Jordan Pickford was the hero for Everton as he made a crucial penalty save to deny Anthony Gordon and secure a goalless draw against Newcastle United. The match saw Abdoulaye Doucoure’s goal disallowed for offside after a VAR check, while James Tarkowski gave away a penalty that Pickford expertly saved. Despite missing key defenders Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitalii Mykolenko, Everton managed to keep a clean sheet thanks to Pickford’s heroics.
Player ratings for the match saw Pickford receive a impressive score of 9 for his penalty save and overall performance. James Garner, playing out of position at right-back, received a 7 for his efforts against Newcastle’s attacking threats. Ashley Young, shifted to left-back, also received a score of 7 for his solid performance. Tarkowski, the Everton captain, received a 7 for his defensive efforts despite giving away the penalty.
Michael Keane, who replaced the injured Branthwaite, received an 8 for his dominant display in defense. Orel Mangala, a deadline day signing, received a 7 for his steady performance in midfield. Doucoure, who had a goal disallowed, received a 6 for his efforts in midfield. Jack Harrison, Dwight McNeil, and Iliman Ndiaye all received scores of 6 or 7 for their contributions in the match.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had a penalty shout turned down, received a 7 for his performance up front. Substitutes Idrissa Gueye and Tim Iroegbunam both received scores of 7 for their impact off the bench.
Overall, Everton’s performance against Newcastle was solid, with Pickford’s heroics standing out as the highlight of the match. Despite missing key players, the team managed to secure a valuable point and a clean sheet heading into the international break. The players will be looking to build on this performance in their upcoming matches.
