– written by James T. Abel Adesitimi
The Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton ended in controversy late in the game when Andy Madley gave the home team a late penalty and was sent for a VAR review. Ashley Young was taken to the ground by Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt, but the penalty was overturned.
Manchester United battled from behind to secure a draw in a thrilling Premier League match at Goodison Park.
Beto and Abdoulaye Doucouré’s strikes put Everton in complete control at halftime.
The Red Devils didn’t have a shot until the 42nd minute, and it wasn’t until the 72nd minute that they managed to get one on goal. Luckily for Amorim, it struck the back of the net, with captain Bruno Fernandes giving his team a lifeline with a free kick.
Amorim feared his side had thrown everything away in the dying embers, but Manuel Ugarte restored parity eight minutes later.
However, few minutes to the end of the match, Ashley Young was taken to the ground by Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt, but the penalty was overturned. The match ended draw with both teams departing with a point each.