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DEFENCES DEFIANT IN GREAT GOODISON BATTLE
Goal Crop That Might Have Been
Dean's Last Minute Header Decides Game of Missed Chances.
Sagar's Saves
By the Pilot.
The 67 th Football League “Derby” between Everton and Liverpool will go on record as a game of missed chances. There was a lack of finality about the play. A crop of goals should have matured but finishing of both sides was weak. Play in midfield was fast and exciting, but the respective defences proved too enterprising for rather disjointed forwards. The honours went to Sagar and Riley, who were never out of position and never at a loss to intervene. Everton were the better side in the first half, but Liverpool came into their own after the interval and always looked dangerous. A sensational last-minute goal by Dean decided the match. The pre-match excitement in the 67 th League battle between Everton and Liverpool did not savour of the real “Derby” day atmosphere. There were a few rattles and a good display of favours –that was all. I met Tom Bradshaw before the match, owing to injury he was missing his first local Derby since joining Liverpool from Bury. He and Johnson however, definitely well turn out for Liverpool on Monday against Blackpool. My friend writing from Harrogate tells me that Tommy White the Everton international is making good progress at the spa where he is undergoing a serious of special baths and diet. White is accompanied by Hunter Hart. The principals in next week's title were present with their supporters, and I noticed the representatives of several league clubs in the stand. Sagat and Britton came in for special applause when the teams fielded –this honour of their being chosen for the Football league. Teams: - Everton: Sagar, goal; Cresswell and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson, Stein, forwards. Liverpool: - Riley goal; Steel and Blenkinsop (captain), backs; Morrison, Low and McDougall, half-backs; Taylor, Hodgson, English, Wright, and Hanson, forwards. Referee Mr. A. Taylor (Wigan) . Dean won the toss and the first real chance was initiated by Stevenson, who sent Everton's right flank going. The ball was swept clean across to the left where Stein through on the good ground failed to centre.
A Thrill.
Next a thrill in the Reds' goalmouth, Stevenson took a ball which Steel failed to kick and Riley had to save at the post. Then Low intercepted to prevent Dixie getting busy, Gee being totally alert at the other end. Then came the big thrill in which Liverpool had hard luck in not taking the lead. The ball was pushed up the middle, and English headed across to Hanson. Hanson's centre was perfectly timed and it enabled Taylor to cut in, hit it first time and crash the ball against the goalpost. Sagar eventually put paid to the raid. Stevenson wandered across to the right wing and Leyfield was able to go through and Cunliffe holding off the opposition, Dean was positioned for the cross, only to header sped over the top. T was fast, hectic football with plenty of excitement and good conditions. The Reds' defence was hard pressed, with sprightly work by the Everton players, and three corners were forced on the right. Then came a chance to Dean, the sort Deans dreams about. Stein swept the ball into the middle, over the head of everyone and Dean forged ahead with only Riley to beat yet hooked over the top. It was a wonderful opportunity passed away. Then after Dean had another chance a hard one this time, but Blenkinsop conceded a corner to save. The pace was a cracker and the 40,000 spectators were not having a dull time of it.
Riley's Easy Time.
Everton Have Chances But lack Marksmen .
Everton were having slightly more of the game, and certainly were getting the attacking chances. Riley however was not unduly tested because the blues marksmanship was not good. When Cunliffe went through on his own his shot was ill-timed. Then Everton had a half-way free kick, Dean sprang a surprise on the defence by bursting through as soon as the ball was kicked only his back-header went across the goal. Everton kept pegging away, and now Cunliffe banged one straight at Riley. Then a real let-off for Everton, Gee and Cresswell got in a tangle and English found himself in possession and only Sagar to beat. English made a hurried shot from the edge of the penalty area when he might of gone on, and the ball hit the net support. Liverpool had their backs to the wall again and Cunliffe tried a surprise back shot which passed inches wide of the mark. English was an enterprising raider for Liverpool, and his fellow-Irishman, was a courageous defender for the Blues. English ran through on his own Sagar coming out to pick the ball off his toes in brilliant style. Still further corners came to Everton, but they were of no prevail. Leyfield made a flying centre, and Riley and Dean flying leaps, Riley just touching the ball aside for still another corner kick. Liverpool attacked only spasmodically their half-backs being busy watching Everton's sprightly attackers to give their own forwards support.
Half-time Everton 0 Liverpool 0.
