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Everton have jumped up to fifth following a fine 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Premiership game at Goodison Park on Sunday. Joleon Lescott and Steven Pienaar scored on either side of the half time interval to fire David Moyes’ side to a well earned victory.
Middlesbrough started the game most brightly and will be disappointed not to have got something out of the game.
Defender Lescott scored a headed goal from close range after Boro failed to clear the corner-kick to safety in the 8th minute. Minutes later, Toffees keeper Tim Howard made a good stop to deny Gary O'Neil. After the first quarter of play, Yakubu had a great opportunity to score against his former employers Boro when he as found with a superb chip by Leighton Baines. But the Toffees’ record signing saw his header from the six-yard box, go off-target.
Both sides continued attacking football to start the second half with Boro again wasting a chance as Lee shot wide.
The Toffees however grabbed their opportunity, as Pienaar placed his shot beyond the diving Schwarzer after 58 minutes, following a one-two with Arteta.
Starting Line Ups
Everton
24 Howard
02 Hibbert
05 Lescott
15 Stubbs
03 Baines
06 Arteta
16 Jagielka
18 Neville
20 Pienaar
11 McFadden
22 Yakubu
Middlesbrough
01 Schwarzer
02 Young
08 Woodgate
31 Wheater
33 Taylor
04 O'Neil
07 Boateng
10 Rochemback
19 Downing
09 Mido
18 Lee
Written by majicka
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