Thierno Barry's rich vein of form continued at Hill Dickinson Stadium as his 76th-minute equaliser earned Everton a 1-1 draw against Leeds United in the Premier League. James Justin had earlier given Daniel Farke's side a deserved first-half lead, but Barry's fourth goal in five league games ensured David Moyes' team moved into the top half of the table, even as their winless home run stretched to five matches.
Leeds, who remain 16th and six points above the relegation zone, produced a dominant opening 45 minutes and came within inches of doubling their advantage when Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck the post. Yet Everton, booed off at half-time after failing to produce a single effort on target while Leeds racked up 10 attempts, responded impressively after the interval, with Moyes' tactical changes turning the tide before Idrissa Gueye hit the crossbar during a late spell of home pressure.
Leeds Take Command As Justin Breaks The Deadlock
From the outset, Leeds looked far sharper, their three-at-the-back system repeatedly causing Everton problems as they controlled both territory and tempo. The hosts struggled to live with the visitors' intensity or disrupt their rhythm, and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher went as far as to say that Moyes' team had made Leeds 'look like Real Madrid' during a one-sided first half.