Here’s our Everton vs Peterborough player ratings as the Toffees beat the League One side 2-0 in the FA Cup 3rd round on Thursday.
Everton Player Ratings (3-4-2-1)
Joao Virginia – 6
The backup goalkeeper really didn’t have a lot to do but did make a smart save in the first-half. Done what he had to do with minimal fuss.
Nathan Patterson – 7
Was one of Everton‘s better performers. Offered plenty of attacking threat and looked solid defensively. Unlucky not to have an assist when Gueye missed.
Michael Keane – 6.5
A decent showing as he battles back from the recent injury troubles. Was rarely threatened at the back and could have easily got on the scoresheet
Jarrad Branthwaite – 7
Showed his class with a fine block on the line and marshalled his teammates well throughout the game. A solid and composed performance.
Jake O’Brien – 6
Hasn’t featured much at all this season and at times it showed. Grew into the game and like his comrades, didn’t have a huge amount to worry about from Peterborough.
Vitalii Mykolenko – 5.5
Probably Everton’s poorest player. Was almost at fault for a goal but did get back to cover well. Needs to step up in the upcoming Premier League games.
Idrissa Gueye – 7
Went close to scoring the opener in the first-half. A combative performance in midfield helped thwart the visitors attacking presence.
Orel Mangala – 6.5
Smacked the crossbar with a rasping effort but looked a bit shaky defensively. Gave away some needless free-kicks which could have been punished in the top-flight.
Harrison Armstrong – 8
An FA Cup performance to remember for the young academy star. Assisted the opener and generally looked like a threat all night. A bright future awaits.
Iliman Ndiaye – 6
Although he netted the last-minute penalty, it was a largely unforgettable performance and he rarely threatened. Drifted out of the game too much.
Beto – 7
Rounded the keeper and scored the opener in what was a decent performance. Perhaps should have scored minutes before but the forward looked effective and offered plenty of energy.
Substitutes
Armando Broja – N/A (for Beto, 68′)
Jack Harrison – 5 ( for Armstrong, 68′)
Ashley Young – 5 (for Patterson, 73′)
Jesper Lindstrøm – N/A (for Broja, 89′)
Abdoulaye Doucouré N/A (for Mangala, 89′)
