Everton 2 Ipswich 2: Toffees leapfrog Man Utd into 14th but throw away two-goal lead in entertaining draw
Alamy Live News. 3B675Y4 Liverpool, UK. 03rd May, 2025. Julio Enciso of Ipswich Town celebrates after scoring his teams 1st goal. Premier League match, Everton v Ipswich Town at Goodison Park in Liverpool on Saturday 3rd May 2025. this image may only be used for Editorial purposes. Editorial use only, pic by Chris Stading/Andrew Orchard […]Alamy JULIO ENCISO fired a worldie as relegated Ipswich pulled off a stunning comeback draw. Everton looked in complete control for much of the first half, boosted by Beto’s brilliant headed opener on 26 minutes and a low-25-yarder from Dwight McNeil soon after. ReutersGeorge Hirst peels away after completing Ipswich’s comeback draw[/caption] AFPGeorge Hirst soared for the Tractor Boys’ point-saver[/caption] Julio Enciso hails his wonder goal that sparked Ipswich’s revivalAlamy But Enciso flashed home a right-footer that swerved all over the place on its way past keeper Jordan Pickford shortly before the interval. The Toffees responded by pushing for a third goal after the interval – only to be caught on the break. it was sub George Hirst who rewarded Ipswich’s hard-grafting second period by leaping high to nod their backpost leveller on 79 minutes. And in fact after that it was the Tractor Boys who sniffed a winner, albeit one that never came. Nonetheless, the point was enough for Everton to leapfrog Manchester United to go 14th in the Prem. It was the Toffees’ second-last game at Goodison Park. Among the legendary ex-Everton stars in attendance were top-flight title winners Graeme Sharp and Peter Reid. And they witnessed an entertaining stalemate, although Ipswich are doomed to the drop in third-bottom place – 14 points below West Ham. ReutersBeto’s flying header broke the deadlock for Everton[/caption] BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK But Tractor Boys’ chief Kieran McKenna will have been impressed by his side’s bold display, laced with some real attacking intent and verve at times. For Everton, a 15th Prem draw of the season quelled some of the party spirit. But there’s sure to be an electric atmosphere for the Goodison finale – against bottom side Southampton on May 18. The Toffees will move in at their £750million-plus new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock over the summer. FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW… GettyDwight McNeil doubled the Toffees’ lead on 35 minutes[/caption] GettyJulio Enciso then gave Ipswich hope before the break with a stunner[/caption] Match Stats
JULIO ENCISO fired a worldie as relegated Ipswich pulled off a stunning comeback draw.
Everton looked in complete control for much of the first half, boosted by Beto’s brilliant headed opener on 26 minutes and a low-25-yarder from Dwight McNeil soon after.
But Enciso flashed home a right-footer that swerved all over the place on its way past keeper Jordan Pickford shortly before the interval.
The Toffees responded by pushing for a third goal after the interval – only to be caught on the break.
it was sub George Hirst who rewarded Ipswich’s hard-grafting second period by leaping high to nod their backpost leveller on 79 minutes.
And in fact after that it was the Tractor Boys who sniffed a winner, albeit one that never came.
Nonetheless, the point was enough for Everton to leapfrog Manchester United to go 14th in the Prem.
It was the Toffees’ second-last game at Goodison Park.
Among the legendary ex-Everton stars in attendance were top-flight title winners Graeme Sharp and Peter Reid.
And they witnessed an entertaining stalemate, although Ipswich are doomed to the drop in third-bottom place – 14 points below West Ham.
BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK
But Tractor Boys’ chief Kieran McKenna will have been impressed by his side’s bold display, laced with some real attacking intent and verve at times.
For Everton, a 15th Prem draw of the season quelled some of the party spirit.
But there’s sure to be an electric atmosphere for the Goodison finale – against bottom side Southampton on May 18.
The Toffees will move in at their £750million-plus new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock over the summer.
FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW…
