Brighton and Everton played out a 1-1 draw in an interesting tactical battle. Everton took an early lead with a direct sequence, but Brighton equalized with a wicked deflection. Brighton dominated possession, while Everton stayed in a tight block and counter-attacked. Tarkowski made a big block to deny Joao Pedro, and Dunk's free kick was tipped over by Pickford. Ashley Young scored an unfortunate own goal to allow Brighton to salvage a late point. Brighton also cleared off the line from a corner. The result was largely as predicted, with Brighton pinning Everton back and Everton threatening on the counter.
Late Ashley Young own goal floors Everton to gift Brighton draw https://t.co/5ctzlLWpVL
Late own goal by Young earns Brighton a point at Everton https://t.co/Zg0569gYNx https://t.co/C9QGT9yiBj
Ashley Young's unfortunate own goal allowed Brighton to salvage a late Premier League point at Everton. #BBCFootball #EVEBHA #epl https://t.co/CrwtqSxR6l
Full-time. Largely, the pattern of the game went as predicted. Brighton pinning Everton back for long periods and Everton counter-attacking with threat. Bit of fortune for Brighton's goal, but they'll take it. An interesting tactical battle! Everton 1-1 Brighton
Brighton clear off the line from a corner. No idea how that stayed out!
Ashley Young. Finding the back of the net at the wrong end... Brighton are back in it at Everton! #BBCFootball #EVECRY #epl https://t.co/T8fZwZ3xLG
Such a shame for Everton to be undone by a freak goal. They'd limited Brighton to next to nothing
Equaliser for Brighton. Some good work for Mitoma, in typical fashion to stop-then-start and cross the ball. Wicked deflection takes it over Pickford. Everton 1-1 Brighton
Big block from Tarkowski to deny Joao Pedro after Brighton had (just about) played through Everton's high press
Dunk's free kick tipped over by Pickford
Brighton free kick in great shooting position just outside the box. Everton not happy - thought Tarkowski had taken ball
Half-time. Game has gone exactly how we expect. Brighton dominate possession, Everton stay in a tight block and counter-attack. Brighton need to switch the ball moreand isolate wingers against Everton full-backs. Everton 1-0 Brighton
Exciting start to this game already. Everton go one up with a direct sequence, only for Brighton to score from a set play with Dunk volley at the far post — but offside called! Everton 1-0 Brighton #bhafc