EVERTON and Tottenham played out a Friday night cracker under the lights at Goodison Park.
- Final score: Everton 2-2 Tottenham
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THAT’S ALL FROM GOODISON
That was a fantastic game of football rounded off with some amusing comments from Jose Mourinho as usual.
Spurs took the lead through a mistake from Michael Keane when the Everton defender failed to clear his lines enabling Kane to half-volley the ball into the back of the net.
But four minutes later, Reguilon recklessly gave away a penalty after bundling over James Rodriguez in the box.
Sigurdsson stepped up and coolly dispatched from 12-yards-out forcing Hugo Lloris to dive the opposite way putting the Toffee’s level.
And the former Spurs midfielder then got his second of the day 15 minutes after the interval when he expertly guided the ball home from Seamus Coleman’s cross.
Everton were in the ascendancy from that moment on and they could have had a third with more clinical finishing.
But it was Harry Kane who grabbed a brace after poor defending again from Michael Keane and Mason Holgate too.
Not only did Spurs drop two points but their talisman Kane, limped off in injury time which could put him in doubt for their huge Carabao Cup final in nine days.
Thank you for sticking with me people, enjoy your weekend!
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Everton find themselves travelling to London twice in the next three weeks because first they’ll be taking on the Gunners at the Emirates which is shortly followed by a trip to East London to clash West Ham United.
But in between those two, the Toffees have the privilege of welcoming Aston Villa to Goodison Park on the 1st of May.
On the other hand, Spurs will be preparing to take on Southampton and Sheffield United next in the Premier League.
But their only chance of silverware this season comes on the 25th of April where they meet Manchester City at Wembley in the Carabao Cup Final.
Tottenham haven’t won a trophy in almost 13 years so this is a huge game for the club as well as for the future of current manager, Jose Mourinho.
CURRENT STANDINGS
So with both teams sharing the spoils, there’s no change in league positioning for the Toffee’s or Spurs.
However, in regards to Champions League qualification, it could be a huge dent in the progress for either side especially if the clubs around them capitalise.
MOURINHO ON POGBA
Jose Mourinho was also asked about his thoughts on what Pogba said about him in his interview with Sky Sports.
Below is the Spurs head coach’s response.
I would like to say that I couldn’t care less with what he says. I couldn’t care less not interested at all.
Jose Mourinho
KA-TCHING UP
In continuation to Harry Kane, the England international’s brace tonight has lifted him above Robbie Fowler in the Premier League’s all-time top goal scorers list.
He now has Thierry Henry in his sights.
MOURINHO’S UPDATE ON KANE
The Spurs gaffer was asked about Harry Kane’s fitness after the Tottenaham all time top goal scorer was forced off early due to suffering a stoppage time ankle injury.
“I think it’s too early. I think it’s too early to say something.
“For him to leave the pitch, 2-2, with a couple of minutes to go is obviously because he felt something.
“Let me be optimistic and believe that he has time to recover, let’s see.
“It’s obvious that he’s a very important player for us, that’s more than obvious.
“But I cannot say much, I cannot speculate or help in any speculation around it.
DROPPING LIKE FLIES
Only Brighton has dropped the same amount of points (20) as Spurs this season.
DIER DIGESTS
Eric Dier held his hands up and discussed where Spurs went wrong today, and he even had direct criticism to mention about himself.
The defender said: “I think first half we did well, we started well.
“Obviously we got our goal and conceded a poor goal. Disappointing to concede both cut-backs to the edge of the box, we need to do better in those areas.
“I could have done better myself on the second, the one-two down the line so yeah, disappointed with the goals we conceded.
“I think we gave away possession a bit too easily in our own half and they countered towards the end of the game I think in general we need to keep the ball better.
FULL TIME STATS
Similar to the first half, the statistics showed how evenly contested the game was so a draw in my opinion, is a fair result.
STALEMATE AT GOODISON
After an entertaining game full drama and suspense, it ends level pegging.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
MICHAEL OLIVER BLOWS FOR FULL-TIME!
THE TWO SIDES COULDN’T BE SEPARATED!
FT: EVERTON 2-2 SPURS
EVERTON 2-2 SPURS
90+2. Concerns for Mourinho and Spurs fans as Harry Kane has just hobbled off to be replaced by Dele Alli.
The England forward seemed to feel a knock to his ankle and with the big games ahead for Tottenham, the head coach didn’t want to take any chances.
EVERTON 2-2 SPURS
90+1. It bobbled everywhere but ultimately deflected out for a Tottenham goal-kick.
EVERTON 2-2 SPURS
90+1. Panic stations for the visitors because Everton have just won a corner.
Can one of the defenders redeem themselves?
THREE MINUTES STOPPAGE TIME!
UNLUCKY SON
Richarlison, you’re aiming for the wrong object.
EVERTON 2-2 SPURS
83. JOSH KING YOU COULD HAVE BEEN THE HERO!
James Rodriguez slipped the former Bournemouth striker through and he managed to beat the Spurs defence for pace before snatching at his shot.
But the effort was saved by the legs of Lloris and then Richarlison blazed the rebound over.
EVERTON 2-2 SPURS
82. Another substitution from Carlo Ancelotti is being made and it’s a positive one.
Tom Davies is coming off for Josh King who will look to partner Richarlison up-front.
EVERTON 2-2 SPURS
80. Both teams are really going for it now because they know, it will be two points dropped rather than a point gained at this late stage of the season.
Can someone win it?
EVERTON 2-2 SPURS
77. OOOO Ben Godrey just put in a vital block from Harry Kane’s shot.
That effort would have definitely tested the hands of Jordan Pickford in between the Everton sticks.
EVERTON 2-2 SPURS
75. Those changes from Jose seemed to have lifted the visitors because Spurs are starting to come into the game now.
Lamela was allowed to travel the length of the field before letting off a strike.
But fortunately for Pickford, it sailed over.
TO KANE
FROM SIGURDSSON
Michael Keane and Mason Holgate both tried to go for the same ball but a lack in communication forced Keane to head the ball into the back of Holgate.
Which then kindly feel to the boot of Harry Kane and there was only going to be one outcome.
I think Kane has only had two touches of the ball this entire game and both have been to score.
EVERTON 2-2 SPURS
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALL
MY GOODNESS ANOTHER MISTAKE BY EVERTON’S DEFENCE!
AND GUESS WHO WAS THERE TO CAPITALISE AGAIN?!
YES.. HARRY KANEEE!
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk