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Independent:Everton 1 Chelsea 1: McFadden strike chastens ChelseaBrilliance of Lampard eventually breaches the formidable barrier putup by EvertonBy Guy Hodgson at Goodison ParkRespect? Jose Mourinho's moan is that he does not get enough of it.Champions, runaway Premiership leaders, but there is always someonenot paying due deference and yesterday it was Everton.Handicapped by injury to the extent that Phil Neville had to play atcentre-back, Everton refused to act as cheerleaders on the SpecialOne's garlanded path to the FA Cup final and proved such an imposingbarrier they squeezed a replay out of Chelsea. They are in tomorrow'sfifth-round draw and, given the swaggering confidence of Mourinho'steam in the League, that is a genuine Cup shock.And it would have rocketed on to the Richter scale but for FrankLampard. He got an equaliser with 17 minutes to go - just when itappeared that Everton would withstand the relentless Chelsea onslaughtand cling on to James McFadden's opening goal."It was a game where you hoped you could have extra time," Mourinhosaid, "because we were so dominant. We should have scored again butthe way Everton played, the way they worked, it was a result we had toaccept." The 8 February replay? "No problem," he said. "I'm happy todo it, and if we beat them to go into the last 16 I'll be very happy."That was the public face: you suspect the Chelsea manager will be lesscontent in private, considering the state of yesterday's opponents.James Beattie and Matteo Ferrari were injured, Alan Stubbs wasCup-tied, Tim Cahill suspended and Joseph Yobo in Africa, so thatEverton looked as threadbare as an old carpet. The contrast withChelsea, who promoted Damien Duff to the substitutes' bench when EidurGudjohnsen became ill just before the kick-off, could not have been
The result looked a formality and the opening exchanges did little toalter that view. The home part of Goodison was hushed, Chelsea pushedthe ball around like it was a practice match, and the only question ofimportance appeared to be the number of goals the visitors wouldscore. Then, all the preconceptions were shattered after 36 minutes.Chelsea were forewarned when Kevin Kilbane sneaked in front of hismarker to get in a header but in the next attack the same thinghappened, this time resulting in a goal. Glen Johnson failed to closedown Kilbane on the left flank and, as the visitors braced themselvesto deal with Duncan Ferguson, McFadden sneaked in behind the giantstriker to beat Asier del Horno to the ball.Chelsea\'s biggest failing in the first half was an inability to attackthe flanks and Mourinho tried to remedy this at the interval by achange of tactics, moving Joe Cole from an ill-defined role inmidfield to the right wing in a 4-3-3 formation.The effect was to give the visitors space and they prospered almostimmediately when Arjen Robben cut in from the left after 49 minutesand fired a low shot that tested Nigel Martyn\'s reflexes at the nearpost. A minute later, Lampard crossed and Joe Cole\'s header wasthwarted by another good save by the Everton keeper.It was an improvement but it was not enough for Mourinho, who alteredthings again on the hour, introducing Carlton Cole and Duff forManiche and Del Horno.Again, there should have been a goal. Robben crossed, Carlton Coleheaded down and Hernan Crespo, from a range of eight yards,inexplicably put his shot two feet over the crossbar.The tide was overwhelming. After 69 minutes Crespo was closer with aclever shot that shaved the outside of a post, two minutes later JohnTerry headed just over and Robben forced an exhilarating save out ofMartyn who dived to his left to tip a shot wide. Could Everton",1]
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starker.The result looked a formality and the opening exchanges did little toalter that view. The home part of Goodison was hushed, Chelsea pushedthe ball around like it was a practice match, and the only question ofimportance appeared to be the number of goals the visitors wouldscore. Then, all the preconceptions were shattered after 36 minutes.Chelsea were forewarned when Kevin Kilbane sneaked in front of hismarker to get in a header but in the next attack the same thinghappened, this time resulting in a goal. Glen Johnson failed to closedown Kilbane on the left flank and, as the visitors braced themselvesto deal with Duncan Ferguson, McFadden sneaked in behind the giantstriker to beat Asier del Horno to the ball.Chelsea's biggest failing in the first half