Everton entertained Leeds United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Toffees made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 28th minute when James Justin found the back of the net. David Moyes’ men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Thierno Barry equalised for the Merseyside club in the 76th minute as Everton earned a solid 1-1 draw in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Everton player fared during the clash against the Whites.
GK: Jordan Pickford – 6.5/10
Pickford made a couple of solid saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet.
RB: Nathan Patterson – 6.5/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
CB: James Tarkowski – 7/10
Tarkowski made a lot of important clearances inside his half and was strong in the air.
CB: Jake O’Brien – 7/10
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and was a good presence on the ball.
LB: Vitaliy Mykolenko – 7/10
He came back to defend when he could and was lively in the final third.
CM: Idrissa Gueye – 7.5/10
Gueye anchored the midfield well and made two key chances in the opponent’s half.
CM: James Garner – 6.5/10
He came back to defend when he could but struggled to influence the game in the final third.
RW: Iliman Ndiaye – 6.5/10
Ndiaye caught the eye at times but failed to register a goal.
CAM: Harisson Armstrong – 6/10
He struggled to impress in the first half and was replaced at half-time.
LW: Dwight McNeil – 6/10
McNeil failed to catch the eye in the first 45 minutes and was substituted at half-time as well.
ST: Thierno Barry – 7.5/10
He equalised for Everton with a great finish in the 76th minute.
Substitutes:
CB: Jarrad Branthwaite – 6.5/10
He was good on the ball.
CM: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
CM: Tyler Dibling – 7/10
He made a few dangerous runs with the ball.
ST: Beto – N/A
