Chapter 150 - Everton

In the 19th minute, Bennet escaped from Fellaini's mark. He passed the ball to Kazuki. Kazuki's position was too deep, so he chose to pass the ball to Osmund.

On the left, Osmund was running past Tony Hilbert, then crossed the ball to the right of the Everton defense. Ryan entered the penalty box and gave the first-time shot. Too bad, Distin calmly blocked Ryan's shot.

Corner-kick awarded to Southampton. Ryan took the corner-kick. The Southampton players began to gather in the Everton penalty box. The referee blew his whistle, Ryan then kicked the ball. Southampton players jostled for the ball. Jagielka finally got the ball, he managed to head the ball out of the penalty box. Darren received Jagielka's header, soon, he turned and dribbled the ball quickly.

Wright-Phillips came and clung to Darren, he applied pressure and blocked Darren with his hands. The Everton midfielder provided a flat pass to the right. Fellaini, who had been running quickly, picked up the ball, but as soon as he had picked the ball, Ben Carter came and made a tackle. Benson managed to thwart Eventon's counter-attack.

In the 26th minute, Kazuki finally got a good moment. Southampton started the attack with Hilton's long pass. Orlando received the ball and pushed the ball back. Orlando's movement made Pienaar lured forward. So that Vicente entered the gap created by Pienaar, Orlando immediately gave Vicente a back-pass.

Leon saw Vicente's movement, so he chased him and disturbed Vicente. Vicente leaned to the right and then pulled the ball with his left foot. When Leon was about to grab the ball, Vicente turned 180° and pulled the ball with his right foot. He broke past Leon.

Darren stepped forward from his post to close Vicente's path, but Bennet appeared as a passing option. Vicente immediately gave the ball to the side towards Bennet. The Southampton player gave Ryan a flat pass. Distin stepped forward to put pressure on Ryan, this time Ryan flicked the ball to the side. He then gave Kazuki a through ball. Kazuki and Jagielka competed for the ball. The Japanese player managed to get the ball first.

Jagielka pushed Kazuki aside using his body. Kazuki pulled the ball back and spun around, he then delivered a powerful shot towards the goalpost. Tim Howard did well, he caught the ball.

In the 32nd minute, Everton got the ball. Vicente's cross, which failed to be utilized by Southampton's forwards, was successfully secured by Distin. The Everton centre-back headed the ball out of the penalty box. Darren received the ball and passed it to Hilbert. Osmund intercepted Hilbert and tackled him. Osmund managed to bring down Tony Hilbert, but the ball bounced into the middle.

Fellaini got the ball and dribbled into the Southampton defense. Orlando came from behind and gripped Fellaini's shirt tightly. Fellaini passed the ball to Nikola Jelavic. However, Wright-Phillips made a body charge that pushed Jelavic. Wright-Phillips then got the ball. After that, he sent the pass to Vicente.

Shortly after that, Vicente crossed the ball to the middle of the penalty box. Ryan managed to get the ball, unfortunately, Distin blocked Ryan, so the player had no space to shoot. Ryan pulled the ball with his feet and twisted his body. Then, he passed the ball to Kazuki. Kazuki instantly did a powerful kick. The ball slid to Everton goalpost. Tim Howard jumped and tried to reach the ball but he failed. The ball was shaking Everton net.

"Goaaal! Southampton broke the net with a powerful shot that Kazuki create! With this goal, Southampton managed to take a 1-0 lead over Everton."

In the 38th minute, Jagielka pressed Hilton who control the ball. The Southampton centre-back gave the ball to Jimmy. Jimmy bounced the ball that he received to Orlando. Pienaar went forward and confronted Orlando. The Southampton player used his hands to keep Pienaar off the ball, then he passed the ball to Southampton left-back Ben Carter.

Leon Osman ran to press Ben Carter, while Darren guarded Wright-Phillips. Carter pulled the ball, then pushed the ball diagonally to the center. Osman tried to grab the ball, but Ben Carter changed the ball direction to horizontal to the side. After that, Ben Carter provided a pass to Wright-Phillips. Phillips broke free from Darren's mark then continued Carter's pass to the right. Vicente made a body charge on Fellaini, then took the ball.

