Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane goals as Everton beat Fulham . Everton also finally broke the three-match winning streak in the premier league which was now 2-0 over Fulham at Hill Dickinson stadium as Iwell. The decisive ones were Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane with the goals as the men of David Moyes have found their pace and strength before the home audience. The Toffees were patient and tough in defeating an ailing Fulham who despite many early obstacles two disallowed goals like the Toffees; they have been too close to the relegation zone.
The first half proved a tale of domineering which had no reward to Everton. Moyes controlled the possession, made some opportunities and struck the woodwork yet two of the goals were disallowed due to offside before Gueye scored at the brink of the first half.
Thierno Barry, who was summer signing, in need to get his first goal on English soil, believed that he had done so midway into the first period and only to realise the flag was raised after Iliman Ndiaye was called offside in the buildup. A few seconds later, James Tarkowski, a defender, headed a goal similar to the one that the hosts had been denied, but once again, there was a VAR query that stopped it.
The anger of the crowd was very intense, and the temper of Moyes in the touchline swelled in signalling six minutes of stoppage time. But relief soon followed. Fulham had cleared a corner poorly and the loose ball hit Idrissa Gueye who had beaten Bernd Leno with a 12 yards slam. The persistence of the Toffees was lastly paid off and they headed into halftime with a justifies 1-0 lead.
Everton made strong performances to begin the second half seeking a second goal that will seal the game. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who did impress with his efforts and goal, was seemingly about to make the advantage twofold following a delicious build-up when one more time the flag was raised over the third Everton goal being ruled guilty of offside.
After going forward with little in the first half, Fulham started to be more ambitious in the second half. The ineffective Raul Jimenez was brought on in place of Rodrigo Muniz, who came the closest to having drawn. Never put much to the test the England goal-keeper was still on his guard as the visitors advanced.
The defense by Tarkowski and Michael Keane of Everton was on the tall. Another one of the most memorable moments was the proceeds of Iliman Ndiaye, who went back brilliantly to strike a goal-bound shot by Kevin that would have been a definite equalizer except that Ndiaye produced the goal-saving act. And that clearance was the mark of a new found confidence in Everton, a mark of a new self-confidence after weeks of bad play.
Michael Keane Seals the Win
So, after nine minutes it was possible to see their insurance goal by Everton. A perfect corner was given by dewsbury hall, and the highest leape of all came to Michael Keane, a glance of a header, or it might have been a shoulder, at the extreme corner, leaving Bernd Leno with no opportunity.
Hill Dickinson Stadium was celebrating at the goal and it could be seen that Moyes was relieved on the touchline. This performance was a reminder to the manager that despite the mounting pressure in the recent weeks under his watch, there is still the fighting spirit in what is happening at Everton.
After this the Toffees made the tempo, and with smart possession keeping obtained frustrated a Fulham side that appeared to have run out of thoughts. This piece of paper was as precious to Moyes as the three points were, because his side had lost the previous five matches of their league programme.
Moyes Is Motivated by Team Exhibition.
David Moyes commended his players after the match because of their strength and personality. Nobody would have felt disappointed after the forbidden goals in the beginning, he said, but the boys held to the scheme, kept themselves down, and got their due.
This was a positive performance indeed. Midfield control by Gueye, creativity of Dewsbury-Hall and leadership of Keane at the back were all impressive. Toffees are capable of maintaining the clean sheet and controlling the pace of the game at the end of it, which will give Moyes confidence as the Everton are striving to reach the top half of the Premiership.
The win is a turning point to Everton as it thoroughly unleashed its aggression, patience and discipline in tactics as it was able to bring down a cunning Fulham. Although the Toffees are yet to polish their attack, this win gives a boost of confidence before they encounter their next matches. In the case of Fulham, the problem is even deeper as lack of performance when out of the ground puts them into a relegation fray.
Provided that Moyes manages to continue such a momentum, Everton may still be able to be consistent and ascend up the ladder of the Premier League. In the case of Silva, it has become so imperative that Fulham fixes the travel sickness.
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