Everton edge Sunderland in a frantic Stadium of Light clash as Ndiaye and Xhaka strike
By Sheila Parr
Iliman Ndiaye’s stunning solo goal was canceled out by Granit Xhaka at the Stadium of Light.
At seven minutes, Dewsbury-Hall reached the byline and pulled the ball back to Ndiaye near the post.
His shot was blocked, and Barry’s follow up was too.
In the sixth minute Sunderland enjoyed their first decent spell of possession.
A sinuous run from Traore excites the crowd before the move breaks down.
Everton counter and Dewsbury-Hall’s long pass toward Barry is cut out by the last defender, Mukiele.
- Iliman Ndiaye’s solo strike for Everton was canceled out by Granit Xhaka at the Stadium of Light.
- Early pressure brought chances for Dewsbury-Hall and Barry, both blocked in quick succession.
- The contest swung on a spell of Sunderland control before Everton hit back on the counter.
Iliman Ndiaye
Sunderland AFC