Match Report
In the standings it was Everton U21 1st on 12 points, Hertha BSC U21 7th on 3 — separated by 9. The last five rounds placed Hertha BSC U21 no better than 20th for form, against 7th in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Everton U21 3.25 scored and 0.5 conceded per game, Hertha BSC U21 1 and 2.25, with the league averaging 1.55.
Haig Avenue staged the fixture, a ground that holds 6,008. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Everton U21 led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-1.
Goal scorers
Everton U21: C. Whitaker (15'), F. Okoronkwo (29'), J. Anderson (68'), S. Mills (90') · Hertha BSC U21: T. Gündüz (80')