The Southampton right-back kicked the ball forward. Ryan received the ball, when he received the ball, Ryan bounced the ball over Baines, who was behind him, then ran after the ball. Ryan immediately provided a through ball into the middle.

Kazuki accelerated his running, he tried to get the ball before Jagielka. Kazuki managed to get the ball, but his position was too sideways so he couldn't face the Everton goalpost comfortably.

Kazuki gave a back-pass to Ryan. Ryan received the pass then, he gave a cross to the left. Osmund broke through the penalty box and got the ball, he immediately made a strong shot towards the goalpost. This time Tim Howard struggle to catch he ball, but at the end, he got the ball.

Howard threw the ball forward. Darren beat Bennet in an aerial duel. Then he headed the ball to the right. Everton right-back Tony Hilbert pushed the ball forward and ran with all his might. Fellaini and Jelavic changed direction suddenly. Jelavic ran to the side while Fellaini ran into the middle. Jelavic received the ball from Hilbert and then provided a through ball for Fellaini.

The Belgian player received the ball and then dribbled the ball into the Southampton penalty box. Dean Smith ran to try to get the ball from Fellaini, but Fellaini calmly passed Dean Smith and then kicked the ball into net. Fellaini immediately ran to the side of the field and celebrated.

"Goaaaaal! Just minutes after Southampton scored, Everton immediately responded with a Fellaini goal. The score was back at 1-1. It looks like both sides are aiming to win the game."

In the 44th minute, Southampton tried to attack Everton. Southampton midfielder, Bennet provided a pass to Orlando. Orlando held the ball from Coleman. He passed the ball to Ryan. Ryan received the ball and then got rid from Baines who guarded him. Ryan brought the ball forward, Blackburn defender Distin came to close Ryan's path. Ryan provided a pass into the middle of the penalty box.

Kazuki and Jagielka clashed physically for the ball. In the end the Everton goalkeeper got the ball first.

Southampton attack stopped. Everton launched a counterattack. Everton defender, Jagielka managed to give the ball to Darren, Bennet did a body charge on Jagielka. Darren almost fell, but he still managed to pass the ball to Pienaar, unfortunately Pienaar who had just received the ball was hit by a clean tackle from Orlando.

The 1-1 score lasted until the end of the first half.

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Southampton started the second half. They started the second half with a low rhythm. They played patiently. Southampton confided to win the match.

In the 48th minute, Orlando sent a pass to Bennet. Bennet faced Darren and gave Ryan a long pass. Ryan received the ball, when Baines approached, Ryan gave the ball to Vicente. Vicente, who went up to help Southampton, immediately sent a cross into the penalty box. The ball curved towards Kazuki. But unfortunately the Japanese player lost in the aerial duel.

Distin headed the ball to Darren. Everton immediately launched a counterattack. Darren broke free from Bennet and sent the ball to Coleman. Wright-Phillips stepped forward, but Coleman passed the ball to Leon, who was behind him. Leon received the ball from Coleman. After which, he passed the ball to Fellaini on the right. Fellaini flicked the ball forward and accelerated his run. Then he sent a flat ball into the middle of the penalty box.

Jelavic outpaced Hilton and Jimmy and hit the ball firmly. The ball glided like a rocket to the right side of the goalpost. Fortunetly, Dean Smith was able to produce world-class saves. His reaction was quick, he flew and smacked the ball away from the net, Jelavic kicked the air in annoyance, while Dean Smith roared and was delighted to have blocked Jelavic's shot.

In the 55th minute, Bennet stole the ball from Darren. Then, he sent a pass to Orlando. Orlando got rid from Pienaar and gave Ben Carter a pass. Carter went up, he outpaced Leon Osman and continued to move forward with the ball. Tony Hilbert sent a tackle, he was trying to bring down Carter but failed. Carter evaded a tackle from Hilbert.

Carter brought the ball to the left side of the field and then provided a cut-back. The ball immediately drove into the penalty box. Wright-Phillips got the ball. Soon, he sent a pass to Kazuki. Kazuki moved forward and provoked the Everton defender to follow him. Then he sent the bapp backwards. Bennet appeared and shot the ball. The ball quickly went to the top right corner of the net.. Tim Howard failed to block the ball Southampton managed to score again.