was an inability to attackthe flanks and Mourinho tried to remedy this at the interval by achange of tactics, moving Joe Cole from an ill-defined role inmidfield to the right wing in a 4-3-3 formation.The effect was to give the visitors space and they prospered almostimmediately when Arjen Robben cut in from the left after 49 minutesand fired a low shot that tested Nigel Martyn's reflexes at the nearpost. A minute later, Lampard crossed and Joe Cole's header wasthwarted by another good save by the Everton keeper.It was an improvement but it was not enough for Mourinho, who alteredthings again on the hour, introducing Carlton Cole and Duff forManiche and Del Horno.Again, there should have been a goal. Robben crossed, Carlton Coleheaded down and Hernan Crespo, from a range of eight yards,inexplicably put his shot two feet over the crossbar.The tide was overwhelming. After 69 minutes Crespo was closer with aclever shot that shaved the outside of a post, two minutes later JohnTerry headed just over and Robben forced an exhilarating save out ofMartyn who dived to his left to tip a shot wide. Could Everton
"Chelsea are a second-half side," the Everton manager, David Moyes,said. "But for a long period it looked as if we could hang on." Thereason they did not was Lampard.The England midfielder did not have one of his better games but hisgoal threat is an ever-present menace and his run and finish forChelsea\'s equaliser was exemplary. William Gallas ran at Everton\'sright flank before passing inside and Lampard\'s first touch, on therun, was immaculate and his second, a low left-foot shot, was deadly.Robben by this stage was the outstanding figure on the pitch and healmost got the winner in the closing minutes, firing a low drive thatMartyn, again, blocked at his near post. But on a second Saturday ofEverton heroes, it was fitting that the home side should have the lastword, Ferguson pulling just wide from the edge of the area in stoppagetime.Chelsea will be confident they will finish the job at Stamford Bridge,but Everton will travel with hope.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Telegraph:Chelsea dig in to stay on course for CupBy Derick Allsop at Goodison ParkEverton (1) 1 Chelsea (0) 1When they had to, they dug deep and not for the first time, they foundwhat they were looking for. It wasn\'t the most spectacular ofperformances, just enough to keep Chelsea in the FA Cup.Everton\'s depleted yet uninhibited side had come within 16 minutes ofanother momentous victory when Frank Lampard produced a glimpse of hisdormant class to force a replay.Leading the way: Everton\'s James McFadden breaks the deadlockGoodison Park had reverberated to the frenzy of a potential upsetafter James McFadden had put Everton in front with a stunning header.",1]
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survive? The answer came within 60 seconds."Chelsea are a second-half side," the Everton manager, David Moyes,said. "But for a long period it looked as if we could hang on." Thereason they did not was Lampard.The England midfielder did not have one of his better games but hisgoal threat is an ever-present menace and his run and finish forChelsea's equaliser was exemplary. William Gallas ran at Everton'sright flank before passing inside and Lampard's first touch, on therun, was immaculate and his second, a low left-foot shot, was deadly.Robben by this stage was the outstanding figure on the pitch and healmost got the winner in the closing minutes, firing a low drive thatMartyn, again, blocked at his near post. But on a second Saturday ofEverton heroes, it was fitting that the home side should have the lastword, Ferguson pulling just wide from the edge of the area in stoppagetime.Chelsea will be confident they will finish the job at Stamford Bridge,but Everton will travel with hope.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Telegraph:Chelsea dig in to stay on course for CupBy Derick Allsop at Goodison ParkEverton (1) 1 Chelsea (0) 1When they had to, they dug deep and not for the first time, they foundwhat they were looking for. It wasn't the most spectacular ofperformances, just enough to keep Chelsea in the FA Cup.Everton's depleted yet uninhibited side had come within 16 minutes ofanother momentous victory when Frank Lampard produced a glimpse of hisdormant class to force a replay.Leading the way: Everton's James McFadden breaks the deadlockGoodison Park had reverberated to the frenzy of a potential upsetafter James McFadden had put Everton in front with a stunning header.