Everton had enjoyed the better of the first half, but several good chances were missed. Liverpool's defence had been exceptionally good, but their forwards had been given indifferent support. On resuming, English once again shot too quickly Sagar being untroubled. Stevenson pushed the ball forward for Stein to run in close and turn back an ideal low pass. Stevenson, who was running in, had that “cushy” complex –his legs became entangled and he missed a wonderful chance. There is no doubt but that Everton's finishing had been woefully weak. English got the ball into the net –but long after the whistle had gone for offside. He did the same thing again off a return from Hanson, just one second after the whistle had ruled Hanson offside.
Corner Kick Drama.
Sagar's Great Double-Fisted Save from English.
A corner to Liverpool and the crowd became strangely hushed as Taylor swung the ball in. English was there to head in. It looked all over a goal, but Sagar, who seemed to anticipate everything this afternoon, was there with a mighty double-handed save. Then Low saved the day for Liverpool. Britton centred to the goalmouth, Dean heading back for Cunliffe to try a hook shot. The ball beat Riley but Low had dropped back to the goal-line and prevented the ball entering the net. Dean claimed a foul against Low and argued. The referee called him to book and Liverpool had a free kick. From this Hodgson delivered a wonderful header, and the ball was flying to the top right hand corner of the net, when Sagar leapt across and made the super save. Taylor tricked three men and delivered a low centre, which Wright back-heeled goalwards. Once again it looked that the Reds were in front, but Sagar dived across to make another mighty save. Then came Liverpool's escape. Dean's header was followed by quick shots from Leyfield and Stevenson, and how the ball was kept out of goal only Riley knows. He was there with the final drag and dive to win the day. Another mightily save by Sagar. Hanson swung the ball across to Taylor whose return was cleverly placed to the near corner by English. Hats were in the air to greet the goal when Sagar flung himself full length and turned the ball around the post. Back swept Everton, Leyfield striking the bar with his centre and Stein shooting against Dean's legs. So everything was balanced out. With 30 seconds to go Dean came through with a sensational goal to give Everton a dramatic victory. The ball was whipped to Leyfield, who made ground and placed towards the far post. Dean crouched low and whipped the ball into the net as Riley advanced. Final Everton 1 Liverpool 0.
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Goal Crop That Might Have Been
Dean's Last Minute Header Decides Game of Missed Chances.
Sagar's Saves
By the Pilot.
The 67 th Football League “Derby” between Everton and Liverpool will go on record as a game of missed chances. There was a lack of finality about the play. A crop of goals should have matured but finishing of both sides was weak. Play in midfield was fast and exciting, but the respective defences proved too enterprising for rather disjointed forwards. The honours went to Sagar and Riley, who were never out of position and never at a loss to intervene. Everton were the better side in the first half, but Liverpool came into their own after the interval and always looked dangerous. A sensational last-minute goal by Dean decided the match. The pre-match excitement in the 67 th League battle between Everton and Liverpool did not savour of the real “Derby” day atmosphere. There were a few rattles and a good display of favours –that was all. I met Tom Bradshaw before the match, owing to injury he was missing his first local Derby since joining Liverpool from Bury. He and Johnson however, definitely well turn out for Liverpool on Monday against Blackpool. My friend writing from Harrogate tells me that Tommy White the Everton international is making good progress at the spa where he is undergoing a serious of special baths and diet. White is accompanied by Hunter Hart. The principals in next week's title were present with their supporters, and I noticed the representatives of several league clubs in the stand. Sagat and Britton came in for special applause when the teams fielded –this honour of their being chosen for the Football league. Teams: - Everton: Sagar, goal; Cresswell and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson, Stein, forwards. Liverpool: - Riley goal; Steel and Blenkinsop (captain), backs; Morrison, Low and McDougall, half-backs; Taylor, Hodgson, English, Wright, and Hanson, forwards. Referee Mr. A. Taylor (Wigan) . Dean won the toss and the first real chance was initiated by Stevenson, who sent Everton's right flank going. The ball was swept clean across to the left where Stein through on the good ground failed to centre.
A Thrill.
