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Beto scored with virtually the last kick of the game to help Everton secure a 1-1 draw<\/a> with Brighton at Amex Stadium.<\/p>\n Everton had to start with four centre halves in a back four, with Jarrad Branthwaite replacing Vitalii Mykolenko at left-back. The Ukrainian international seems to have picked up a knock in the buildup to the contest.<\/p>\n After a tepid first half, as has been the case in recent games, the Toffees mounted a stronger charge in the second half. However, they conceded against the run of play when the returning Pascal Gross put his side into the lead after a couple of efforts went to waste for the visitors.<\/p>\n However, Beto came up big in the final minute and converted from close range to secure an unlikely draw. A point here will allow the Blues to climb to eighth in the league standings temporarily before tomorrow\u2019s fixtures.<\/p>\n Here are the player ratings from Everton\u2019s 1-1 draw with Brighton:<\/p>\n Jordan Pickford: 6<\/p>\n Jordan Pickford had to react quickly to Danny Welbeck\u2019s improvised shot early on in the contest but there was nothing he could do about Pascal Gross\u2019 close-range finish for the opening goal.<\/p>\n Jake O\u2019Brien: 6<\/p>\n O\u2019Brien was moved to right-back to accommodate the returning Michael Keane in the centre of the defence. He had his hands full trying to deal with Kaoru Mitoma\u2019s trickery and could\u2019ve done a tighter job of covering Gross for the Brighton goal.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, the Irish international certainly played his part in securing the point with his low drive coming off the goalkeeper before being turned in by Beto.<\/p>\n James Tarkowski: 6<\/p>\n Tarkowski was unfortunate with his header at the backpost getting cleared in a goalmouth scramble. He led the backline well but failed to cut out Ayari\u2019s pass that fell to Gross.\u00a0<\/p>\n Michael Keane: 5<\/p>\n Returning to the lineup after serving a three-game suspension, Keane could\u2019ve done a better job of avoiding Ayari\u2019s pass into the box. He didn\u2019t go in to challenge for the ball with full conviction which led to Brighton\u2019s opener against the run of play. He also had a shot saved by Verbruggen in the closing minutes of the contest.<\/p>\n Jarrad Branthwaite (replaced by Patterson at 89\u2019): 6<\/p>\n Shortly after returning from a long-term injury, Branthwaite played nearly the entire 90 minutes and out of position following a knock to Vitalii Mykolenko. He used his height and physicality well but it\u2019s quite clear that the left-back role is not the best utilisation of his talents.<\/p>\n James Garner: 6<\/p>\n Garner delivered the ball into the box that led to Beto\u2019s equaliser in the dying minutes. He also delivered a fantastic backpost delivery from the corner which was met by Tarkowski before being cleared. Had a solid but unspectacular game in the middle of the park.<\/p>\n Idrissa Gueye (replaced by Iroegbunam at 80\u2019): 5<\/p>\n Not one of his best games in an Everton shirt. The midfield hasn\u2019t really clicked since Gueye returned from AFCON, with Garner\u2019s partnership with Iroegbunam looking more solid. It\u2019s probably also a lot to do with fatigue and at 36, Gueye is no spring chicken and could use some time to reset.<\/p>\n Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (replaced by Alcaraz at 80\u2019): 5<\/p>\n Dewsbury-Hall had two great chances to fire his side into the lead in the second half. The first chance was from a smart shrug of the shoulders to beat his man before taking a long and hopeful shot from a tight angle. The second one, however, should\u2019ve been turned in as Dewsbury-Hall found the goalkeeper after being set up for a tap-in by Barry.<\/p>\n Harrison Armstrong (replaced by Dibling at 80\u2019): 5.5<\/p>\n The teenager had a difficult task, playing out of position on the right flank. While he did show some creative touches and lovely combination plays, he was also fouled a lot and couldn\u2019t build sustained momentum.<\/p>\n Thierno Barry (replaced by Beto at 89\u2019): 5.5<\/p>\n Having scored four goals in the last five league games, Barry couldn\u2019t really pounce on any proper opening. His best moment today was setting Dewsbury-Hall up for a tap in but the playmaker failed to find the corner of the net.<\/p>\n Iliman Ndiaye: 5<\/p>\n A rare off-colour game for the Senegalese magician who was unable to fashion out proper openings from the left. He also showed signs of fatigue.<\/p>\n Substitutions Played his part in the equaliser with a brilliant pass from the deep to find Garner on the right.<\/p>\n Tim Iroegbunam: 5<\/p>\n Gave away the ball in dangerous areas on a couple of occasions<\/p>\n Tyler Dibling: 5<\/p>\n Couldn\u2019t influence the game too much.<\/p>\n Beto: 8<\/p>\n It\u2019s been a tumultuous week for Beto with constant links away from Merseyside but he came on late in the game to secure an important point for his side. Reacted quickly to Verburggen\u2019s save off O\u2019Brien to send the away stands into a frenzy.<\/p>\n Nathan Patterson: 7<\/p>\n Looked good in the closing minutes with a vital push towards the end.<\/p>\n \t\u00a0<\/p>\n Note: the following content is not moderated or vetted by the site owners at the time of submission. Comments are the responsibility of the poster. Disclaimer<\/a> ()<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0Posted \n It wasn’t exactly an elegant performance, but a point away is a point away, and I’d say these ratings are just about right. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0Posted Ajishnu Roy, Jake O’Brien Scottish International???? Aren’t you supposed to be a soccer expert???<\/p>\n He’s Irish and plays for Ireland, making him an Irish International. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0Posted \n I thought Garner was our best player, I think a 6 is too low. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0Posted \n Could we start giving the manager a mark out 10? <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0Posted \n Mike @1 ‘a point away is a point away’ and as far as Everton are concerned, ‘a point at home is a point at home’. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0Posted Anjishnu. I sometimes think you are not a real person but an AI nickname with a not so perfect programming (to make you appear human?). To give Garner only a 6 is an absolute insult and then give Charly a 7 and Beto an 8, when Beto had been on the pitch for next to no time. OK, I acknowledge that he did take his chance well, thankfully. Nathan did look sharp when he came on. But was he worth more points than James Garner who, in my opinion, was clearly our MoTM?<\/p>\n Sean @ 2 pointed out a glaring error about Jake’s nationality – some would take offence to you not having done your homework. But, that might be a programming issue, too?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0Posted Sean, Bob, sincere apologies for the embarrassing error. Had a brainfade moment there, which should tell you that I’m not AI.<\/p>\n The ratings are always an opinion I put forward instead of an objective yardstick (if it’s even possible to do it fairly all the time). It’s more as a launchpad for discussion and debate. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0Posted \n Anjishnu Don\u0092t worry about it mate.You\u0092re doing an excellent job. I\u0092ve been an Evertonian for 50 years. Welcome to the club. <\/p>\n
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