But they came out for the second half prepared to soil their skillswith the perspiration of raw endeavour and that determination provedtheir salvation. Everton went into the match buoyed by a run of fivewins and a draw from their previous six matches. Relegation peers hadbeen virtually banished and confidence bolstered ahead of this meetingwith the best team in the land.But injuries and suspension seriously reduced David Moyes\'s optionseven before a damaged calf muscle ruled out James Beattie. Also on thesidelines was Tim Cahill and among Everton\'s substitutes were threeteenagers.Chelsea\'s plans for the tie were disrupted even later. EidurGudjohnsen was named in their side only to be withdrawn throughillness. Joe Cole replaced him and Damien Duff joined the substitutes.Carlo Cudicini was given one of his occasional outings and Maniche wasin the starting line-up.Phil Neville, deployed in central defence, had early sweeping dutiesto tend to as Chelsea moved forward with familiar self-assurance.Lampard had an opportunity to demonstrate his ability from a freekick, but gave Nigel Martyn simple fielding practice.Chelsea\'s training ground football made Everton chase for possessionand when they did get the ball, David Moyes\'s players counter-attackedwith a greater sense of urgency. A lapse by Maniche gave them a sightof goal. Simon Davies\'s shot was deflected off Asier del Horno andCudicini had to change direction to save.A suitably chastened Maniche immediately set off on a mission ofatonement. He unleashed a skidding shot from 25 yards that went justwide.Everton responded with a spell of concerted pressure. They permittedChelsea less time on the ball and delivered a stream of dangerouscentres.Chelsea shook themselves back into more purposeful mode and Hernan",1]
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Chelsea had been harried and muscled out of their arrogant swagger.But they came out for the second half prepared to soil their skillswith the perspiration of raw endeavour and that determination provedtheir salvation. Everton went into the match buoyed by a run of fivewins and a draw from their previous six matches. Relegation peers hadbeen virtually banished and confidence bolstered ahead of this meetingwith the best team in the land.But injuries and suspension seriously reduced David Moyes's optionseven before a damaged calf muscle ruled out James Beattie. Also on thesidelines was Tim Cahill and among Everton's substitutes were threeteenagers.Chelsea's plans for the tie were disrupted even later. EidurGudjohnsen was named in their side only to be withdrawn throughillness. Joe Cole replaced him and Damien Duff joined the substitutes.Carlo Cudicini was given one of his occasional outings and Maniche wasin the starting line-up.Phil Neville, deployed in central defence, had early sweeping dutiesto tend to as Chelsea moved forward with familiar self-assurance.Lampard had an opportunity to demonstrate his ability from a freekick, but gave Nigel Martyn simple fielding practice.Chelsea's training ground football made Everton chase for possessionand when they did get the ball, David Moyes's players counter-attackedwith a greater sense of urgency. A lapse by Maniche gave them a sightof goal. Simon Davies's shot was deflected off Asier del Horno andCudicini had to change direction to save.A suitably chastened Maniche immediately set off on a mission ofatonement. He unleashed a skidding shot from 25 yards that went justwide.Everton responded with a spell of concerted pressure. They permittedChelsea less time on the ball and delivered a stream of dangerouscentres.Chelsea shook themselves back into more purposeful mode and Hernan
not be suppressed any longer and they served notice of their intentwhen Nuno Valente crossed from the left. Cudicini saved from KevinKilbane, but barely a minute later was powerless to prevent Evertonfrom scoring.Again Valente swung the ball in from the left and this time McFaddenleapt in front of Del Horno to head powerfully beyond the reach of theItalian goalkeeper. The goal was no more than Everton\'s resolve orChelsea\'s apparent complacency deserved. Jose Mourinho\'s side had beencontent to strut their elegant yet ineffectual stuff, doubtlessconvinced the opportunities would come in due course.Everton are no respecters of such insouciance and, despite theirlengthy list of absentees, had the collective commitment to hustle thevisitors out of their stride. Chelsea increased the tempo from thestart of the second-half and Martyn had to repel a barrage of attacks.He beat out Robben\'s drive and gathered a header from Cole.Mourinho sent on Duff and Carlton Cole to give his team the requiredextra gears and Crespo almost profited from the latter\'s knock-down.The pressure eventually told after 74 minutes. William Gallas wasallowed to advance down the left and pick out Lampard, who took theball under control and beat Martyn with the pace of his cross shot.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Times:Everton 1 Chelsea 1: Lampard leads by exampleDavid Walsh at Goodison ParkTHERE are two faces of the modern FA Cup; one is the competition thatmatters to so many and the other is seen in the empty spaces insidegrounds and the ambivalence of some Premiership sides. This gameoffered us both FA Cups, a first half so dull that one wondered why",1]
