dogs were 2 of 2.McCree led Louisiana Tech with 16 points.QUOTABLEMcVeigh and Webster are roommates and were

After seeing his side suffer a 4-0 thrashing in the Merseyside derby, Roberto Martinez must somehow lift his Everton players for Saturdays FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. But problems are mounting up for the Spaniard and preparation time for the Wembley showpiece is limited.From injuries and bans to poor form and pressure, we take a look at the challenge Martinez and Everton are facing... Merseyside derby talking points We analyse Liverpools 4-0 win over Everton at Anfield Selection dilemmaAfter resting players against Southampton last weekend, Martinez made six changes to his first team for the trip to Anfield, in a desperate bid to grab a confidence-boosting result. However, the move spectacularly back-fired, with Everton crushed by their rivals and now set to be without several key first-team players for Saturdays semi-final.Gareth Barry was forced out at half-time with a groin problem and Martinez says the midfielder is very doubtful to face Manchester United. Ramiro Funes Mori will also be missing through suspension, following his straight red card for an ugly challenge on Divock Origi. Ramiro Funes Mori will miss the FA Cup semi-final through suspension There are question marks, too, over the health of John Stones, who was substituted in the second half with stomach cramps, and fellow defenders Phil Jagielka and Seamus Coleman, who both missed the derby with hamstring problems.With Funes Mori, Stones, Jagielka and Coleman out, Martinez would be left with only Leighton Baines available from his regular senior defenders. Defensive problems Former Everton manager David Moyes said his old side were terrible in their 4-0 defeat to Liverpool Even if the likes of Stones and Jagielka pull through to play on Saturday, Martinez still has serious defensive issues to address.Evertons poor defending at Goodison Park this season has been well documented - only Aston Villa have conceded more at home - but Liverpool exposed them regularly at Anfield, too.Midfielders Muhamed Besic and James McCarthy were forced to fill in at centre-back during the second half, but even when Stones and Funes Mori were on the field, Everton conceded two poor goals which Martinez put down to an inability to do the basics right.Across the pitch, Everton were poor when they didnt have the ball. I said at half-time Everton were embarrassing, and they were, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher said after the final whistle. Ive never known a derby game where it was so easy to pass the ball. When you play derby games, the pitches seem really tight whether that be at Anfield or Goodison, but it was so easy for Liverpool. Jamie Carragher says talk of the current Everton side being the best since the mid 80s is way off the mark Goal droughtWhile the focus has been on Evertons poor defending in recent weeks, at the other end, the goals have dried up. Martinezs side have scored just twice in their past six games - those goals coming from centre-back Funes Mori and central midfielder McCarthy.Top scorer Romelu Lukaku hasnt scored in five and against Liverpool, Everton failed to register a single shot on target.On Saturday, Everton come up against a Manchester United side which has kept 24 clean sheets across all competitions this season. The Toffees must re-find their goal-scoring touch at Wembley. Roberto Martinez told Sky Sports he will not have to motivate his team for Saturdays FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United Manchester Uniteds formWhile Everton suffered at Anfield, United cruised to a comfortable 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night. It was Uniteds fifth win in their last six outings - only title-chasing Tottenham have beaten them in that run - and the victory saw them close the gap on the Premier Leagues top four.As well as better recent form, United have also done the double over Everton this season, sealing a comprehensive 3-0 win at Goodison Park in the first part of the campaign before winning 1-0 at Old Trafford earlier this month.Martinez and Everton must find a way to reverse their recent fortunes against Louis van Gaals men if they are to keep their season alive.Season depends on it Everton have failed to win their last six matches Indeed, Evertons season - and seemingly Martinezs tenure as manager - depends on Saturdays result.In the Premier League, the Toffees are closer to the relegation zone in points than seventh and could easily finish as low as 16th - theyre just two points ahead of fifth-bottom Crystal Palace.While the cups have offered solace this term - Everton also reached the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup - the enormity of this weekends Wembley showdown isnt lost on Martinez. Martinez: Defeat