Here are your Everton evening headlines for Thursday, April 21.
Brendan Rodgers makes Everton 'luck' claim
Brendan Rodgers believes there was 'a little bit of luck' regarding Everton's late leveller against Leicester City on Wednesday evening.
Richarlison got the better of Kasper Schmeichel with time running out at Goodison Park, finding the bottom left corner of the goal with the help of a minor deflection. A ball played into the box initially appeared to be heading to Salomon Rondon, though the Venezuelan could not take full control of the ball.
Ready to capitalise on the loose ball was the Blues' talented Brazilian made no mistake from close range as Frank Lampard's side salvaged a share of the spoils.
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What could represent a vital point for the Toffees come the end of the season was a sickener for the visitors, who saw all three points snatched from their grasp in the dying embers of the match. Sharing his thoughts on the 1-1 scoreline after the full-time whistle, Rodgers was of the view Everton's equaliser came about in rather fortuitous fashion.
“Performance-wise, we were excellent in the game. We had more of the ball and once we got into the second half, we just needed a bit more composure in the final third and to close the game out," stated the Leicester boss.
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Richarlison moment highlighted as Kevin Thelwell conversation spotted
Everton scored a dramatic stoppage time equaliser through Richarlison to secure what could be a precious point against Leicester City at Goodison Park but here’s a look at some of the aspects of the match that might have flown under the radar with our moments missed.
Late show
It was indicative of how late we are in the season as Everton faced Leicester City for the first time this term – they’ll do it all again at the King Power Stadium in little more than a fortnight’s time – that this midweek game under the lights at Goodison Park actually kicked-off before the sun went down over Merseyside but it was still well and truly dark by the time Richarlison finally found the net. The Blues have developed a handy knock of scoring goals in the latter stages of matches and it’s encouraging to see that they are at least fighting until the end.
Everton have now bagged nine goals in the final 15 minutes of matches which is their most prolific period while in contrast their fewest have been the first 15 minutes when they’ve netted just twice. This was also the second time in their last three games at Goodison that the hosts had struck in second half stoppage time, with goals from Alex Iwobi and Richarlison securing them an additional three points.
Too often, the Blues aren’t starting on the front foot but they’re somehow finding a way – with the help of the crowd – to get themselves back into fixtures and it just goes to show that you should never leave early as for all their struggles, the team are pushing right to the end.
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