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Crespo gave Martyn more exercise with a low shot. But Everton wouldnot be suppressed any longer and they served notice of their intentwhen Nuno Valente crossed from the left. Cudicini saved from KevinKilbane, but barely a minute later was powerless to prevent Evertonfrom scoring.Again Valente swung the ball in from the left and this time McFaddenleapt in front of Del Horno to head powerfully beyond the reach of theItalian goalkeeper. The goal was no more than Everton's resolve orChelsea's apparent complacency deserved. Jose Mourinho's side had beencontent to strut their elegant yet ineffectual stuff, doubtlessconvinced the opportunities would come in due course.Everton are no respecters of such insouciance and, despite theirlengthy list of absentees, had the collective commitment to hustle thevisitors out of their stride. Chelsea increased the tempo from thestart of the second-half and Martyn had to repel a barrage of attacks.He beat out Robben's drive and gathered a header from Cole.Mourinho sent on Duff and Carlton Cole to give his team the requiredextra gears and Crespo almost profited from the latter's knock-down.The pressure eventually told after 74 minutes. William Gallas wasallowed to advance down the left and pick out Lampard, who took theball under control and beat Martyn with the pace of his cross shot.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Times:Everton 1 Chelsea 1: Lampard leads by exampleDavid Walsh at Goodison ParkTHERE are two faces of the modern FA Cup; one is the competition thatmatters to so many and the other is seen in the empty spaces insidegrounds and the ambivalence of some Premiership sides. This gameoffered us both FA Cups, a first half so dull that one wondered why
not want it to end.The game turned on the James McFadden goal that gave Everton the leadon 36 minutes and forced Chelsea to consider their approach at theinterval. They were a different side in that second period and theFrank Lampard strike that tied the match after 73 minutes was theleast they deserved."The second half was magnificent," said Jose Mourinho, the Chelseamanager. "The domination was amazing. The emotional control we showedwhen a goal down was the most important thing, we did not panic and wealways believed the goal would come. But the way Everton played, theway they fought, you have to accept the result."Understandably, Mourinho preferred not to speak too much about thefirst half, when he claimed Chelsea controlled the match only toconcede a goal against the run of play. That wasn\'t how it was, foreven though Chelsea had enough possession in the first half, theydidn\'t do anything with it and didn\'t seem that bothered.The goal that gave Everton the lead epitomised the game. It camefollowing a sustained period of Chelsea attacking that produced littleby way of clear-cut chances. Everton then got hold of the ball,through the physically formidable Duncan Ferguson, who found NunoValente overlapping. When Valente\'s cross came, Asier del Horno wasasleep as McFadden darted past him and powered his header into thecorner of the net.Given Everton\'s organisation and spirit, they were not going to easilysurrender their advantage. In Kevin Kilbane, Simon Davies and MikelArteta, Everton had willing workers in midfield and during a firsthalf in which Chelsea ambled along, they were every bit as effectiveas Lampard, Claude Makelele and Maniche. They were also strongdefensively, where Phil Neville filled in at centre-back and had a",1]
