Everton Defeat Stoke On Penalties To Reach Barclays Asia Trophy Final

Tim Howard made a crucial save to deny Marco Van Ginkel as Everton beat Stoke City in a penalty shootout to reach the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy on Wednesday.

Following a goalless draw between the Premier League sides at Singapore’s National Stadium, the American goalkeeper got a strong hand to turn away Van Ginkel’s effort in the second round of the shootout to give his side the upper hand.

With all of the other spot kicks successfully converted, Phil Jagielka found the top right corner with Everton’s final attempt to seal a 5-4 victory.

Cech To Get First Arsenal Debut In Singapore

Arsenal, Everton and Stoke City join a Singapore Select XI for the Barclays Asia Trophy this week.
Petr Cech could make his Arsenal bow when Arsene Wenger's men kick off their Barclays Asia Trophy campaign against a Singapore Select XI on Wednesday.

The Czech goalkeeper arrived from London rivals Chelsea for an undisclosed fee at the end of last month and is, so far, the only new addition to the Arsenal first team. The Emirates Stadium outfit are joined by Everton and Stoke City in contesting the pre-season konockout tournament, which concludes on Saturday.