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EVERTON'S
BEST. LIVERPOOL WELL BEATEN AT GOODISON. Everton beat Liverpool in the first of the local “Derby” games at Goodison Park, on Saturday and few of the 51,000, who paid Ј3150 for admission would deny that the victory went to the clever side. Indeed, the score rather flattered Liverpool, for Everton were really a better side than the score indicates, and on the play they deserved to win by a greater margin. For the most part it was bright, clean, football, and the players deserved credit for the efforts they made to play the game in the right spirit. Liverpool were without Longworth, and it was expected that Lucas would fill the vacancy, but at the last moment he was kept out of the side through injury, and Parry was introduced to partner McKinlay. It could not be said, however, that parry's inclusion affected the result, for little fault could be found with Liverpool's defence. The chief weakness was in the half-backs, especially the wing halves who were quite incapable of holding the Everton forwards. This weakness was reflected in the work of their own forwards who, without the support that should have been forthcoming from the middle line, failed to penetrate the Everton defence with the power necessary for success. A BRILLIANT GOAL. The goal that won the game for Everton was cored by Chadwick after 30 minutes' play, and it is safe to say that a better goal has not been seen at the Goodison ground for many a long day. McBain served up nice pass down the centre, and Chadwick, taking the ball in his stride, moved a couple of yards, and then drove in a shot with such force, that Scott was powerless to prevent the ball entering the net at the corner. It was an electrical movement that left the defence helpless. For some time prior to this Everton had shown great keenness, and their play reached a high standard. Liverpool too, played well, but there was not the same consistency of effort and that Everton should take the lead was only in keeping with the trend of the play. Two free kicks, fell to Everton early on and a fine shot by Troup, who has not played a better game this season, brought Scott to his knees. Then McKinlay took a free kick that pulled a trifle wide and a clever movement by Liverpool caused much concern in the Everton goal. Forshaw got the ball across and it needed only a touch to send it to goal. Walsh just failed to reach the ball and when Hopkins returned it Pratt shot for Fern to save by advancing to meet the drive. There was plenty of shooting and both Troup and Chambers were prominent with good efforts. A FAST PACE. The pace was fast and delightful footwork was made more attractive by deft touches. McBain was a master in this respect and the solid work of the Everton middle line played a big part in the fortunes of the game. Although Liverpool opened the second half with a vigorous attack Scott was soon busy and when he fell, and for a moment lost the ball, he was fortunate to meet Irvine's shot while on the ground. Hart started a dribble and worked up a splendid position, but he held the ball too long instead of passing to Cock who was standing with an open goal. Then Fern was almost beaten when he fumbled a centre by Forshaw and the ball was only cleared with difficulty. The good shooting continued and after Walsh had shot wide from a difficult angle Everton returned to the attack. SCOTT'S WONDERFUL SAVE. Chadwick provided another thrill, and Scott relied with a magnificent save. It was a brilliant shot that Chadwick aimed at the Liverpool goal, and as the ball appeared to steer a course for the corner of the goal, Scott threw himself full length and caught it with great cleverness. Troup occasionally fell back to help the defence as the Liverpool attack increased, but the nearest Liverpool got to a goal was when Walsh headed on to the crossbar from a corner. Chadwick was a trifle late in controlling the ball, and he missed a fine chance of increasing Everton's score, but the greatest miss of the day was made by Cock, who shot very wide with an open goal. Everton certainly saved their best work for the game, for there was not a weak link in the side. The defence was sound, and the cleverness of the half-backs eased the work for the defenders to an appreciable extent. McBain played a great game. He was tactful and effective in all his movements. There was a capital understanding in the forwards, and Irvine and Chedgzoy paired to greater advantage than for some weeks. Troup has rarely been seen in better form. He made many spirited runs and his shooting was extremely good, while Chadwick was always a dangerous shooter. Scott was the great man on the Liverpool side and Parry and McKinlay did a deal of capital work, but they were too heavily burdened through the collapses of the half back line. Wadsworth played with great energy did the utmost in a difficult position. By comparison the Liverpool forwards were poor although Chambers tried hard to give his side a lead. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, McDonald, and Livingstone, backs, Brown, McBain, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. Liverpool: - Scott, goal, Parry, and McKinlay (captain), backs, McNab, Wadsworth, and Pratt, half-backs, Lacey, Forshaw, Walsh, Chambers, and Hopkin, forwards. Referee Mr. Howcroft. Copyright - The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury - Transcribed by bluecorrespondent.co.nr |
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