Match report

Everton Defeats Apollon Limassol 3-0 in Europa League

Apollon Limassol
Apollon Limassol
0–3
FT
Everton
Everton
Dec 7, 2017

Everton defeated Apollon Limassol 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League, solidifying their position in the group stage. A. Lookman scored two goals in the first half, with N. Vlasic adding the third in the second half. Apollon Limassol struggled to match Everton's pace and firepower, making several substitutions in an attempt to stabilize their defensive line. Despite conceding three goals, Apollon Limassol managed to keep the match competitive with their substitutions and defensive efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Everton secured a 3-0 victory over Apollon Limassol in the UEFA Europa League
  • • A. Lookman scored twice at 21 and 28 minutes
  • • N. Vlasic added the third goal at 87 minutes
  • • Apollon Limassol made multiple substitutions to adjust their strategy
  • • Beni Baningime (Everton) and Esteban Sachetti (Apollon Limassol) received yellow cards

Lineups

Apollon Limassol

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 46 T. Kissas (G)
  • 22 V. Roberge (D)
  • 21 Jander (D)
  • 30 A. Schembri (F)
  • 5 Esteban Sachetti (M)
  • 68 A. Pițian (M)
  • 14 Allan (M)
  • 17 João Pedro (D)
  • 26 F. Papoulis (F)
  • 77 Adrián Sardinero (F)
  • 9 N. Martínez

Substitutes

  • 11 E. Zelaya
  • 92 A. Jakoliš
  • 52 I. Pittas
  • 88 G. Vasiliou
  • 44 Héctor Yuste
  • 83 Bruno Vale
  • 28 M. Stylianou

Everton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 Joel Robles (G)
  • 48 M. Feeney (D)
  • 2 M. Schneiderlin (M)
  • 21 M. Bešić (M)
  • 20 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 37 H. Charsley
  • 27 N. Vlašić (M)
  • 67 F. Hornby
  • 54 B. Baningime (M)
  • 11 K. Mirallas (F)
  • 31 A. Lookman (F)

Substitutes

  • 55 N. Broadhead
  • 70 A. Gordon
  • 61 A. Denny
  • 68 S. Duke-McKenna
  • 69 M. Collins
  • 41 M. Hewelt
  • 63 S. Lavery

Timeline

  1. Everton
    21' Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lookman · Assist: N. Vlasic
  2. Everton
    28' Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lookman · Assist: K. Mirallas
  3. Apollon Limassol
    60' Apollon Limassol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Schembri · On: E. Zelaya
  4. Apollon Limassol
    61' Apollon Limassol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adrián Sardinero · On: A. Jakoliš
  5. Everton
    73' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    Beni Baningime
  6. Apollon Limassol
    75' Apollon Limassol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Martínez · On: Ioannis Pittas
  7. Apollon Limassol
    78' Apollon Limassol Card · Yellow Card
    Esteban Sachetti
  8. Everton
    82' Everton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Hornby · On: N. Broadhead
  9. Everton
    87' Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Vlasic
  10. Everton
    88' Everton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Mirallas · On: Anthony Gordon
  11. Everton
    90'+1 Everton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Charsley · On: A. Denny

Match Stats

Stat Apollon Limassol Everton
Fouls 9 18
Pass Accuracy 81% 82%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 13
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 491 418
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 5 9
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 400 343
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Lookman's quick back-to-back goals in the 21st and 28th minutes set the tone for Everton's dominance
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutions by Apollon Limassol in the second half did not deter Everton's attacking momentum, as N. Vlasic scored a crucial third goal in the 87th minute