Weakened Toffees claim impressive win

01 October 2009 19:39
Everton shrugged off the loss of 10 first-team players to record a superb victory over BATE Borisov thanks to Tim Cahill's goal 13 minutes from time.[LNB]In the process, David Moyes' side have taken a massive step towards securing a place in the next stage of the Europa League after their second successive win in the group.[LNB]BATE skipper Dmitri Likhtarovich opened the scoring early on with a stunning 30-yarder, but the hosts were left reeling as Everton produced a fine comeback in the second half.[LNB]Marouane Fellaini hauled the Toffees level in the 68th minute, breaking free at the far post before heading home Leighton Baines` outswinging free-kick from the left.[LNB]Cahill then sealed victory for the visitors, springing the offside trap and lifting the ball over the onrushing BATE goalkeeper following Diniyar Biliyaletdinov`s flick-on.[LNB]The late withdrawal of Joseph Yobo (thigh) led to Tony Hibbert being employed as an emergency centre-half and he hardly put a foot wrong to help Everton to victory.

Source: Eurosport