Everton player ratings gallery: one star gets 10/10 and several 8/10s vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Everton player ratings from the 5-1 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers in the Sydney Super Cup.
Everton brought the curtain down on their tour of Australia in style with a 5-1 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in the Sydney Super Cup.
An Anthony Gordon hat-trick, a Neal Maupay header and a Tom Cannon strike delivered Frank Lampard’s side an easy triumph Down Under.
The first half proved an entertaining affair with three goals scored. Everton broke the deadlock in the 14th minute when Maupay headed home with aplomb.
Wanderers hit back just two minutes later, though, when Ramy Najjarine netted from long range. However, the Blues were back ahead on the half-hour mark through Gordon.
Everton extended their lead in the 58th minute when Gordon was alert to snaffle home Demarai Gray’s saved shot. Then they had a fourth 10 minutes later as Cannon profited from an error from the Wanderers goalkeeper.
And Gordon would round off his hat-trick in style in the closing stages with a fine angled finish.
Here’s how we rated the Everton players.
The first half proved an entertaining affair with three goals scored. Everton broke the deadlock in the 14th minute when Maupay headed home with aplomb.
5. Ruben Vinagre - 7
Showed good attacking intent in the first half and did well defensively.
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6. Anthony Gordon - 10
Showed plenty of spirit down the right flank and goals were well deserved. His first was an excellent finish before doubling his tally after Gray’s shot was saved, although Gordon’s marauding run created his team-mate’s chance. Then took his goal brilliantly for his hat-trick. Just what the doctor ordered.
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7. Abdoulaye Doucoure - 7
Much more suited when giving responsibility to roam forward. Got the ‘second’ assist for Maupay’s opener before powerful overlap and cross led to Gordon’s goal.
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8. Isaac Price - 8
Played with a composure beyond his years. One crossfield pass to find Gordon the highlight in the first half. Booked in the second half when stopping a breakaway before lovely floated pass for Mills got the fourth goal going.
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