Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC manager David Moyes bemoans his side’s lack of ‘quality’ in Benfica defeat
EVERTON manager David Moyes was frustrated by the manner of the defeat to Benfica which has left his team's hopes of qualifying from the Europa League hanging in the balance.[LNB]Second-half goals from Javier Saviola and Oscar Cardozo saw the Portuguese side complete a double over Everton, after a thumping win in Lisbon.[LNB]Moyes said: 'Benfica broke quickly and the goals were not like the ones in the first game. It was a tighter match this time.[LNB]'They were not beautiful goals but poor from a defensive point of view.[LNB]"We became a little bit open in the second half as we tried to score.[LNB]'We lacked a bit of quality going forward and that did not help us but Benfica are a good side.'[LNB]It was Everton's second defeat in the group after two wins and the game next month against AEK Athens is now crucial.[LNB]Moyes still believes they can get back on track and progress.
