Played
December 17, 2011 3:00 PM GMT
Goodison Park — Liverpool
Referee:‬ L. Probert‎
Attendance:‬ 31004‎
 
82′ Leon Osman
Grant Holt 28′
   
 
 

Player Ratings: Everton 1-1 Norwich City

Grant Holt's first half opener was cancelled out by a clever finish from Leon Osman to keep the sides within three points of each other after an entertaining clash at Goodison

By David Lynch

  • Tim Howard
    3
    1
    3.00

    Tim Howard

    Had very little to do but claim several long balls. Immune from any fault for the goal.

  • Tony Hibbert
    0
    2
    3.00

    Tony Hibbert

    Always a willing runner, had little to do in defence against a disciplined Surman.

  • Leighton Baines
    3
    0
    3.00

    Leighton Baines

    Forced to leave gaps at the back as Everton's best crosser of the ball. Baines often shoulders much of the Blues' attacking burden and was unfortunate not to contribute towards a goal here with several dangerous crosses.

  • John Heitinga
    1
    3
    2.50

    John Heitinga

    Had looked comfortable against the duel aerial threat of Morison and Holt but was turned woefully easily for the opener.

  • Phil Jagielka
    2
    0
    3.00

    Phil Jagielka

    Managed to keep Morison more quiet than his strike partner but showed a lack of composure, hoofing the ball on numerous occasions.

  • Tim Cahill
    2
    5
    2.50

    Tim Cahill

    Looks a shadow of the late-arriving goalscorer the Everton fans once knew. Really struggled to show the knack of being in the right place yet again and was consequently substituted.

  • Phil Neville
    0
    2
    3.00

    Phil Neville

    A disciplined performance from the captain helped to ensure the Blues' dominance in the middle.

  • Leon Osman
    4
    2
    2.50

    Leon Osman

    Busy on both sides of midfield but unable to provide the necessary cutting edge before a well-taken goal.

  • Marouane Fellaini
    3
    3
    3.00

    Marouane Fellaini

    His biggest contribution constituted an exchange of elbows with Holt. Didn't provide anything near enough in attack but kept the ball steadily.

  • Louis Saha
    7
    0
    3.00

    Louis Saha

    Showed great control as a lone frontman but blighted by a lack of support meaning he had to do too much running.

  • Magaye Gueye
    0
    4
    3.00

    Magaye Gueye

    Enjoyed an incredibly bright start at the heart of everything good in Everton's attack but tailed off severely and failed to affect the game later on. Substituted

Substitutions

  • Royston Drenthe
    17
    0
    3.50

    Royston Drenthe

    Mesmerised the Norwich defence as a late substitute and his great run led to the equaliser.

  • Denis Stracqualursi
    4
    0
    3.00

    Denis Stracqualursi

    Showed good touch in hold-up play and provided the extra body in the box the hosts had been crying out for.

  • Conor McAleny
    0
    0
    0.00

    Conor McAleny

    Too little time to make a difference.

  • John Ruddy
    2
    3
    3.50

    John Ruddy Top of the Match

    Made some wonderful claims to prevent Everton crosses coming to more and instilled confidence in his back four.

  • Russell  Martin
    0
    0
    3.00

    Russell Martin

    Always appeared to be Norwich's last man, clearing off the line and making several key blocks.

  • Zak Whitbread
    0
    0
    3.00

    Zak Whitbread

    Beaten in the air by Cahill on too many occasions but looked comfortable enough standing off the Everton attack.

  • Marc  Tierney
    1
    0
    3.00

    Marc Tierney

    Ensured Everton concentrated their attacks down the other side of the pitch by showing great solidity.

  • Kyle Naughton
    0
    0
    3.00

    Kyle Naughton

    Booked early on for a rash foul on Leighton Baines but did not allow it to affect his performance. Disciplined throughout.

  • Andrew Crofts
    0
    0
    2.50

    Andrew Crofts

    Failed to capitalise on the spaces left by Baines' runs up the left hand side.

  • Andrew Surman
    0
    0
    2.50

    Andrew Surman

    Doubled well with Tierney defensively but provided little in attack.

  • Wesley Hoolahan
    0
    0
    2.50

    Wesley Hoolahan Flop of the Match

    Failed to really control the midfield given Everton's numbers and should have opted to shoot when presented with a chance in the first half.

  • David Fox
    0
    0
    2.50

    David Fox

    Part of a midfield outnumbered and out-thought. Not an area where Norwich excelled.

  • Steve Morison
    1
    0
    3.00

    Steve Morison

    Provided the ball into the box for Holt's opener as their partnership grew in confidence throughout. Withdrawn late on after tiring.

  • Grant  Holt
    0
    0
    3.00

    Grant Holt

    Took his goal brilliantly and was a constant aerial menace.

Substitutions

  • Bradley  Johnson
    0
    0
    2.50

    Bradley Johnson

    Did little to win the midfield battle against an Everton buoyed by their equaliser.

  • Aaron  Wilbraham
    0
    0
    3.00

    Aaron Wilbraham

    A willing runner up top but saw little service in a late cameo.

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