Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored an added-time equalizer for Everton in a 2-2 Premier League draw against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, according to multiple reports. Igor Thiago scored twice for Brentford in the match, while Beto scored Everton's first equalizer in the 27th minute. The draw leaves both teams in contention for European qualification, with Brentford remaining seventh in the Premier League with 47 points and Everton eighth, below Brentford on goal difference.
The match featured several key moments and near-misses. Kevin Schade and Nathan Collins both hit the crossbar for Brentford when the score was 1-1, according to major media reports. Caoimhin Kelleher made saves to deny Idrissa Gueye and Beto for Everton in the 22nd minute, with Beto's effort ruled offside, while Jordan Pickford made saves for Everton against Mathias Jensen and Dango Ouattara after Kevin Schade hit the crossbar.
I feel like I’m getting into a nice rhythm. I am confident, I am feeling the best I have ever felt physically and football-wise.
Jarrad Branthwaite made a crucial block to thwart Kevin Schade for Everton, and Caoimhin Kelleher denied Iliman Ndiaye with his right foot. Igor Thiago joined Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbuemo as Brentford players to have scored 20 goals in a Premier League campaign, major media sources report. Everton's recent form includes a 2-0 win over Burnley, with James Tarkowski scoring the first goal, according to major media.
The victory marked Everton's first win at Hill Dickinson Stadium in three months, and it has put the team firmly in the mix for European football next season. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall joined Everton during the summer transfer window and has become one of the team's most important players, major media reports indicate. David Moyes gave Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall confidence to express himself at the start of the season, according to major media.
I thought tonight we were really good – more like what we want to be at home: dominant and limiting our opponents to not many chances.
The draw highlights the competitive nature of the Premier League's European qualification race, with both teams showing resilience in key moments.
It is a great reaction in the last four of five days to get back-to-back wins after two losses. It shows great character from the lads and puts us in a great position ahead of the run-in.
Look at the stadium, it is built for European nights. It is a massive club and that is one of the reasons why I wanted to come: to get the club back into the European places.
I believed with the new project it was possible. We are in a good position and it is about doing the business for the rest of the season.
Getting into the England squad is a dream of mine. I know the competition is stacked, but I am having a really good season – it is probably the best season I have ever had in the Premier League.
My main focus is getting into Europe with this team. If we do that, it gives me a better chance internationally.
To be honest, he’s given me real confidence to go and express myself. He said to me, the minute I came in, ‘I know what you can do, I know your strengths, go and show that’.
That’s the best thing you can get as a player, when you’ve got a manager who truly believes in you and gives you the opportunity to go and do what you want to do.
He’s been amazing from minute one, he’s helped me so much and I’ve got a lot of respect for him. You can see it’s helped me.