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2 vs 1
Played
January 27, 2012 8:00 PM GMT
Goodison Park — Liverpool
Referee:‬ H. Webb‎
Attendance:‬ 25300‎
 
 

Player Ratings: Everton 2-1 Fulham

In an end-to-end affair with plenty of chances, Landon Donovan inspired Everton to deservedly come from behind to beat Fulham

By Thomas Anthony Wilson

Tim Howard
12
2
3.5

Impressive showing from the American stopper, who was equal to everything that was thrown at him and made vital saves.

Shane Duffy
8
3
3.0

Another solid showing from the young Irish centre-back, who will be looking to cement his place in the side.

John Heitinga
4
4
3.0

Gave away the early penalty but was otherwise faultless.

Leighton Baines
11
3
3.5

Got forward at every available opportunity and was a useful outlet on the left wing

Phil Neville
5
3
3.0

Another no-nonsense performance. Did all the simple things well.

Marouane Fellaini
15
3
3.5

Was a thorn in the visitors' side with his physical and aerial presence and deservedly scored.

Darron Gibson
15
4
3.0

Showed glimpses of quality and rarely gave the ball away.

Tim Cahill
8
4
3.0

Drifted in and out of the game, but was unfortunate not to score from a firm header that struck the bar.

Magaye Gueye
1
4
2.5

Rightfully substituted on the hour mark after a bright start. Provided pace but fizzled out after the break.

Denis Stracqualursi
7
8
3.0

Took his goal well with a clinical header, but the Argentine was otherwise ominous in a rare start for the Toffees

Landon Donovan
Top of the Match
33
7
4.0

The American inspired Everton to victory and set up both goals from two excellent deliveries into the box.

• Substitutions
Royston Drenthe
8
3
3.0

Provided a spark that was missing when he came on for the final part of the game.

Victor Anichebe
5
2
2.5

Hustled and bustled the Fulham defence in the closing stages.

David Stockdale
5
2
3.0

Was helpless for both of Everton's goals and produced some decent saves.

Stephen Kelly
1
5
2.5

Struggled to deal with the constant threat of Baines.

Brede Hangeland
1
4
2.5

Not one of the Norwegian defender's best performances as he struggled after his side went a goal up.

Aaron Hughes
1
4
2.5

Found it hard to deal with the aerial presence of Fellaini.

John Arne Riise
0
9
2.5

Error-prone performance from the ex-Liverpool man.

Chris Baird
0
2
2.5

Tried to get forward as often as he could but couldn't assist Fulham's attack enough times to make a significant impact.

Clint Dempsey
8
7
2.5

Posed a threat whenever he had the ball but drifted in and out of the game.

Danny Murphy
3
3
3.0

No nonsense performance from the skipper, who was always looking for the killer pass.

Damien Duff
0
5
2.5

Was useful on the wing and put in a no-thrills performance.

Bryan Ruiz
10
1
3.0

Was always a threat and was unfortunate not to get a goal his performance deserved. Provided some good deliveries into the box.

Andy Johnson
3
5
3.0

Looked lively whenever he received the ball and ran the line well as he looked to score against his former club.

• Substitutions
Steve Sidwell
Flop of the Match
0
9
2.0

Didn't have a big impact when he came on and gave away needless fouls.

B. Zamora
3
2
2.5

Didn't worry the Everton defence too much when he emerged from the bench.

Results
 
Player Ratings
Tournament
Position
Ranking
Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Jermaine Beckford Jermaine Beckford
Striker
Leicester City
6 0
Darius  Henderson Darius Henderson
Striker
Millwall
4 1
Juan Mata Juan Mata
Striker
Chelsea
4 1
Andy Carroll Andy Carroll
Striker
Liverpool
4 0
Ramires Ramires
Midfielder
Chelsea
4 0