	West Ham boss Alan Curbishley: "Where we were left wanting is that we needed to take that first chance - we had a glorious couple of chances and didn't take them. "We've had two tight games with Everton but they've been closer than the scores suggest. I think Everton's first goal on the stroke of half-time was a blow. "But the second half, we gave it our best shot but didn't have the quality to break them down."

12-16-2007, 04:37 AM	#77 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Everton boss David Moyes on Yakubu: "It probably shouldn't be a surprise to him that he's a leading goalscorer. "He scores goals, he gets in the right position and his play has been really good - he's linking the team up and his work-rate is excellent. "We think we've got good players, a great football club, and we're trying to make strides in the Premier League."

12-16-2007, 04:37 AM	#78 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	West Ham: Green, Neill, Collins, Upson, McCartney, Solano (Noble 59), Parker, Mullins (Reid 79), Ljungberg, Ashton, Cole (Camara 46).

12-16-2007, 04:37 AM	#79 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Subs Not Used: Wright, Spector.

12-16-2007, 04:37 AM	#80 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Booked: Ljungberg.

12-16-2007, 04:38 AM	#81 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Everton: Howard, Neville, Yobo, Jagielka, Lescott, Arteta, Osman, Carsley, Pienaar, Cahill, Yakubu (Johnson 87).

12-16-2007, 04:38 AM	#82 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Subs Not Used: Wessels, Hibbert, Gravesen, McFadden.

12-16-2007, 04:38 AM	#83 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Booked: Yakubu, Johnson.

12-16-2007, 04:38 AM	#84 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Goals: Yakubu 45, Johnson 90.

12-16-2007, 04:38 AM	#85 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Att: 34,430

12-16-2007, 04:38 AM	#86 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Ref: Steve Tanner (Somerset).

12-16-2007, 04:38 AM	#87 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Yakubu scored at Upton Park for the second time in a week

12-16-2007, 04:39 AM	#88 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Ayegbeni Yakubu continued his hot goal-scoring streak as Everton beat West Ham United for the second time in four days.

12-16-2007, 04:39 AM	#89 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	The Nigerian pounced for his fifth goal in three matches - and 11th of the season - shortly before half-time as Everton sealed an East London double. On Wednesday night, Yakubu capitalised on a defensive mix-up to book Everton a place in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup.

12-16-2007, 04:39 AM	#90 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Here he took advantage of some slack marking and latched onto Tim Cahill's knock-down to extend Everton's unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions.