Michael Kenrick 20/08/2024 65comments  |  Jump to last
Tranmere Rovers 1 - 3 Everton U21s

Everton U21s made the short trip across the Mersey to Prenton Park for tonight's EFL Trophy clash against the League Two side, where they went behind early until the last 8 minutes, when they finally scored 3 goals.

It's the first of three games in Northern Group A, with Stockport County and Accrington Stanley providing the other competition for a place in the last 16. 

First-teamers Jesper Lindstrøm, Beto and Joao Virginia have all been given starting places in the U21s team to add minutes to their pre-season preparations with Sean Dyche watching on from the stands.

Josh Davison put the hosts ahead after 18 minutes, converting a cut-back from near the byline. 

Everton had numerous chances that were spurned until the 86th minute when Beto finally managed to convert one, equalizing to set up a penalty shootout. 

Martin Sherif pounced on a loose ball, fired onto the post and rebounding across the face of the Tranmere goal. 

But Lindstrom then played in Beto, where he seemed to have gone too wide but he turned and fired into the far side of the goal for the winner in the 2nd minute of stoppage time. 

But Everton weren't done yet, with Beto driving through for Martin Sherif to convert on the line, giving the Young Blues a fine win in the end when it looked for a long period like they would never score. 

Everton U21s:  Virginia, Dixon, Tamen, Welch, Campbell (65' Butler),
Lindstrøm, Armstrong (79' Butterfield), Metcalfe, Whitaker [Y:54'] (65' Sherif), Beto, Okoronkwo (78' Benjamin).

Subs not Used: G Pickford, Heath, Bates.

 

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Paul Hewitt
1 Posted 20/08/2024 at 14:01:33
Can we watch this anywhere?
Michael Kenrick
2 Posted 20/08/2024 at 14:24:52
The EFL Trophy is broadcast live in the UK by Sky Sports who will show every matchon their new service, Sky Sports+… if you can figure out how to watch it.

Sky Sports+ is not available on Sky Go.

Michael Kenrick
3 Posted 20/08/2024 at 15:33:20
I've now downloaded the Sky Sports App on my iPhone but all I can find is a SkyBet type link page for this fixture. Not sure if that will let me watch it.

If you go to Scores | Football, it lists all the Bristol Street Motors Trophy games. Seems to want me to 'Get Sky Sports' but I'm already subscribed.

[Starting to sound like Dave Abrahams now…]

Don Wright
4 Posted 20/08/2024 at 15:35:41
The match should be on a site called streameast a few ads but you can get there in the end also good for most prem matches/ NFL games and quit a few of some other sports
Danny O’Neill
5 Posted 20/08/2024 at 15:42:45
Probably a dumb question with an inevitable answer but is it not on the official website?
Don Wright
6 Posted 20/08/2024 at 16:02:03
no Danny sky rule the roost they have all the EFL trophy games and you can only watch the U21's if it does not clash with a prem game being shown on sky but as I mentioned before streameast is my go to website
Danny O’Neill
7 Posted 20/08/2024 at 16:05:43
Thanks Don. I'll try it out.
Brent Stephens
8 Posted 20/08/2024 at 16:08:12
I've got Sky Sports; and Sky Sports +, showing on Sky channel 22. EFL Trophy game tonight listed as Salford v Port Vale. I can't yet see any link to any other game.
Fred Quick
9 Posted 20/08/2024 at 16:38:09
I find the link below pretty useful when trying to see which games are being televised in the UK

Live Football on TV

Brent @ 8
I think, depending on how you receive Sky, the game you want to watch may not be listed, however, it might still be available to watch when the broadcast begins. The first week of the Championship had all of the games and you could choose which to watch.

Brent Stephens
10 Posted 20/08/2024 at 16:39:15
Thanks, Fred. Very helpful, mate.
Rob Halligan
11 Posted 20/08/2024 at 18:20:39
Beto, Lindstrom and Joao Virginia are starting in this game tonight.
Michael Kenrick
12 Posted 20/08/2024 at 18:23:01
Tonight's line-up, with pukka squad numbers!

Dave Abrahams
13 Posted 20/08/2024 at 18:26:43
Michael (3), Michael you'll ever be able to moan as good(?) as me, wait ‘til you hear me after if I can't get the game on, can't blame Everton this time though!
Danny O’Neill
14 Posted 20/08/2024 at 18:34:35
I've been told it's on Sky Sports Plus, but can't find it.
Brent Stephens
15 Posted 20/08/2024 at 18:48:52
Danny, Sky Sports Plus is channel 22. I think you have to wait until the programme starts before you can select what to watch.
Brent Stephens
16 Posted 20/08/2024 at 18:53:42
Looks as if there is no other choice tonight, only Salford v PV.
Don Wright
17 Posted 20/08/2024 at 18:54:43
try this guys then pick a stream https://v3.streameast.to/soccer/event/12503909
copy and paste in browser
Brent Stephens
18 Posted 20/08/2024 at 18:55:44
Ah, red button remote brings up all the games as options.
Dave Abrahams
19 Posted 20/08/2024 at 19:07:15
Brent (18), Brent where is the red button on my IPad?
Brent Stephens
20 Posted 20/08/2024 at 19:11:20
Poor positioning by Tamen
Brent Stephens
21 Posted 20/08/2024 at 19:12:17
Dave, I don't know that you have one on iPad.
Rob Halligan
22 Posted 20/08/2024 at 19:12:49
1-0 Tranmere.

Almost a carbon copy of Brighton's first goal last Saturday.

Rob Halligan
23 Posted 20/08/2024 at 19:15:02
FFS…..Beto goes down in stages looking for a penalty. Slight tug on his shirt, but come on!!
Allen Rodgers
24 Posted 20/08/2024 at 19:39:21
Following this on Sky Sports+ red button, Beto isn't impressing me even at this level.

Flashes of pace from Dixon but poor crossing. Pickford on the bench!

Rob Halligan
25 Posted 20/08/2024 at 19:41:57
Lindstrøm brings a good save from the Tranmere keeper from a free kick, about twenty five yards out.

Yeah Allen, but it's not Jordan.

Rob Halligan
26 Posted 20/08/2024 at 19:43:37
Beto one on one with the keeper, but his first touch let him down and he ended up leaning too far to the left whist trying to scoop the ball in with right. Ball ended up in the air with Beto trying a spectacular overhead kick which went nowhere.

1-0 at half time.

Mark Rankin
27 Posted 20/08/2024 at 19:54:22
First half, lots of possession and first time seeing Beto in the flesh, he's not bad… he's flipping awful!!! Got as much chance of being a prem striker as I have. Sadly, Lindstrom also really poor except a half-decent free kick.

Dixon showed flashes of real quality and a great long throw but a bit sloppy in possession. Armstrong in the middle looks quality The new centre-back, William Tamen, is a liability so far.

Hoping for second-half improvement.

Brent Stephens
28 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:00:57
Tamen had a poor game on Friday and tonight not showing well.

Harrison Armstrong I suspect will get time in the first team before Dixon.

Brian Wilkinson
29 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:07:21
Wtf was that follow up attempt by by Betto, lad should be in a circus, load of shite.
Allen Rodgers
30 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:19:53
Ah yes Rob it's George Pickford. Didn't know we had two !
Ian Bennett
31 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:33:55
Beto isn't good enough for this level.
Brent Stephens
32 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:37:41
But you have to throw them in at the deep end, Ian!
Rob Halligan
33 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:42:52
Free header for Sherif, about seven yards out, but heads straight at the keeper
Brent Stephens
34 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:44:19
Oh Beto, what a superb player.
Ernie Baywood
35 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:44:47
Great ball through. Who played that?
Rob Halligan
36 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:45:00
Well well, Beto slots.
Brent Stephens
37 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:47:14
Sherif off the post!
Rob Halligan
38 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:48:30
Sherif so unlucky. Shot from the edge of the box hits the post and rolls along the line.
Brent Stephens
39 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:49:51
Beto second!
Rob Halligan
40 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:50:34
Superb finish by Beto. 2-1.
Ernie Baywood
41 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:51:23
Turning this on in the 85th minute was a good idea!
Rob Halligan
42 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:51:30
Was a great through ball by Lindstrøm, Brent.
Brent Stephens
43 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:51:59
There'll be a few EPL division 2 clubs. after Beto now.
Paul Hewitt
44 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:52:34
Beto just needs a run of games. Not ten minutes here and there.
Brent Stephens
45 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:52:58
3-1. Sherif?
Rob Halligan
46 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:53:49
Beto steams through, and lays on Sherif for number three.
Ernie Baywood
47 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:54:11
Yep, stole Beto's hat trick goal. Was a great solo effort too!
Rob Halligan
48 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:54:52
Beto steams through, and lays on Sherif for number three.
Rob Halligan
49 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:55:38
Finishes 3-1. Three goals in eight minutes wins it.
Michael Kenrick
50 Posted 20/08/2024 at 20:58:41
Seems it was Sherif for the second also — not Beto.

So he wasn't on for the hat-trick?

