On 4 November, one of the matches of the 11th round of the English football championship took place. Everton (Liverpool) and Brighton (England) met.
English Championship, 11th round
Everton (Liverpool) - Brighton (England) - 1:1 (1:0)
Goals: Mikolenko (7) - Young (84)
Warnings: (20), L. Dunk (23), I. Gueye (43), Doucoure (54), J. Bruntwaite (78), J. Tarkowski (82)
Review of the match Everton - Brighton:
In a much-anticipated Premier League encounter at Goodison Park, Everton and Brighton met in a thrilling match that ended in a 1-1 draw. The match showed the competitive spirit and determination of both teams as they fought hard for victory. The start of the match was swift: already in the 7th minute Everton took the lead. At that moment Vitaliy Mykolenko distinguished himself by hitting the opponents' goal with a shot from the penalty line, which delighted the spectators. The Ukrainian left-back proved his prowess in attack, giving Everton the great start they had hoped for. However, Brighton responded boldly and nearly equalised in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, Lewis Dunk's goal was cancelled due to an offside infringement. It was a frustrating moment for the visitors, who were desperate to get back into the game. Tension flared up in the 20th minute when Brighton player Billy Gilmour received a yellow card for a careless tackle. The young midfielder tried to impose his game but ended up going into the referee's book. In the 23rd minute, Dunk also received a yellow card for a foul, further adding to Brighton's problems. The first half continued to be hot and in the 43rd minute, Everton's Idrissa Gueye also received a yellow card. Both teams showed their physicality and determination as they looked to establish their supremacy on the pitch. At the start of the second half, Brighton made their first substitution in the 46th minute, bringing on Adam Lallana in place of Joao Pedro.
Everton hoped that Lallana's experience and creativity would help turn the tide in their favour, but Everton continued to defend confidently and disrupt Brighton's attacks in a disciplined manner. In the 54th minute Abdoulaye Doucoure was yellow-carded for a cynical foul, underlining the competitive nature of the game. In the 68th minute, Brighton made a double substitution, bringing on Eberchis Ferguson and Billy Gilmore. This decision by the manager was an attempt to bring fresh energy into the team and launch a comeback. The intensity of the game continued to grow and in the 78th minute, Everton player Jarrad Bruntwaite received a yellow card. The 19-year-old defender was keen to showcase his skills throughout the match, but his aggression led to a caution. With time running out, Brighton made one last substitution in the 79th minute, replacing Joel Milner with Facundo Buonanotte. It was a bold move by the visitors, showing their desire to change the outcome of the match. The game took a dramatic turn in the 84th minute when Brighton conceded a disappointing own goal. Everton striker, left-back Ashley Young, to the horror of the visitors, headed the ball into the goal from a Brighton defender. Closer to the final whistle, Everton decided to seal the win by making two late substitutions. Dominic Calvert-Lewin replaced Beto and Ashley Young replaced Nathan Patterson. In a final attempt to salvage a point, Brighton made one last substitution, releasing Samuel Adingra in place of Igor. Despite their best efforts, Brighton were unable to equalise and the game ended in a hard fought 1-1 draw. Both teams showed determination, skill and resilience throughout the match, which made it interesting for the fans gathered at Goodison Park.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Krrl Palace - Everton, Brighton - Sheffield United.
Everton vs Brighton match statistics:
Everton | Brighton | |
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4 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
10 | Kicks | 7 |
2 | Blocked shots | 1 |
6 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 2 |
15 | Offences | 5 |
3 | Corner | 3 |
0 | Offsides | 3 |
20% | Ball possession | 80% |
4 | Yellow cards | 2 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
2 | Keeper saves | 3 |
206 | Total assists | 851 |
128 | Accurate assists | 763 |
62% | Passing accuracy | 90% |