If this is truly the end for Landon Donovan and he returns to the Galaxy for the 2010 season then it was an inauspicious beginning to the day. Donovan was on the bench at the start of the Toffees’ home match against Hull City. For the visitors Jozy Altidore also had to settle for a place on the bench. It was with slight disappointment that I started to watch the match.
Speaking of which, props to both Fox and ESPN for showing so many of Everton’s games the last two months. I wasn’t counting but I estimate having seen 4-6 of them this winter.
Back to the game, a total domination by Everton even with the score knotted at 1-1 early on. Both Donovan and Altidore did make appearances, the former’s being more impressive as he notched a goal and an assist. My thoughts…
Arteta was incredible.
The penalty was about as weak a call as you’ll see. Justice was served with the miss.
Donovan was lively even if you take out the goal, moving well, passing well, involved - basically the opposite of the Holland game.
Altidore had some decent hold up play - by this point I wasn't paying 100% attention as the boys were rambunctious and we were busy getting lunch on the table (leftover pulled pork sandwiches, mmm-mmm).
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