Everton U21s 2 - 1 Norwich City U21s
Everton U21s play Norwich City U21s in Premier League 2 on Friday evening at Walton Hall Park. Jack Harrison played the first half in his quest for fitness as the Blues secured their first win of the season.
Paul Tait's young side were still looking for their first win as the club's poor start to the current season continues to resonate for the senior Academy teams as well.
Some of the more experienced players were returning from long injury layoffs, with Luke Butterfield back in action and Eli Campbell returning to the side that was defeated in the EFL trophy at Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday. And this was an opportunity for Jack Harrison to make his first appearance in an Everton shirt since joining the club on loan from Leeds Utd.
Kouyate was cut down coming into the Norwich area, leading to a penalty that Francis Okoronkwo buried into the corner. Harrison showed some lively moves and had a decent shot that flew just over before he was withdrawn at the break.
Less than a minute and Jenson Metcalfe was gifted a poor clearance by the Norwich goalkeeper which he punished with aplomb. But Norwich got one back through Charlie Wilson, former Everton Academy player.
The Blues held out despite strong pressure from the visitors to secure their first win of the season.
Everton U21s: Barrett, Dixon, Astley, Butler [Y:65'], Campbell, Onyango, Kouyate (88' Sherif), Metcalfe, Harrison (46' John (79' Moonan)), Butterfield (75' Djankpata), Okoronkwo.
Subs not Used: Barnsley.
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2 Posted 22/09/2023 at 19:24:01
20 minutes gone 0-0.
3 Posted 22/09/2023 at 19:26:27
4 Posted 22/09/2023 at 19:29:13
5 Posted 22/09/2023 at 19:32:07
6 Posted 22/09/2023 at 19:35:55
What's that then, Snods? 11 opposition players on the field?
7 Posted 22/09/2023 at 19:41:21
There's a fair bit of negativity around at the moment but we have strong options going forward now . Harrison , McNeil , Danjuma competing/ rotating the wide positions , Beto , DCL same for centre forward. It sounds good to me a bit of quality and more strength in depth than in a ling time.
Dare I say it , if the central midfield steps up we could go on a roll .
8 Posted 22/09/2023 at 19:43:42
9 Posted 22/09/2023 at 19:53:45
Yes Paul, probably around midnight I reckon, but will be worth it as we bring those three points home.
10 Posted 22/09/2023 at 20:07:22
11 Posted 22/09/2023 at 20:10:16
12 Posted 22/09/2023 at 20:10:58
13 Posted 22/09/2023 at 20:11:27
14 Posted 22/09/2023 at 20:12:08
15 Posted 22/09/2023 at 20:12:27
16 Posted 22/09/2023 at 20:14:45
17 Posted 22/09/2023 at 20:16:10
Did they mention that Charlie Wilson for Norwich was was formerly with Everton Academy, released in the summer?
18 Posted 22/09/2023 at 20:20:17
McNeil hasn't looked fully fit yet in my opinion. I'd like Dyche to tuck the wide players infield a bit, inside-forwards supporting the striker.
19 Posted 22/09/2023 at 20:29:23
20 Posted 22/09/2023 at 20:29:41
21 Posted 22/09/2023 at 20:32:44
22 Posted 22/09/2023 at 21:01:24
23 Posted 22/09/2023 at 21:02:31
I like the look of Okoronkwo up front, who, besides putting away the penalty, is prepared to run at defenders and has a fair bit of pace about him. Hopefully we don't cash in on him.
24 Posted 22/09/2023 at 21:05:47
Hope you come back smiling tomorrow night.
25 Posted 22/09/2023 at 21:21:04
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