DEAN LEAVES TOFFEES SINGING THE BLUES; EVERTON 1 WEST HAM 1.Byline: JOHN ALEXANDER reports EVERTON'S hopes of the fourth Champions League place suffered a blow. Ayegbeni Yakubu (far left) scored to give the Toffees the lead but Dean Ashton Dean Ashton (born November 24 1983 in Swindon, Wiltshire) is an English footballer who currently plays for West Ham United in the Premiership. Ashton is a strong, powerful forward who is good in the air and a constant threat. (celebrating with Freddie Sears) equalised when he headed home Lucas Neill's cross. Everton are two points behind Liverpool and the Reds have a game in hand. Man-of-the-match Robert Green This article is about the English footballer. For other people with the name "Robert Green", see Robert Green (disambiguation). Robert Paul Green (born January 18, 1980 in Chertsey, Surrey) is an English professional footballer who currently plays for West Ham said West Ham Coordinates: West Ham is a district in the London Borough of Newham, in east London, England, located 6.1 miles (9.8 km) east of Charing Cross. From 1889 to 1965 it formed part of the County Borough of West Ham. were disappointed at a draw after their stirring fightback. He said: "We carved out the better chances. "It was a credit to everyone who played - and we could have won when Freddie hit the post late on and was just inches from finding the net. "Freddie is sharp and will create havoc when legs are tiring." Everton gaffer David Moyes said: "I'm disappointed we didn't get all three points. "We played OK in the first half - but credit to West Ham for fighting back." Hammers starlet star·let n. 1. A small star. 2. A young film actress publicized as a future star. starlet Noun a young actress who has the potential to become a star Noun 1. James Tomkins almost got the opener in five minutes but his header struck the bar. But the youngster was outmuscled by Nigerian stongman Yakubu three minutes later and he surged away to score his 20th goal of the season. It was the first time an Everton player had hit the milestone since Peter Beardsley in 1992. And Yakubu found the net a second time - but was judged offside off·side also off·sides adv. & adj. 1. Sports Illegally ahead of the ball or puck in the attacking zone. 2. to Moyes' fury. Victor Anichebe and Yakubu caused problems every time the ball was pumped into West Ham's half. But in 31 minutes the Hammers should have equalised. Mark Noble's cross was miskicked by Mikel Arteta, the ball fell for Dean Ashton six yards out - but he shot wide. Green made a brave save at the feet of Anichebe four minutes from the break. Ashton struck a low free-kick that deflected off Joleon Lescott but Tim Howard made a great save with his legs. West Hamwere having their best spell - first Ashton drove wide then Noble struck a free-kick over. Lee Carsley responded with a 25-yard shot but the effort flashed over. In 68 minutes West Ham got the goal they deserved. Lucas Neill fired over a cross and Ashton headed in off a post. Noble drove inches over as West Ham put a fine move together. Then Sears saw his stabbed shot hit a post. |
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