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the teams had bothered turning up and a second period so good, you didnot want it to end.The game turned on the James McFadden goal that gave Everton the leadon 36 minutes and forced Chelsea to consider their approach at theinterval. They were a different side in that second period and theFrank Lampard strike that tied the match after 73 minutes was theleast they deserved."The second half was magnificent," said Jose Mourinho, the Chelseamanager. "The domination was amazing. The emotional control we showedwhen a goal down was the most important thing, we did not panic and wealways believed the goal would come. But the way Everton played, theway they fought, you have to accept the result."Understandably, Mourinho preferred not to speak too much about thefirst half, when he claimed Chelsea controlled the match only toconcede a goal against the run of play. That wasn't how it was, foreven though Chelsea had enough possession in the first half, theydidn't do anything with it and didn't seem that bothered.The goal that gave Everton the lead epitomised the game. It camefollowing a sustained period of Chelsea attacking that produced littleby way of clear-cut chances. Everton then got hold of the ball,through the physically formidable Duncan Ferguson, who found NunoValente overlapping. When Valente's cross came, Asier del Horno wasasleep as McFadden darted past him and powered his header into thecorner of the net.Given Everton's organisation and spirit, they were not going to easilysurrender their advantage. In Kevin Kilbane, Simon Davies and MikelArteta, Everton had willing workers in midfield and during a firsthalf in which Chelsea ambled along, they were every bit as effectiveas Lampard, Claude Makelele and Maniche. They were also strongdefensively, where Phil Neville filled in at centre-back and had a
professionalism he has shown in adapting to life after being let go byManchester United. He has played mostly as the holding midfielder, butwith the side short of centre-backs yesterday, he switched to themiddle of defence and looked as if he had been there forever.When Chelsea\'s equaliser came it needed a move of the greatest speedand precision. Arjen Robben found William Gallas galloping down theleft. As Gallas cut inside, Lampard surged towards the box and whenthe defender squared the ball into Lampard\'s path, the midfielder\'sfirst touch was exquisite. His control gave him the fraction of asecond to pick his spot and his left foot did the rest.Chelsea deserved to level because through the second half, they hadbeen dominant and Hernan Crespo failed to score from two chances setup by Carlton Cole. The young striker was part of a doublesubstitution when he and Damien Duff came on for Del Horno andManiche, and Chelsea switched to a back-three formation.Everton tried to counter- attack and Carlo Cudicini was fortunate thathis high challenge on McFadden went unpunished. That tackle broke thestriker\'s nose, to add to the seven stitches he needed in the firsthalf following a Gallas challenge.The abiding memory of what turned out to be a marvellous match wasCarlton Cole, hobbling with what seemed a groin strain but staying onthe pitch through the final 10 minutes. With the game in lost time, helimped back to his area and won a header when Everton threatened toscore a winner. That was the spirit that encapsulated the second halfand offered a contest worthy of the competition.STAR MAN: Phil Neville (Everton)Player ratings. Everton: Martyn 6, Hibbert 6, Weir 6, Neville 8,Valente 7, Davies 6, Arteta 7, Kilbane 7, Osman 6, Ferguson 7,McFadden 6Chelsea: Cudicini 6, Johnson 6, Gallas 6, Terry 6, Del Horno 5,",1]
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fine match. There is much to admire about Neville and theprofessionalism he has shown in adapting to life after being let go byManchester United. He has played mostly as the holding midfielder, butwith the side short of centre-backs yesterday, he switched to themiddle of defence and looked as if he had been there forever.When Chelsea's equaliser came it needed a move of the greatest speedand precision. Arjen Robben found William Gallas galloping down theleft. As Gallas cut inside, Lampard surged towards the box and whenthe defender squared the ball into Lampard's path, the midfielder'sfirst touch was exquisite. His control gave him the fraction of asecond to pick his spot and his left foot did the rest.Chelsea deserved to level because through the second half, they hadbeen dominant and Hernan Crespo failed to score from two chances setup by Carlton Cole. The young striker was part of a doublesubstitution when he and Damien Duff came on for Del Horno andManiche, and Chelsea switched to a back-three formation.Everton tried to counter- attack and Carlo Cudicini was fortunate thathis high challenge on McFadden went unpunished. That tackle broke thestriker's nose, to add to the seven stitches he needed in the firsthalf following a Gallas challenge.The abiding memory of what turned out to be a marvellous match wasCarlton Cole, hobbling with what seemed a groin strain but staying onthe pitch through the final 10 minutes. With the game in lost time, helimped back to his area and won a header when Everton threatened toscore a winner. That was the spirit that encapsulated the second halfand offered a contest worthy of the competition.STAR MAN: Phil Neville (Everton)Player ratings. Everton: Martyn 6, Hibbert 6, Weir 6, Neville 8,Valente 7, Davies 6, Arteta 7, Kilbane 7, Osman 6, Ferguson 7,McFadden 6Chelsea: Cudicini 6, Johnson 6, Gallas 6, Terry 6, Del Horno 5,
