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Everton and Newcastle United endured a frustrating evening as they battled to a goalless draw in a scrappy affair at Goodison Park. The game’s key moment came in the first half when Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon, facing hostile taunts from his former club’s fans, saw his penalty saved by Jordan Pickford.
Gordon had won the penalty after James Tarkowski was penalized for dragging Sandro Tonali to the ground, but the forward’s weak spot-kick was easily dealt with by Pickford, who dived to his left to deny the former Everton man.
Both sides had their chances in a frantic contest, with Everton seeing an Abdoulaye Doucoure header ruled out for offside, while Newcastle missed opportunities through Gordon and Adama Traore. Everton substitute Idrissa Gueye wasted a huge chance late on, blazing over an open goal after Nick Pope saved from Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Pickford’s heroics earned Everton their first clean sheet of the season, but it was another game marked by their lack of offensive threat. Newcastle dominated possession but failed to convert it into meaningful chances, with Gordon’s missed penalty emblematic of their frustrations.
Key Moments:
- Pickford’s Penalty Save: Gordon’s missed penalty after being awarded a spot-kick for Tarkowski’s foul on Tonali.
- Gordon’s Missed Chances: The former Everton player had another big opportunity late on but fired over the bar.
- Everton’s Wasted Opportunity: Idrissa Gueye missed a gilt-edged chance to win the match after Calvert-Lewin’s effort was saved.
This gritty draw leaves Everton with concerns about their attacking potency, while Newcastle will rue missed chances and Gordon’s poor display on his return to Goodison Park. Both sides will need to find more consistency in their bid to move up the table.
