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CRAFT –AND SAGAR –WINS “DERBY” THRILLER
Everton Find Their Feet in Last Half-Hour.
By The Pilot.
Failure to stand the pace and the brilliance of Sagar in goal brought defeat to Liverpool by two clear goals in Saturday’s 71st “Derby” game with Everton, at Goodison Park. Liverpool, in the first half, were the more incisive force, but they could not crown their rapier-like raids with goals, because the shooting was left to the wingers and because Sagar was the presiding genius in goal. Everton were fortunate not to be in arrears at the interval even though they had revealed greater cohesive ability throughout. After an hour the Blues came into their own. Their precise manoeuvre had gradually damped the fire in Liverpool. Errors were made by the Reds and once Stevenson had scored –in 63 minutes –the match was virtually won.
Everton Dominate.
Everton dominated the play in the last half-hour with even greater effect than did Liverpool early on. Right to the end it was Everton. Everton all the time and so the victory was not underserved. For sheer enthusiasm –full marks to Liverpool; for sheer soccer craft and finishing power –full marks to Everton; sportsmanlike play –full marks to both teams; for perfect control –full marks to Referee Gould and his linesmen. This was a grand game; a joyous exhibition of football. Everyone was surprised at the sprightliness of the Reds, following their dull display at Chelsea, and on this form they will win more points than they drop. More effective work from the inside forwards is needed, that is all. The side suffered owing to an injury to Blenkinsop, but that had no bearing on the result. Everton had won the game by then by virtue of Stevenson’s goal. As I anticipated it was a game of enthusiasm versus craft and craft getting there in the end. Everton’s fault was in defence where Jackson and Cook played too far apart and did not cover as well as they can. Nieuwenhuys and Hanson were quick to take advantage and they went near to clinching the deal.
The Heroes.
The heroes of the game were Sagar, Dean, Gee, Bradshaw, Nieuwenhuys, Hanson, and McDougall. Sagar was magnificent. He defied the might of Liverpool time after time, and proved that there is no better goalkeeper in the four countries. Dean was just as effective as he was a few seasons ago. His footwork was as good as his heading. His coolness ball control, quick-thinking and perfect leadership bore out the words of Chairman Mr. Will Cuff –“There is no better centre forward playing today.” Dean was the inspiring force behind the Blues. Gee was a grand centre half, who not only kept a hold on the go-ahead Howe, but fed his forwards with meticulous care. Gee is the centrepiece of Everton’s all-attack plan and it is making for more enjoyable football. Nieuwenhuys and Hanson revealed pace and accuracy in finishing while none hot better. McDougall had his best game to date. Bradshaw was the big bulwark that faced the Blues’ raiders, and no player on the field got through so much work in such a thorough manner. No commentary would be complete without a good word for Busby, Britton, and Mercer –the master tacticians. All were refreshingly progressive. Yes a strange “Derby” but a thriller and as clean as a new pin. Combined football ability won the day, but cheers, boys, for all concerned!
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Everton Find Their Feet in Last Half-Hour.
By The Pilot.
Failure to stand the pace and the brilliance of Sagar in goal brought defeat to Liverpool by two clear goals in Saturday’s 71st “Derby” game with Everton, at Goodison Park. Liverpool, in the first half, were the more incisive force, but they could not crown their rapier-like raids with goals, because the shooting was left to the wingers and because Sagar was the presiding genius in goal. Everton were fortunate not to be in arrears at the interval even though they had revealed greater cohesive ability throughout. After an hour the Blues came into their own. Their precise manoeuvre had gradually damped the fire in Liverpool. Errors were made by the Reds and once Stevenson had scored –in 63 minutes –the match was virtually won.
Everton Dominate.
Everton dominated the play in the last half-hour with even greater effect than did Liverpool early on. Right to the end it was Everton. Everton all the time and so the victory was not underserved. For sheer enthusiasm –full marks to Liverpool; for sheer soccer craft and finishing power –full marks to Everton; sportsmanlike play –full marks to both teams; for perfect control –full marks to Referee Gould and his linesmen. This was a grand game; a joyous exhibition of football. Everyone was surprised at the sprightliness of the Reds, following their dull display at Chelsea, and on this form they will win more points than they drop. More effective work from the inside forwards is needed, that is all. The side suffered owing to an injury to Blenkinsop, but that had no bearing on the result. Everton had won the game by then by virtue of Stevenson’s goal. As I anticipated it was a game of enthusiasm versus craft and craft getting there in the end. Everton’s fault was in defence where Jackson and Cook played too far apart and did not cover as well as they can. Nieuwenhuys and Hanson were quick to take advantage and they went near to clinching the deal.
The Heroes.
The heroes of the game were Sagar, Dean, Gee, Bradshaw, Nieuwenhuys, Hanson, and McDougall. Sagar was magnificent. He defied the might of Liverpool time after time, and proved that there is no better goalkeeper in the four countries. Dean was just as effective as he was a few seasons ago. His footwork was as good as his heading. His coolness ball control, quick-thinking and perfect leadership bore out the words of Chairman Mr. Will Cuff –“There is no better centre forward playing today.” Dean was the inspiring force behind the Blues. Gee was a grand centre half, who not only kept a hold on the go-ahead Howe, but fed his forwards with meticulous care. Gee is the centrepiece of Everton’s all-attack plan and it is making for more enjoyable football. Nieuwenhuys and Hanson revealed pace and accuracy in finishing while none hot better. McDougall had his best game to date. Bradshaw was the big bulwark that faced the Blues’ raiders, and no player on the field got through so much work in such a thorough manner. No commentary would be complete without a good word for Busby, Britton, and Mercer –the master tacticians. All were refreshingly progressive. Yes a strange “Derby” but a thriller and as clean as a new pin. Combined football ability won the day, but cheers, boys, for all concerned!
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