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LEI vs EVE
English Premier League
King Power Stadium, Leicester
Leicester City
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Everton
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Full-Time: 1 - 1
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As relentless rain persisted into the final half-hour, Everton struggled to extend their slim lead, with Lindstrom failing to deliver a quality cross to the waiting Dwight McNeil. Leicester, growing increasingly frustrated, hesitated to test Jordan Pickford, yet both teams created opportunities, with Mads Hermansen denying Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Caleb Okoli missing a clear header. The game shifted when Mavididi scored from a Harry Winks corner, equalizing for Leicester and igniting the possibility of a winner for either side. In the closing moments, Leicester pressed for a late goal but couldn't capitalize, ultimately settling for a hard-fought draw that left both teams still searching for their first win of the season.
Everton's visit to Leicester held added importance as both teams sought their first Premier League win of the season, with the struggling Toffees sitting at the bottom of the table after four consecutive defeats. They took the lead in the 12th minute thanks to Iliman Ndiaye, who capitalized on Ashley Young's clever pass to find the net with a low shot. Leicester had difficulty mounting a significant response, especially as torrential rain turned the game into a scrappy affair. As the second half resumed after a brief delay due to the weather, Everton continued to press forward, but Ndiaye failed to convert another opportunity, while Leicester's Jordan Ayew sent a hopeful attempt well over the bar.
90+4'
SHOT! McNeil has possession on the right and sends a lofted ball toward the left side of the box. Faes struggles to make a clean clearance, allowing DCL to pounce on the loose ball. However, his connection is weak, and Hermansen is alert, diving to his right to make the save.
90+2'
Winks takes the corner from the left and delivers a well-placed ball into the box, but Pickford rises to the occasion, punching it clear. Ayew gathers the loose ball on the right and attempts to send in a cross, but Young is quick to react, stepping in to block the attempt.
90+1'
Fatawu receives the ball on the left and sends in a low cross aimed at the box. Keane appears poised to handle the situation but misjudges it with a heavy touch, inadvertently allowing the ball to deflect off him and concede a corner for Leicester on the left side.
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90'
Leicester's goal scorer Mavididi is replaced by Fatawu in attack late on.
A. Fatawu
S. Mavididi
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