Everton manager Marco Silva saw his side take further steps forward in terms of both fitness and his instructions for how he wants to play in the future, as we faced Bury yesterday evening with our plans for the coming Premier League campaign of 2018/19 continuing.
FT | ⚪️ 1-1 ????
Another workout. More minutes under the belt.
Blues hit the post four times at Gigg Lane, as Niasse's strike cancelled out Danns' opener.
Next up in pre-season: Lille and Porto in ???????? at the weekend! pic.twitter.com/rLggXzcxno
— Everton (@Everton) July 18, 2018
It wasn’t a 22-0 thriller again, but I think everyone accepts that was a one-off, but a solid performance from the team in many ways – given applicable fitness levels at this stage of pre-season – did see us to a 1-1 draw on the day at Gigg Lane.
With a number of chances created by Everton, Silva would’ve been pleased on that front but equally, from a defensive aspect, Bury had a few opportunities of their own so he’ll want improvement on that score.
The hosts did take the lead through Neil Danns who scored in the 43rd minute, but Everton were bright to respond in the second half as substitute Oumar Niasse saw an effort eight minutes in cannon off the woodwork. The same post denied him twice more in the space of a few minutes as we pushed forward, but he finally got his reward in the 63rd minute.
Everton first half:
Stekelenburg, Coleman, Jagielka, Keane, Baines, Dowell, Davies, Schneiderlin, Mirallas, Ramirez, Tosun.
Everton second half:
Stekelenburg, Connolly, Kenny, Pennington, Williams, Robinson, Klaassen, Vlasic, Sandro (Martina 77), Besic, Niasse.
Subs:
Hewelt, Holgate, Lookman.
At least we’ve scored against a team which Liverpool haven’t
— DJSPARKY (@140samshadow) July 18, 2018
Just need 21 more now lads
— Ellie (@ellieq) July 18, 2018
I can't help but like #Oumar So many times last season when we were laboured & walking around the pitch he comes on & gives his all, scores not so pretty goals but they all count & we're due another cult hero. Much respect #NSNO
— King Mantis (@KingMantisBand) July 18, 2018
He literally throws his body everywhere and it works. Love the lad haha
— Adam (@AdamEFC99) July 18, 2018
مباراة ودية | ( إيفرتون 0 × 1 بيوري ) – هدف بيوري الأول ..#EFC #buryfc pic.twitter.com/kvK5yPZYks
— أهداف المباريات (@LiveGoal01) July 18, 2018
مباراة ودية | ( إيفرتون 1 × 1 بيوري ) – هدف إيفرتون الأول ..#EFC #buryfc pic.twitter.com/OzpW8OOXDN
— أهداف المباريات (@LiveGoal01) July 18, 2018