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Everton secured a comfortable 2-0 victory away at Ipswich Town, though the match wasn’t without its moments of drama. The win was particularly significant for Sean Dyche’s team, who had previously squandered 2-0 leads against both Bournemouth and Aston Villa this season, but showed more resilience this time around.
The game began with a 15-minute delay due to turnstile issues, and Ipswich nearly capitalized early when Jack Clarke squandered a golden opportunity from Wes Burns’ setup. However, it was Everton who struck first in the 17th minute when Iliman Ndiaye took advantage of a defensive error by Burns, firing a powerful shot into the top corner.
A crucial moment came when referee Michael Oliver initially awarded Ipswich a penalty, only for VAR to overturn the decision after review, much to the frustration of Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna. The hosts’ misfortune continued when they conceded again five minutes before halftime, with Michael Keane finishing impressively after Cameron Burgess needlessly conceded a corner.
The second half saw Ipswich show more fight after McKenna made substitutions, with Jordan Pickford being called into action to deny Omari Hutchinson, Conor Chaplin, and Jack Taylor. At the other end, Dominic Calvert-Lewin was denied by Aro Muric multiple times throughout the match.
The victory was particularly meaningful for Michael Keane, who has faced criticism recently and lost his regular starting position to Jarrad Branthwaite. Dyche praised his former Burnley defender’s performance, noting how he’s earning his place back in the team. The win moved Everton four points clear of a group of clubs on four points, including Ipswich, who are still seeking their first Premier League victory since April 2002.
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