Thierno Barry’s late equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw for Everton against Leeds, extending his scoring streak in the Premier League.
LIVERPOOL: Everton striker Thierno Barry extended his hot streak with a late equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against Leeds in the Premier League.
David Moyes’ side were booed off at half-time after James Justin put Leeds ahead at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Barry eased Everton fans’ frustration with a composed finish 14 minutes from full-time.
The 23-year-old has scored four goals in his last five league games after netting just once in his first 18 following his move from Villarreal.
“If you’re a centre forward, you need to score goals and he hadn’t at the start. He’s getting better,” Moyes said.
Everton are in 10th place, while Leeds sit six points above the Premier League relegation zone.
Blowing the lead was a missed opportunity for Daniel Farke’s team, who have lost only one of their last 10 league matches.
“We are a bit disappointed because we weren’t far away from winning it. We were very dominant in the first half,” Farke said.
Leeds went ahead with a well-crafted move in the 28th minute.
Anton Stach crossed towards Dominic Calvert-Lewin and James Tarkowski was unable to clear, allowing Justin time to pounce with a clinical finish.
Barry hauled Everton level in the 76th minute with a perfectly timed run to meet Idrissa Gueye’s low cross.
Everton pushed for a winner and Gueye almost got it when he thundered a fierce strike against the bar.
