Brentford vs Everton player ratings: Kiernan Dewsbury’s late equaliser secures an important point

The visitors were dealt an early blow when Jordan Pickford was adjudged guilty of bringing down Kevin Schade in the box and Igor Thiago converting the ensuing penalty with just three minutes on the clock. Everton were scrappy during this period of the contest but Beto managed to head home the equaliser from Gana’s first-time cross after 26 minutes. Keith Andrews’ side began the second half on a stronger footing and kept pushing for the lead.

Their Brazilian striker ended up securing the lead once again after deflecting Michael Kayode’s effort into the back of the net. David Moyes’ men were not to be denied a point, though, as their search for an equaliser in the dying minutes came to fruition. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall found some space after a penalty box scramble and finished off his move from an acute angle to secure a vital point away from home!

Here are the player ratings from Everton’s 1-1 draw with Brentford: Jordan Pickford: 6 Pickford made a mistake right at the beginning where he was slow to read Schade’s movement and clipped him inside the box, leading to a penalty. However, he made amends with a great save off Mathias Jensen and followed it up by blocking Dango Ouattara’s attempt from close range. Jake O’Brien: 8 O’Brien’s persistence led to Beto’s equaliser as he used his physicality well to get the better of Keane Lewis-Potter.

It was his shot in injury time that led to Dewsbury-Hall’s match-leveller. James Tarkowski: 6 James Tarkowski had a fine defensive performance and dominated aerial contests despite the string of boos from the home crowd. However, he was slow to react to Schade’s run in the early minutes of the contest that led to the penalty after the forward was through on a 1v1 with the keeper.