Scorers: Everton: McFadden 36Chelsea: Lampard 73Referee: G PollAttendance: 29,742------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Observer:Chelsea draw on their reservesJohn Wardle at GoodisonSunday January 29, 2006The ObserverYou might expect a club who had just reported a loss of �140m would begrateful for the revenue from an FA Cup replay, but another game isthe last thing that Chelsea need in this hectic season. And, for morethan half of this tie, Everton appeared capable of thinning out thechampions\' busy fixture list by ending their interest in thecompetition at this fourth-round stage.There was a distinct lack of interest from several of Jose Mourinho\'steam and James McFadden punished their approach in the first-half. Butthe arrival of a substitute, Carlton Cole, on the hour further reviveda Chelsea team who were already showing signs of life following a halftime reminder from their manager. And a superbly taken goal from thebelow-par Frank Lampard ensured a repeat of the score when the teamsmet here in the league this season.Chelsea suffered a setback before the start when Eidur Gudjohnsendeclared himself ill - if it can be called a setback when Joe Cole isthe replacement and Damien Duff is added to the substitutes. TheEverton manager David Moyes was less fortunate. He was forced to namethree untested teenagers among his substitutes because injuries,suspensions and international calls had deprived him of James Beattie,Tim Cahill and Joseph Yobo respectively.Beattie was a late withdrawal with a groin strain and he was missedmore than any of the Everton absentees, not that he would have been",1]
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Maniche 6, Makelele 6, Lampard 7, Robben7 Crespo 6, J Cole 6Scorers: Everton: McFadden 36Chelsea: Lampard 73Referee: G PollAttendance: 29,742------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Observer:Chelsea draw on their reservesJohn Wardle at GoodisonSunday January 29, 2006The ObserverYou might expect a club who had just reported a loss of �140m would begrateful for the revenue from an FA Cup replay, but another game isthe last thing that Chelsea need in this hectic season. And, for morethan half of this tie, Everton appeared capable of thinning out thechampions' busy fixture list by ending their interest in thecompetition at this fourth-round stage.There was a distinct lack of interest from several of Jose Mourinho'steam and James McFadden punished their approach in the first-half. Butthe arrival of a substitute, Carlton Cole, on the hour further reviveda Chelsea team who were already showing signs of life following a halftime reminder from their manager. And a superbly taken goal from thebelow-par Frank Lampard ensured a repeat of the score when the teamsmet here in the league this season.Chelsea suffered a setback before the start when Eidur Gudjohnsendeclared himself ill - if it can be called a setback when Joe Cole isthe replacement and Damien Duff is added to the substitutes. TheEverton manager David Moyes was less fortunate. He was forced to namethree untested teenagers among his substitutes because injuries,suspensions and international calls had deprived him of James Beattie,Tim Cahill and Joseph Yobo respectively.Beattie was a late withdrawal with a groin strain and he was missedmore than any of the Everton absentees, not that he would have been
home team appeared to have the greater desire to progress. Moyes\'sside had the bulk of the possession, with Duncan Ferguson anintelligent target for most of their attacks, and Kevin Kilbane foundspace for several incisive breaks from midfield.Yet the only occasion that the Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicinishowed the slightest anxiety in the opening stages came in the 19thminute, when he was almost wrong-footed as Simon Davies\'s crossdiverted off Asier Del Horno. Otherwise he was unoccupied untilEverton took a deserved lead seven minutes before the interval.Ferguson started the move with a pass to Nuno Valente, whose crossproduced a powerful header from McFadden.With Lampard subdued in midfield and even caught dwelling on the ballby Davies, Chelsea were restricted to longrange efforts for theopening 45 minutes. Maniche had worried Nigel Martyn with a20th-minute effort that fizzed past a post and the Everton goalkeeperdealt