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Played
December 28, 2010 12:30 PM EST
Boleyn Ground — London
Referee:‬ H. Webb‎
Attendance:‬ 33422‎
 
16′ (OG) Tony Hibbert
   
 
 

Player Ratings: West Ham United 1-1 Everton

By Grant Wilson at Upton Park

  • Robert Green
    0
    0
    3.00

    Robert Green

    The England goalkeeper did not have much to do today but whatever he did, he achieved it with minimal effort. Could do nothing to stop Coleman's equaliser in the first half.

  • Julien Faubert
    0
    0
    3.00

    Julien Faubert

    Started the game slowly, often being caught in possession, but improved as the game went on and managed to stop the threat of Pienaar.

  • Matthew Upson
    0
    0
    3.00

    Matthew Upson

    Lead the Hammers backline to great effect and was always on hand to recover any loose balls that found their way past his team-mates.

  • James Tomkins
    0
    0
    3.00

    James Tomkins

    Moved from left-back to centre back for this game and formed a strong partnership with Upson, despite conceding in the first half/

  • H. Ilunga
    0
    0
    3.00

    H. Ilunga

    Replaced Welsh international Gabbidon in the starting line-up but unfortunately injury forced the left-back off in the first half after a good opening to the game.

  • Freddie Sears
    1
    0
    3.50

    Freddie Sears

    The youngster was lively down the right as he tries to cement a regular place in the Hammers side. Used his pace and skill to great effect in the first half but at times his final ball let him down.

  • Scott Parker
    2
    1
    3.50

    Scott Parker Top of the Match

    Was again at the heart of the West Ham midfield and was always looked to create something going forward. Almost got lucky in the first half when his chipped shot beat Tim Howard but flew just over the top of the bar.

  • Radoslav Kovac
    0
    0
    2.50

    Radoslav Kovac

    The Croatian produced the overhead kick to set up the opening goal, but apart from that was quiet in the Hammers midfield and faded in the second half.

  • Boa Morte
    0
    0
    2.50

    Boa Morte

    Replaced Stanislas in the starting XI, and slotted in on the left hand side of midfield.

  • Carlton Cole
    0
    0
    3.00

    Carlton Cole

    Came on for Piquionne in the second half and almost scored the winner, only for his shot slide just wide of Howard's right hand post.

  • Frédéric Piquionne
    0
    0
    3.50

    Frédéric Piquionne

    Caused various problems for the Everton backline, working well with Obinna to open them up. Was also not afraid to work back to help the defence and stop any Everton attacks. Substituted in the second half.

Substitutions

  • Jonathan Spector
    4
    0
    3.00

    Jonathan Spector

    Replaced the injured Ilunga in the first half and was at fault for the Everton goal as he left Coleman unmarked to equalise for Everton.

  • Zavon Hines
    0
    0
    0.00

    Zavon Hines

    Came on for the final five minutes, replacing Obinna, but lacked any real threat.

  • Victor Nsofor Obinna
    1
    0
    3.00

    Victor Nsofor Obinna

    Came into the Hammers attack, replacing Carlton Cole, his pace particularly a threat to Everton. The Nigerian seemed to have a good partnership with Piquionne but was unable to find any real openings. Substituted in second half.

  • Tim Howard
    4
    0
    3.00

    Tim Howard

    The American 'keeper had a few hairy moments in the first half, in particular when a back pass almost fell short. Despite this, he was as reliable as ever and was helpless on Hibbert's own goal.

  • Tony Hibbert
    0
    1
    2.50

    Tony Hibbert Flop of the Match

    The stand in centre back started the game slowly and was immediately forced into an early mistake by running the ball out of play. However it got worse when he deflected a Kovac overhead kick past Howard to give West Ham the lead. However picked up his performance in the second half.

  • Phil Neville
    0
    2
    3.00

    Phil Neville

    The Everton captain is the Toffees own Mr Reliable, and looked threatening in the second half as the away side pushed for victory.

  • Sylvain Distin
    3
    0
    3.00

    Sylvain Distin

    The Frenchman was a rock at the back for Everton once again today. Stayed strong in the tackles and managed to hold off the threat of Piquionne on numerous occasions.

  • Leighton Baines
    2
    1
    3.00

    Leighton Baines

    Was tested early on with the pace and skill of West Ham youngster Sears, but as the game progressed, the left-back looked dangerous going forward although his crosses were not met by the Everton attackers.

  • Seamus Coleman
    2
    0
    3.00

    Seamus Coleman

    Has made the right side of midfield his own, after his loan spell at Blackpool and managed to get on the scoresheet, side-footing the ball past Hammers 'keeper Green in the first half to level the scores

  • Marouane Fellaini
    2
    1
    3.00

    Marouane Fellaini

    The Belgium international was sluggish in possession throughout the first half, with many of his passes finding only West Ham colours. However in the second half, he provided some stability in midfield as Everton looked for the winning goal.

  • Mikel Arteta
    1
    1
    2.50

    Mikel Arteta

    The Spaniard returned in Everton's midfield after suspensions but had one of his quieter days, with only a handful of impressive ball skills worth noting. Substituted in second half.

  • Jack Rodwell
    1
    0
    3.00

    Jack Rodwell

    The midfielder had a great chance in the first half to open the scoring for Everton, but he managed to slide the ball wide of Robert Green's right hand post. Substituted in second half.

  • Steven Pienaar
    3
    1
    3.00

    Steven Pienaar

    The South African used his pace and skill throughout to break down the Hammers defence. However was often caught offside or lost possession. Substituted in second half.

  • Tim Cahill
    1
    0
    3.00

    Tim Cahill

    Turned into a make-shift striker once again for Everton, but was often left isolated. Despite this, the Australian produced the cross to set up Coleman to equalise

Substitutions

  • Diniyar Bilyaletdinov
    1
    1
    0.00

    Diniyar Bilyaletdinov

    Replaced Arteta but had no time to create anything for the Everton attack

  • Jermaine Beckford
    0
    1
    0.00

    Jermaine Beckford

    Came on in the dying minutes but made no real impact.

  • Aiyegbeni Yakubu
    0
    1
    2.50

    Aiyegbeni Yakubu

    Came on for jack Rodwell but was left isolated up front with no real support from the Everton midfield

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