Saha double downs Sigma

// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} A brace from youngster Jack Rodwell was sandwiched between two Louis Saha goals as Everton earned an emphatic win in their Europa League tie against Sigma Olomouc. Rodwell became the Toffees' youngest goalscorer in European competition as the hosts gained a massive four-goal advantage heading into the return leg of the qualifierDavid Moyes recalled both scorers, dropping Joleon Lescott for a poor attitude in the wake of a 6-1 drubbing by Arsenal and after they had rejected two bids for the defender from Manchester City.Skipper Phil Neville was drafted into defence with Saha replacing Jo against the Czech side who had defeated Aberdeen 8-1 on aggregate in the previous round.After a nervous start when goalkeeper Tim Howard parried a shot from Michal Ordos, Everton soon asserted their dominance and the return leg next week will surely be a formality.Everton almost took the lead in the 23rd minute when Leon Osman rattled in a shot only for Petr Drobisz to turn it over the bar.PressureThey continued to push forward and Osman tried his luck again six minutes later but again saw his effort fly over the bar.Everton's pressure finally paid off in the 34th minute when Saha made the breakthrough to give them a lift.The former Manchester United striker got ahead of the goalkeeper after Marouane Fellaini delivered the cross to find the corner with his effort.It was Saha's second goal in two games, after he grabbed a consolation against Arsenal, and just the boost Everton were looking for.They added a second six minutes later with a thunderous effort from Rodwell to mark his return to the first team.He rifled a shot beyond Drobisz from 20 yards after a free-kick by Leighton Baines had rebounded off the wall.The 18-year-old wheeled away in a delight after the fine strike and Pienaar almost got a third before half-time only for the goalkeeper to get his body behind the ball.GoalsEverton kept up the pressure at the start of the second half and stretched their lead in the 54th minute.They went 3-0 ahead thanks to another thunderous effort from Rodwell. Baines' free-kick was only partially cleared and Pienaar slid it back into the path of the teenager, who showed little hesitation when he thumped a shot from 25 yards beyond a despairing Drobisz.Rodwell then took a knock and as he hobbled to the touchline was given a rousing ovation by the Everton supporters.The Czechs did not seem to have learned their lesson and kept allowing Rodwell room to set himself up.He did so again in the 64th minute when Tim Cahill teed him up and was only marginally off target with Drobisz scrambling across his goal.Everton were completely dominant at this stage with Sigma looking disorganised and dispirited.It was becoming a stroll for Everton with the visitors tiring and Saha added a fourth in the 74th minute with a sweet finish after he was set up by Osman.Three minutes later Rodwell was given a standing ovation when he was replaced by another bright prospect Dan Gosling as Everton closed out the win and almost guaranteed themselves a safe passage through.

Source: SKY_Sports