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Richarlison drew attention to Andros Townsend’s header
Rafael Benitez started off in a great position as Everton manager. His team came from behind to defeat Southampton in front an excited Goodison Park.
Goodison, former Liverpool manager, received a warm welcome from fans before kick-off. This was a positive start.
The atmosphere quickly changed when Saints debutant Adam Armstrong was gifted an opener by Michael Keane. He had joined the team from Blackburn earlier in the week. Armstrong grabbed Che Adams' ball and rolled it into the top corner.
Everton struggled the remainder of the first period, but Benitez's decision not to place Richarlison in front immediately after the break paid off as Richarlison poked home from Andros Townsend’s header.
Benitez's team, which was without James Rodriguez, sent their fans into delirium with two goals in five minutes.
Abdoulaye Doucoure first turned in the penalty box, before smashing into top corner.
Benitez's tactical change proved to be a masterstroke. Richarlison, who was just returned from the Olympic gold medal with Brazil at Tokyo 2020 in Tokyo, scored Dominic Calvert-Lewin with a diving header at near post.
Demarai Gray made a great debut, running unassisted and providing plenty of ammunition to the Everton strikers.
Richarlison demonstrates the difference
Benitez was the first manager to cross the Liverpool line since 1890s. Six weeks ago, there were many protests from fans against Benitez's appointment.
This was his first Premier League match for more than two decades. This was Everton's third win in 13 home games. That includes last season when Carlo Ancelotti failed to deliver a European challenge.
The team often struggled to overcome deficits under the Italian manager. But buoyed by Benitez's switch and a lively atmosphere, they continued pressing for more goals after they had reached equalisation.
Southampton also contributed to this open game. Armstrong showed a lot of effort and linked well with Adams.
Tino Livramento made a great debut at right-back. The back-line held Calvert-Lewin under control until Richarlison joined the attack.
After struggling in the first half, the Brazilian was placed on the left side of Calvert-Lewin's three-behind. He was then booked for an insane dive at the end of the hour.
Everton was looking nothing like the team that would take control in the second period. Keane's error led to a series of errors that could have cost Ralph Hasenhuttl another goal.
After Richarlison's equaliser however, hosts were inspired and press for more goals. Although the Brazilian team played brilliantly, Keane's attempt to score was stopped by James Ward-Prowse.
Everton fans weren't disappointed and will continue to hope that Benitez's reign continues with similar results after both a performance as well as a result that was worth waiting for.
Armstrong Adam Armstrong was the player of the match with an average 7.86 Everton Everton Everton.
Southampton Southampton Southampton Everton Avg squad number 7 Player named Richarlison Average ranking 6.68 Squad numbers 17 Playername Doucour Average ratings 6.25 Squad numbers 12 Playername Gordon Average Rating rating 5.76 Squad Numbers 21 Playername Oriol Romeu Playername Salisu Average Rating rating 6.80 Squad Numbers 19 Playername Oriol Romeu Average rate 6.80 Squad numbers 15 Playername Djenepo Average rank 6.58 Squadnums 5 Playername Perraud Average rating rating 6.43 Squads number 32 Playername Ward-Prows rating of 11.40 Squad for 11 Playername Redmond Playername Redmond Playername Redmond Player average rating rating of 4.40 Squad Number 11 Playername Redmond.
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Match Stats
Live Text Line-ups Everton Formation
23 Coleman
4 Holgate
5 Keane
12 Digne
6 Allan
16 Doucour booked at 77mins
14 Townsend substituted for Iwobi at 70%
11 Gray Substituted For Mina at 83' Minutes
7 Richarlison Booked in 30mins Gordon Substituted in 89' Minutes
Substitutes for 9 Calvert-Lewin Substitutes in Kenny
8 Delph
13 Mina
15 Begovic
17 Iwobi
24 Gordon
26 Davies
32 Branthwaite
34 Broadhead Southampton Formation 4-4-2 21 Livramento 5 Stephens 22, Salisu 15 Perraud32 Walcott 8 WardProwse 6 Romeu 9 Djenepo10 Adams 9 Armstrong 1 McCarthy
21 Livramento
5 Stephens
22 Salisu
Redmond Substituted by 15 Perraud at 83' Minutes
Tella Substituted by 32 Walcott at 80' minutes
8 Ward-Prowse
6 Romeu Substituted at 80' Minutes for Diallo
19 Djenepo
10 Adams
Substitutes for 9 Armstrong 2 Walker-Peters
11 Redmond
17 Armstrong
23 Tella
24 Elyounoussi
27 Diallo
35 Bednarek
43 Valery
44 Forster Referee Andy Madley Match Stats, Live Text Post Update Match ends, Everton 3 Southampton 1. Full Time Second half ends, Everton 3 Southampton 1. Substitution Substitution, Everton. Anthony Gordon replaces Richarlison. Allan (Everton) has updated the Foul. Post update Ibrahima Diallo, Southampton, wins a free kick during the attacking half. Post update: Attempt saved. Alex Iwobi (Everton), left footed shot from left side box to save the goal in the middle. Richarlison assisted with a through ball. Post update Corner, Southampton. Dominic Calvert-Lewin conceded. Post-update: Attempt blocked. Ibrahima Diallo (Southampton), header from the middle of the box is blocked. James Ward-Prowse assisted with a cross. Post update Foul by Lucas Digne, Everton. Post update Che Adams (Southampton), wins a free kick from the right wing. Foul by Dominic Calvert Lewin (Everton) after the update Post update Jack Stephens (Southampton), wins a free kick at the defensive half. Post update Attempt missed. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Everton, takes a right-footed shot from within the box. It misses to his right. Lucas Digne assisted. Post update Hand ball by Lucas Digne, (Everton). Post update Lucas Digne, Everton, wins a free kick at the defensive half. Foul by James Ward Prowse (Southampton) after the update Everton Substitution Substitution. Demarai Gray is now replaced by YerryMina. Substitution Substitution. Southampton. Romain Perraud is replaced by Nathan Redmond. Goal! Goal! Everton 3, Southampton 1. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), header from very close to the corner. Richarlison assisted with a cross. Substitution Substitution Southampton. Nathan Tella will replace Theo Walcott. Page 1 of 6 Rewind Previous Navigate to Next Navigate To The Last Page Forward
