The pressure has heightened on Toffees manager Frank Lampard following Everton’s fall at the Goodison Park in the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion.
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Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma opened scoring for Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League match against Everton at the Goodison Park. Photo: @OfficialBHAFC |
In the Premier League match on Tuesday 3 January, Brighton hammered Everton by four goals to one, with Kaori Mitoma giving the Seagulls the lead in the 14th minute.
In just six minutes in between the second 45 minutes, the visitors scored thrice – Evan Ferguson made it two in the 51st minute for the Seagulls after placing the ball in the top corner, Sally March made it three in the 54th minute, perfectly converting Ferguson’s assist. Pascal Gross beautifully beat goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with a chipped finish to make it 4-0 in favour of Brighton.
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Everton got a penalty very late which they used to pull one back for themselves with Demarai Gray converting from the spot.