Brighton & Hove Albion secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park, thanks to goals from Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck, and Simon Adingra. The win propels Brighton up the Premier League table, while Everton’s struggles continue.
First Half: Mitoma Opens Scoring
The match got off to a lively start, with both teams creating chances. However, it was Brighton who broke the deadlock in the 26th minute through Kaoru Mitoma. The Japanese winger expertly controlled a pass on the edge of the box before unleashing a precise shot that beat Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Second Half: Welbeck Doubles Lead
Brighton continued to press Everton in the second half, and their efforts paid off in the 56th minute. Danny Welbeck, who had been causing problems for the Everton defense all game, scored the second goal with a clinical finish. The striker latched onto a through ball and slotted past Pickford with ease.
Late Strike from Adingra Seals Win
Everton’s hopes of a comeback were dealt a further blow in the 66th minute when Ashley Young received a red card for a reckless tackle. Brighton capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Simon Adingra scoring the third goal in the 87th minute. The substitute’s strike sealed a convincing win for the Seagulls.
Post-Match Analysis
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler praised his team’s performance, saying, “We played a great game, and I’m very happy with the result. We created many chances and scored three goals, which is fantastic.”
Everton boss Sean Dyche, on the other hand, was left disappointed, stating, “We didn’t perform well enough, and Brighton deserved the win. We need to learn from our mistakes and improve quickly.”
Match Stats and Facts
- Brighton have now won three consecutive away matches in the Premier League for the first time in their history.
- Everton have lost four of their last five league matches.
- Danny Welbeck has scored in three consecutive Premier League matches for the first time since 2014.
The win moves Brighton up to 1st place in the Premier League table, while Everton remains in 20th position, just above the relegation zone.