Everton earned a hard-fought 2–2 draw in opposition to Manchester United in a vigorous and at occasions chaotic pre-season conflict in Atlanta, as David Moyes’ facet twice got here from behind to frustrate Ruben Amorim’s facet.
The guests took an early lead within the Summer season Sequence in a controversial trend.
After a vigorous begin from Everton, United have been awarded a delicate penalty when James Tarkowski was adjudged to have introduced down Amad Diallo inside the world.
Replays confirmed there was minimal contact, however the determination stood and Bruno Fernandes calmly despatched Jordan Pickford the unsuitable means from the spot within the nineteenth minute.
Removed from folding after the setback, Everton responded positively. Vitalii Mykolenko, who had already impressed down the left, performed a key position within the equaliser.
After successful again possession, Idrissa Gana Gueye swung an ideal ball to the again submit, the place Iliman Ndiaye arrived unmarked to smash residence from shut vary and stage the rating at 1–1 on 41 minutes.
The aim sparked Everton into life, with Beto twice going shut earlier than the break and Jake O’Brien hitting the submit from shut vary.
United, rattled by the depth of the Toffees, have been joyful to listen to the half-time whistle.
The second half started with United making modifications, and so they regained management after the restart.
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