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Premier League
Nov 10, 2012 at 3pm UK
 
Sunderland

2-1

Jelavic (79'), Fellaini (76')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Johnson (45')

Half-Time Report: Adam Johnson gives Sunderland lead at Everton

Adam Johnson finds the net in the dying moments of the first half to give Sunderland a one-goal lead at Everton.

Adam Johnson struck right at the end of the half to give Sunderland the lead against Everton at Goodison Park this afternoon.

Adam Johnson celebrates scoring for Sunderland© PA Photos

The visitors had the first opening when Stephane Sessegnon was presented with a one-on-one opportunity thanks to a Stephen Fletcher through pass, but was unable to find a way past Tim Howard, who did well to keep it out.

Everton's main threat was coming from Kevin Mirallas in the early periods but the home side were unable to force Simon Mignolet into action.

The Belgian keeper was called upon just before the half-hour mark to keep out Steven Pienaar's lashed effort.

Moments later the home side were forced into a change as the energetic Mirallas had picked up a knock and was replaced by Steven Naismith.

Soon after, Everton were appealing for a penalty when Seamus Coleman was felled by James McClean but referee Lee Mason correctly awarded a free kick as the challenge was outside the area.

Jelavic had the chance to put the hosts ahead through the resulting set piece but he scuffed his volley from Leighton Baines's delivery wide.

Sunderland took the lead moments before the half-time whistle when Johnson half-volleyed Craig Gardner's centre past Howard to become only the second red-and-white player to score this season along with Steven Fletcher.

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