Rob Halligan
51 Posted 20/08/2024 at 21:00:17
Was definitely Beto who got the second, Michael.
Michael Kenrick
52 Posted 20/08/2024 at 21:08:07
Yea, they just showed it again, Rob, definitely Beto.

So their caption was wrong. The Sky Sports App says Beto also.

Brian Wilkinson
53 Posted 20/08/2024 at 21:11:34
Beto first 2 Goals, Sherif third.

I have high hopes for Sherif, I wonder if Dyche will start Sherif and Beto in the Carabao Cup?

They look a good pairing in attack. Beto was awful until Sherif came on, then was like a man possessed playing alongside Sherif.

Mark Rankin
54 Posted 20/08/2024 at 21:13:03
Metcalfe grew into game and lovely assist for Beto. Sherif was a threat and dangerous when ball in front of him. Butterflied great cameo at end Butler looked decent. Welch solid all game and Armstrong looked head and shoulders above.

Lindstrøm and Beto left it late but did combine well for the second and Beto chipping in with another assist for Sherif at the end. Deserved win, some potential for the future but can't see Lindstrøm or Beto (would love to be proved wrong) troubling the first team too much. Would be surprised if Dixon started for first team and I imagine he'll be looking for a loan to lower league at some point.

John Raftery
55 Posted 20/08/2024 at 21:16:21
I didn't see the game but, reading some of the above comments, it would seem none of the players on the fringe of the first team made a compelling case to start on Saturday.
Brent Stephens
56 Posted 20/08/2024 at 21:24:30
John #55, yes, none of the usual U21s made any great claim to start on Saturday.

But Armstrong, at just 17 still, looks a real prospect and has been playing well for the U21s, as you know.

Brian Wilkinson
57 Posted 20/08/2024 at 21:49:15
I would like to see Sherif in the squad for the Carabao Cup game. He did well last season chipping in with 18 goals for the U18s, now stepped up to the U21s, a big Dutch lad, built like Beto.

If he can do it against League Two Tranmere, he's worth a shot against League Two Doncaster.

Bit early for the Premier League, but worth a shot in the cup.

Not be long before he is knocking on the door of the first team, another season or so. He's one I have been keeping an eye on, along with Armstrong and Dixon.

Gerry Clarke
58 Posted 20/08/2024 at 21:52:07
Sherif came on as a sub tonight, just after the hour against Tranmere. He was credited with the 3rd goal, but it was an effort from Beto which was going in anyway.

Beto and Lindstrom played the full game. Beto got the first 2 goals as well.

Brian Wilkinson
59 Posted 20/08/2024 at 22:09:38
Gerry, he was also unlucky when he hit the post Sherif, linked up well with Beto, who was awful most of the match, Sherif certainly helped Beto's game.

Contracted til June 2026 so I fully expect Everton to extend his contract by the end of the season.

Another to keep an eye on for the U18s is Coby Ebere, left-winger.

Gerry Clarke
60 Posted 20/08/2024 at 22:37:46
Brian, that was a very good effort from Sherif that hit the post. I agree that Beto was poor for most of the game. He just looks awkward and never fully in control of the football. He is strong, reasonably quick and definitely unpredictable, but I don't think that's enough for the Premier league.
Ian Bennett
61 Posted 21/08/2024 at 07:48:42
Some well taken goals in the end, but mostly a hard watch. Game seemed to change when Sheriff came up top with Beto.

The comments on Dixon not being ready are probably fair. The lad needs a good loan spell in the lower league to learn his craft with a run of 20-25 games.

Beto looked poor last night until his goals. Just not enough to his game to suggest he'll do anything in the Premier League. Harsh when he could have scored a hat-trick, but the opposition was limited. It's a huge ask for him to keep us up if Calvert-Lewin moves on.

Expected Okoronkwo to be showing a lot more after his move from Sunderland. His passing was really poor on the right.

Overall, some neat football at times, but players that need to be playing men's football that matters, with big crowds. Academy football is just too stale.

Stephen Davies
62 Posted 21/08/2024 at 10:47:43
A couple of things re last night's game v Tranmere:

Dixon is far from ready for the Premier League.
Lindstrøm isn't a Winger.
Who would you play at right-back?

Dave Lynch
63 Posted 21/08/2024 at 10:51:51
Stephen,

You forgot to mention even at that level, despite his goals, Beto at times looked out of his depth.

Stephen Davies
64 Posted 21/08/2024 at 12:29:32
Indeed Dave... the less said about that performance, the better.
Gerry Quinn
65 Posted 21/08/2024 at 18:18:32
Sean Dyche hypocrisy comes back to haunt him after he left 10 minutes before the end of Everton U21s game

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