Pienaar’s goal – a long ball forward is flicked on, and Lloris shouts and comes to claim it. Caulker clears straight to an Everton player (Naismith) and, after another attempted clearance, Everton force the ball wide to Coleman. His cross falls nicely for Pienaar to plant his header into the far corner.
Zeca’s goal – Panathinaikos move the ball wide and Giourkas Spyropoulos whips in a cross. Zeca loses his marker, Naughton, and powers a diving header across Friedel and into the far post.
Andy Carroll’s goal – Caulker clears Taylor’s cross unnecessarily, with Lloris ready to pounce. The ball falls to O’Brien, who takes a touch and stands the ball up for Carroll, who loops a header in at the far post.
Pressure is mounting on our manager – not just from the tabloid press, but also from within our fan base. Whether you didn’t want Redknapp to go (been there, done that), didn’t rate André Villas-Boas’ reign at Chelsea, aren’t impressed with his tactics thus far, aren’t impressed with his perceived “negative substitutions”, etc. etc. etc., in my opinion, is all irrelevant at this point.
Aguero’s goal – Walker’s deflection falls kindly for Aguero, who skips inside Caulker and finishes with his left foot.