Next a thrill in the Reds' goalmouth, Stevenson took a ball which Steel failed to kick and Riley had to save at the post. Then Low intercepted to prevent Dixie getting busy, Gee being totally alert at the other end. Then came the big thrill in which Liverpool had hard luck in not taking the lead. The ball was pushed up the middle, and English headed across to Hanson. Hanson's centre was perfectly timed and it enabled Taylor to cut in, hit it first time and crash the ball against the goalpost. Sagar eventually put paid to the raid. Stevenson wandered across to the right wing and Leyfield was able to go through and Cunliffe holding off the opposition, Dean was positioned for the cross, only to header sped over the top. T was fast, hectic football with plenty of excitement and good conditions. The Reds' defence was hard pressed, with sprightly work by the Everton players, and three corners were forced on the right. Then came a chance to Dean, the sort Deans dreams about. Stein swept the ball into the middle, over the head of everyone and Dean forged ahead with only Riley to beat yet hooked over the top. It was a wonderful opportunity passed away. Then after Dean had another chance a hard one this time, but Blenkinsop conceded a corner to save. The pace was a cracker and the 40,000 spectators were not having a dull time of it.
Riley's Easy Time.
Everton Have Chances But lack Marksmen .
Everton were having slightly more of the game, and certainly were getting the attacking chances. Riley however was not unduly tested because the blues marksmanship was not good. When Cunliffe went through on his own his shot was ill-timed. Then Everton had a half-way free kick, Dean sprang a surprise on the defence by bursting through as soon as the ball was kicked only his back-header went across the goal. Everton kept pegging away, and now Cunliffe banged one straight at Riley. Then a real let-off for Everton, Gee and Cresswell got in a tangle and English found himself in possession and only Sagar to beat. English made a hurried shot from the edge of the penalty area when he might of gone on, and the ball hit the net support. Liverpool had their backs to the wall again and Cunliffe tried a surprise back shot which passed inches wide of the mark. English was an enterprising raider for Liverpool, and his fellow-Irishman, was a courageous defender for the Blues. English ran through on his own Sagar coming out to pick the ball off his toes in brilliant style. Still further corners came to Everton, but they were of no prevail. Leyfield made a flying centre, and Riley and Dean flying leaps, Riley just touching the ball aside for still another corner kick. Liverpool attacked only spasmodically their half-backs being busy watching Everton's sprightly attackers to give their own forwards support.
Half-time Everton 0 Liverpool 0.
Everton had enjoyed the better of the first half, but several good chances were missed. Liverpool's defence had been exceptionally good, but their forwards had been given indifferent support. On resuming, English once again shot too quickly Sagar being untroubled. Stevenson pushed the ball forward for Stein to run in close and turn back an ideal low pass. Stevenson, who was running in, had that “cushy” complex –his legs became entangled and he missed a wonderful chance. There is no doubt but that Everton's finishing had been woefully weak. English got the ball into the net –but long after the whistle had gone for offside. He did the same thing again off a return from Hanson, just one second after the whistle had ruled Hanson offside.
Corner Kick Drama.
Sagar's Great Double-Fisted Save from English.
A corner to Liverpool and the crowd became strangely hushed as Taylor swung the ball in. English was there to head in. It looked all over a goal, but Sagar, who seemed to anticipate everything this afternoon, was there with a mighty double-handed save. Then Low saved the day for Liverpool. Britton centred to the goalmouth, Dean heading back for Cunliffe to try a hook shot. The ball beat Riley but Low had dropped back to the goal-line and prevented the ball entering the net. Dean claimed a foul against Low and argued. The referee called him to book and Liverpool had a free kick. From this Hodgson delivered a wonderful header, and the ball was flying to the top right hand corner of the net, when Sagar leapt across and made the super save. Taylor tricked three men and delivered a low centre, which Wright back-heeled goalwards. Once again it looked that the Reds were in front, but Sagar dived across to make another mighty save. Then came Liverpool's escape. Dean's header was followed by quick shots from Leyfield and Stevenson, and how the ball was kept out of goal only Riley knows. He was there with the final drag and dive to win the day. Another mightily save by Sagar. Hanson swung the ball across to Taylor whose return was cleverly placed to the near corner by English. Hats were in the air to greet the goal when Sagar flung himself full length and turned the ball around the post. Back swept Everton, Leyfield striking the bar with his centre and Stein shooting against Dean's legs. So everything was balanced out. With 30 seconds to go Dean came through with a sensational goal to give Everton a dramatic victory. The ball was whipped to Leyfield, who made ground and placed towards the far post. Dean crouched low and whipped the ball into the net as Riley advanced. Final Everton 1 Liverpool 0.
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