comfortably with shots from Joe Cole and Arjen Robben. Mourinhowould not have been impressed by his players\' first-half performance,but resisted the temptation to make wholesale changes until the 60thminute when Carlton Cole and Duff replaced Maniche and Del Horno.By then Everton had also lost their goalscorer, who suffered a facialinjury after a collision with Cudicini as they both challenged for abouncing ball. Everton remained as committed as before, however, butmuch of their threat went with McFadden\'s exit - and they had alreadybeen made aware of an improvement in Chelsea\'s approach. Robben forcedMartyn to make a hasty save at the foot of the post as a fiercelydriven cross almost surprised the keeper.Then Hernan Crespo, anonymous before the interval, launched a solopursuit of an equaliser, starting with an extravagant overhead kick in",1]
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able to flourish much during a nondescript opening half in which thehome team appeared to have the greater desire to progress. Moyes'sside had the bulk of the possession, with Duncan Ferguson anintelligent target for most of their attacks, and Kevin Kilbane foundspace for several incisive breaks from midfield.Yet the only occasion that the Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicinishowed the slightest anxiety in the opening stages came in the 19thminute, when he was almost wrong-footed as Simon Davies's crossdiverted off Asier Del Horno. Otherwise he was unoccupied untilEverton took a deserved lead seven minutes before the interval.Ferguson started the move with a pass to Nuno Valente, whose crossproduced a powerful header from McFadden.With Lampard subdued in midfield and even caught dwelling on the ballby Davies, Chelsea were restricted to longrange efforts for theopening 45 minutes. Maniche had worried Nigel Martyn with a20th-minute effort that fizzed past a post and the Everton goalkeeperdealt comfortably with shots from Joe Cole and Arjen Robben. Mourinhowould not have been impressed by his players' first-half performance,but resisted the temptation to make wholesale changes until the 60thminute when Carlton Cole and Duff replaced Maniche and Del Horno.By then Everton had also lost their goalscorer, who suffered a facialinjury after a collision with Cudicini as they both challenged for abouncing ball. Everton remained as committed as before, however, butmuch of their threat went with McFadden's exit - and they had alreadybeen made aware of an improvement in Chelsea's approach. Robben forcedMartyn to make a hasty save at the foot of the post as a fiercelydriven cross almost surprised the keeper.Then Hernan Crespo, anonymous before the interval, launched a solopursuit of an equaliser, starting with an extravagant overhead kick in
alongside him and a header from the substitute should have set up agoal in the 63rd minute, but Crespo hoisted the ball over as Evertonclaimed, with some justification, that he was offside.Carlton Cole was again the provider a minute later when Crespo washurried into a shot that went wide. Worryingly for Everton, Lampardhad also shaken off his sluggishness and his 72nd-minute free-kickalmost produced a goal for John Terry, who could only head over.Martyn also had to react well to save from Robben before Evertonconceded a superb goal by Lampard. William Gallas broke down the leftand picked out Lampard, who strode on to the ball before unleashing alow, angled shot into the far corner.MAN OF THE MATCHKEVIN KILBANE Caught the eye with some good first-half runs thattroubled Chelsea and worked hard to stifle the Londoners when theypiled on the pressure after the interval.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------",0]
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the 56th minute. The Argentine looked happier with Carlton Cole rangedalongside him and a header from the substitute should have set up agoal in the 63rd minute, but Crespo hoisted the ball over as Evertonclaimed, with some justification, that he was offside.Carlton Cole was again the provider a minute later when Crespo washurried into a shot that went wide. Worryingly for Everton, Lampardhad also shaken off his sluggishness and his 72nd-minute free-kickalmost produced a goal for John Terry, who could only head over.Martyn also had to react well to save from Robben before Evertonconceded a superb goal by Lampard. William Gallas broke down the leftand picked out Lampard, who strode on to the ball before unleashing alow, angled shot into the far corner.MAN OF THE MATCHKEVIN KILBANE Caught the eye with some good first-half runs thattroubled Chelsea and worked hard to stifle the Londoners when theypiled on the pressure after the interval.