Everton player ratings: One 8/10, plenty of 6/10’s but two 4/10’s in comeback win over Doncaster- gallery

George Priestman
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Not much he could do about the goal, but made two smart saves to keep his side in the game.
Not much he could do about the goal, but made two smart saves to keep his side in the game.

Everton finally registered their first win of the season as they came from behind to earn a late 2-1 victory courtesy of a late strike from Arnaut Danjma.

Beto produced a man of the match performance after coming on at half-time, as he netted on his debut with a fine finish to bring his new side level.

But it was Danjuma who gave Everton the victory after cutting in from the left and firing in a powerful strike that flew into the left-hand corner to give the Toffees their first win of the season so far.

Offered very little in a poor performance that saw him substituted at half-time.
Offered very little in a poor performance that saw him substituted at half-time.

Everton conceded just before half-time as Joe Ironside headed home from a searching Tommy Lawrence cross hich flew past Jordan Pickford.

There was, however, an element of offside as replays showed that he was just ahead of Abdoulaye Doucoure but, of course, there is no VAR in use.

The home side very nearly doubled their lead as Pickford was forced into a smart save from a set piece once again,

Prior to that, Everton created very little and only had one chance to shout home about; Danjuma played a smart one-two with Doucoure but lashed his shot wide.

Dominated most of his duels and managed to be effective in his own box.
Dominated most of his duels and managed to be effective in his own box.

Everton edged possession in the first-half but mustered just two shots whilst the home side were fairly comfortable, managing seven shots in total.

It forced Dyche into a triple change at half-time, as he granted Beto his debut, as well as bringing on the experienced duo of Ashley Young and Idrissa Gueye.

Beto added a focal point and the other two added an air of calmness to Everton’s performance; it gave them the foundations to go and get a much-needed equaliser as Doucoure’s fine through ball was well met by Beto, who’s deft finish brought Dyche’s side level.

He went onto hit the post with a bullet header, but it was Danjuma who gave Dyche’s side the victory with a fine solo effort after driving inside from the left and firing into the bottom left-hand corner.

Godfrey produced a rusty performance as he made his comeback from injury.
Godfrey produced a rusty performance as he made his comeback from injury.

Beto went onto have another goal ruled out for offside but his impact was certainly impressive on his debut and his performance has Everton in the hat for the third round of the EFL Cup .

Similar to Godfrey, Mykolenko made his return after some time out and was noticeably rusty.
Similar to Godfrey, Mykolenko made his return after some time out and was noticeably rusty.
Struggled to control the game in the first-half in what was an inconsistent performance.
Struggled to control the game in the first-half in what was an inconsistent performance.
Doucoure produced a fine through ball for Beto, who finished brilliantly which was his standout moment but he was industrious as per usual.
Doucoure produced a fine through ball for Beto, who finished brilliantly which was his standout moment but he was industrious as per usual.
Worked hard and produced some solid moments, but was inconsistent over the course of the game.
Worked hard and produced some solid moments, but was inconsistent over the course of the game.
Should have done better with a chance in the first-half but made up for it after his late winner.
Should have done better with a chance in the first-half but made up for it after his late winner.
Dragged off at half-time, Dobbin was well of the pace and struggled to make the right decision and provide any quality in a poor first-half.
Dragged off at half-time, Dobbin was well of the pace and struggled to make the right decision and provide any quality in a poor first-half.
The new signing struggled with little service and managed just 15 touches and lost possession 11 times.
The new signing struggled with little service and managed just 15 touches and lost possession 11 times.
Young helped to steady the ship as part of triple substitution.
Young helped to steady the ship as part of triple substitution.
Beto completely changed the game and after a slow start, scored the important equaliser and was denied by the post for what would have been a brilliant second - he also had one ruled out for offside at the very end. Great start for the summer signing.
Beto completely changed the game and after a slow start, scored the important equaliser and was denied by the post for what would have been a brilliant second - he also had one ruled out for offside at the very end. Great start for the summer signing.
Helped to steady the ship after an awful first-half from Dyche’s side.
Helped to steady the ship after an awful first-half from Dyche’s side.
Helped to steady the ship after coming on.
Helped to steady the ship after coming on.
Struggled to get into the game.
Struggled to get into the game.