Player ratings as Toffees snatch point in a 2-2 draw after costly mistake
Jarrad Branthwaite’s 95th-minute equalizer secured a 2-2 draw for Everton against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Former Everton forward Richarlison scored twice in the first half for Spurs, but Jack Harrison’s goal and Branthwaite’s late header earned Everton a point.
Richarlison wasted no time, scoring in the fourth minute, lifted a fine finish above Jordan Pickford, giving tottenham an early lead. Everton responded with pressure, and Jack Harrison’s header, deflected off a teammate, brought them level from a corner. However, Richarlison doubled his tally with a beautiful curled effort before halftime, restoring Tottenham’s advantage.
Ben Godfrey’s close-range header was denied by Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, maintaining the visitors’ lead. In the second half, both teams sought opportunities, with Richarlison and Pedro Porro threatening for Tottenham.
Despite Pickford’s saves, Richarlison couldn’t complete his hat-trick. Branthwaite, however, rose to head home a late equalizer from a free-kick, securing Everton’s draw and moving them out of the relegation zone.
Player Ratings (Everton, 4-4-1-1):
Jordan Pickford (6/10): Made some good stops but had shaky moments.
Ben Godfrey (6/10): Important intervention and a header denied by Vicario.
James Tarkowski (7/10): Solid defensive performance as Everton’s leader.
Jarrad Branthwaite (7/10): Redeemed his earlier lapse with a late equalizer.
Vitaliy Mykolenko (6/10): Decent defensive display with promising runs.
Ashley Young (6/10): Limited threat and struggled defensively.
Idrissa Gueye (7/10): Fiery in challenges and effective in ball recovery.
James Garner (7/10): Orchestrated openings for Everton with neat touches.
Dwight McNeil (6/10): Good positioning but wayward passing.
Jack Harrison (7/10): Scored and marked Vicario at corners, causing problems.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (6/10): Denied a goal, but active in open play.
Substitutes:
Seamus Coleman (6/10), Youssef Chermiti (N/A), Beto (N/A), Lewis Dobbin (N/A).
Manager (Sean Dyche): Guided Everton to a determined comeback, securing a valuable point.
Player Ratings (Tottenham, 4-2-3-1):
Guglielmo Vicario (5/10): Unconvincing display, struggled with set-pieces.
Pedro Porro (7/10): Tidy with the ball, covered well defensively.
Cristian Romero (6/10): Controlled emotions but contributed to Everton’s equalizer.
Micky van de Ven (8/10): Impenetrable with pace and defensive solidity.
Destiny Udogie (8/10): Threatening with blistering pace, provided an assist.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (6/10): Involved in a ferocious midfield battle.
Rodrigo Bentancur (6/10): Composed in possession but influence waned.
Brennan Johnson (5/10): Limited impact and struggled against Mykolenko.
James Maddison (8/10): Displayed creativity, assisted Richarlison’s goal.
Timo Werner (6/10): Showed pace but end product often lacking.
Richarlison (9/10): Outstanding with two well-taken goals, a constant threat.
Substitutes:
Dejan Kulusevski (7/10), Pape Matar Sarr (6/10), Bryan Gil (N/A), Oliver Skipp (N/A), Radu Dragusin (N/A).
Manager (Ange Postecoglou): Impressive performance, but vulnerability to set-pieces was exposed.
Player of the Match: Richarlison (Tottenham) – Outstanding with two crucial goals and a constant threat.
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