Everton come from behind to beat Coventry 3-1 as Barry scores twice
Everton beat Coventry 3-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Premier League Matchweek 10. The game was goalless at the break and was settled in the second half, with Thierno Barry the standout: two goals and an assist.
The first half passed without a goal. Coventry struck first in the 52nd minute through Yann Gboho. The lead lasted four minutes. Barry levelled in the 56th, set up by Vitaliy Mykolenko, and added the second in the 61st to put Everton in front.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed it in the 81st minute, with Barry providing the assist. The overall numbers were close, with Everton taking 16 shots to Coventry's 15. The difference was in accuracy, as the hosts had seven shots on target to the visitors' four. Everton's expected goals figure was 2.29 against 1.42.
Coventry had more of the ball, 53% to 47%, but could not turn it into an advantage. Everton needed less possession to be more direct. There was one yellow card for each side, no reds and two corners apiece. Stuart Attwell was the referee.
Goals
- 52' Yann Gboho Coventry
- 56' Thierno Barry Everton
- 61' Thierno Barry Everton
- 81' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall Everton
Match stats
Our prediction
Our preview pointed to a 1-0 home win and a tight contest, giving Everton a 52% chance of victory. The hosts did win, but with three goals, and Coventry did score. The game was not as cagey as we expected.
With the three points, Everton move to 16 (they started the day on 13, in seventh). Coventry stay on nine points (they started the day in 16th).
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