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Everton 1-1 Tottenham: Michael Keane late stunner cancels out Harry Kane's penalty as both sides end with ten men

Daniel Harris

Updated 04/04/2023 at 07:45 GMT

A moment of madness from Abdoulaye Doucoure had looked to be the turning point as Spurs, thanks to a Harry Kane penalty, led Everton into the closing stages at Goodison Park. But there was to be a sting in the tail as Michael Keane lashed home a stunning shot from range to send the home fans wild, and rescue his side a point. Lucas Moura saw his marching orders late on.

We had to win against 10 men admits Tottenham boss after 1-1 Everton draw

A Michael Keane stunner saw Everton rescue a point at the death after Harry Kane's penalty had looked odds-on to give Spurs victory in a bad-tempered encounter at Goodison Park.
Everton were the better side in an intense first-half, but their lack of a centre-forward meant that they had no reference-point in attack so struggled to create.
Spurs, on the other hand, struggled for control but created the better chances, Kane having one shot kicked off the line by Keane before glancing a header wide after good work from Ivan Perisic.
After the break, Everton were again pushing the pace, but then on 58 minutes, Kane shoved Demarai Gray – he was booked – a scuffle ensued, and then Doucoure put his hand in Kane's face.
Out came the red card then and 10 minutes later, Kane compounded the wound by sweeping home a penalty after Keane inadvertently kicked Cristian Romero.
Everton huffed and puffed thereafter as Spurs sat back, and they got their reward out of nowhere as Keane rifled a beauty in from distance, this after Lucas Moura had seen his marching orders for Spurs as both sides ended with ten men.

TALKING POINT

It took the goal of a lifetime to make it happen, but Spurs deserved exactly what they got at Goodison, producing another poor performance.

As the better side, they ought to start games quickly and seek to dominate. But again, they allowed their opponents to get going, then after taking the lead in fortuitous circumstances – the penalty was more freakish than forced – sat back against 10 men.

Though it might’ve seemed a fair bet Everton wouldn't score, that decision limited the advantage of an extra player, allowed the crowd to get going, and ultimately meant Keane had the time that he did to score what might prove a costly equaliser. Spurs' top-four hopes are well and truly in the balance now.

MAN OF THE MATCH

Michael Keane (Everton) Conceded a penalty, wore a red-card challenge ... then scored a ludicrous last-minute equaliser.

PLAYER RATINGS

Everton: Pickford 6, Coleman 6, Keane 7, Tarkowski 6, Godfrey 6, Iwobi 7, Doucoure 5, Gueye 6, Onana 6, McNeil 6, Gray 5. Subs: Simms 6, Mykolenko 6, Onana 6, Garner 6.
Spurs: Lloris 6, Romero 6, Dier 6, Lenglet 6, Porro 5, Skipp 6, Hojbjerg 5, Perisic 6, Kulusevski 5, Son 4, Kane 6. Subs: Sanchez 6, Moura 4.

KEY STAT

Lucas Moura has more red cards - 1 - than goals and assists combined - 0 - this season.

KEY MOMENTS


30’ - THE BALL IN ELUDES EVERYONE But Onana retrives, laying back to Iwobi, and his cross picks out Doucoure, all alone 12 yards out! This is Everton's best chance so far, but he gets right underneath the ball and spoons his header over the top.

58’ - ...AND NOW THERE'S A RUCKUS! Kane shoves Gratty so Doucoure kicks through a 50-50, then shoves Kane who pulls his shirt ... so Doucoure loses it for a second and shoves him in the face! Kane goes down like he's being strangled - he's booked - and Everton are in big trouble!

66’ - PENALTY TO SPURS! Another ball to the back post and Perisic knocks down really well, for Romero taking the ball away from Keane who doesn't know he's there so goes to clear and instead kicks man not ball. It's a stonewaller.

68’ - GOAL! Everton 0-1 Spurs (Kane pen) Never in doubt! Pickford dives right and Kane sweeps left, right into the side-netting.

88’ - LUCAS MOURA IS WEEKS LATE ON MICHAEL KEANE AND HE'S SENT OFF!
He introduces studs to ankle, and knows he's done for. What a cameo that is! Can Everton make something of it?

90’ - WHAT A GOAL WHAT A GOAL WHAT A GOAL! Everton 1-1 Spurs (Keane) REVENGE IS BEST SERVED HOT! Given time on the ball, Keane, 30 yards out, advances and tees himself up - there's no pressure, but still - then flings every fibre of his being into a screeching, howling, outswinging animal that roars into the top corner! Goodison goes insane and only football can give you this!
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