horrible Roberto Martinez embarrassed by horrible Everton defeat in derby When asked about his future as Everton boss after Wednesdays defeat, Martinez said: Its not about my job. All I want is to bring success to Everton and its about the players wanting to be themselves, coping with the occasion.We know were one step away from the (FA Cup) final and thats the only thing that can bring satisfaction to our fans. Thats the only thing were going to concentrate on.To do that, Everton and Martinez will have to overcome substantial obstacles. Also See: Martinez: Defeat horrible Merseyside derby talking points Moyes: Everton were terrible Carragher: Funes Mori embarrassing Hawks Jerseys 2020 . -- Lou Brocks shoulder-to-shoulder collision with Bill Freehan during the 1968 World Series and Pete Roses bruising hit on Ray Fosse in the 1970 All-Star game could become relics of baseball history, like the dead-ball era. 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The Lightning are 2-0 so far on a four-game road trip, giving the club five straight wins as the guest and improving Tampas away record this season to 11-8-2. LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska hadnt planned to run its offense through Tai Webster and Jack McVeigh Saturday. It just worked out that the pair each had career scoring nights to lead the Huskers over Louisiana Tech 65-54.Webster had 17 of his 23 points in the first half, many of them coming off drives to the basket on which he either scored or went to the free throw line where he hit 7 of 8 shots.It just kind of played out that way, Webster said of his drives. Theyre a real aggressive defensive team and they force a lot of turnovers, obviously, Im living proof of it. I was just trying to match the aggression and not let me be on the back foot from it. Just attack them, bring the game to them.McVeigh scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half after the Bulldogs sent multiple defenders at Webster.Honestly, the shots just came to me, McVeigh said. They extended the pressure and with the pressure comes rotations and with rotations theres an open man. My teammates found me. Four of the six (field goals) were assisted on. Theyre easy looks when Im getting good passes from my teammates.Nebraska (3-0) led 45-41 when McVeigh hit a 3-pointer with 11:56 left, followed that up with a layup and Evan Taylor knocked down a jumper with 9:53 remaining that put the Huskers up 52-41.Louisiana Tech (1-2) traded baskets with Nebraska over the next six minutes, with Ed Morrow Jrs dunk giving the Huskers a 60-50 lead with 3:53 left. But Nebraska didnt hit another field goal.The Bulldogs Erik McCree hit a pair of jumpers to cut the Nebraska lead to six with 57 seconds left. But McVeigh hit two of three free throws and Webster added a pair to seal the win.Theres no question, we really just couldnt get over the hump and really build some momentum, said Louisiana Tech coach Eric Konkol. It seemed like every time we got close, we missed a shot or we turned it over or theyd get a bucket on the other end. We just coulldnt get over the hump tonight.dddddddddddd Got to give them a lot of credit. I thought they played some stingy defense and made it very difficult on us.Nebraska coach Tim Miles also praised the defense of his six primary players and particularly their toughness at the end.I thought the last four minutes we were a very, very tough team, Miles said. I thought there was a stretch in there where they were out-toughing us. But I thought we finished it the way they were doing it earlier. That was really important. Were not going to win otherwise.Nebraska won the game at the free throw line, outscoring Louisiana Tech by 15 from the stripe. The Huskers hit 11 of 12 first half free throws while Louisiana Tech was just 4 of 10. Nebraska hit 10 of 12 free throws in the second half. The Bulldogs were 2 of 2.McCree led Louisiana Tech with 16 points.QUOTABLEMcVeigh and Webster are roommates and were asked who had to buy dinner since they both had career highs Saturday. Webster replied: I guess I have to, hes the older one. Ill probably cook something. Out of the two, Im the best. He hooked me up the other day with some good seafood. So well see.THE BIG PICTURENebraska: Nebraska continues to search for production from its bench. Nebraskas non-starters contributed just 2 points in the first half and six in the second half in a combined 53 minutes of time on the floor.Louisiana Tech: Louisiana Tech has one more trip to a power 5 conference school in its first six games, playing at California on Nov. 30. The Bulldogs have lost at South Carolina and Nebraska.UP NEXTNebraska travels to Fullerton, Calif. where it will meet Dayton in the opening round of the Wooden Legacy tournament Thursday.Louisiana Tech returns home to Ruston, La. where it will host Oklahoma Baptist Wednesday. ' ' '