… As Simms’ Late Goal Secures a 2-2 Draw for The Toffees at Stamford Bridge
A late goal by Ellis Simms earned a vital point in the Premier League relegation battle as Sean Dyche’s side drew 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Joao Felix opened the scoring early in the second half, before Graham Potter’s side were pegged back by Abdoulaye Doucoure on 69 minutes. However, Chelsea were awarded a penalty four minutes later which was converted by Kai Havertz and the London side looked to be heading to a comfortable conclusion until Simms scored in the 90th minute to force a draw.
“We showed them a little bit too much respect in the first half but after that we got back to grips with the game and reacted well to going behind twice,” Dyche told Sky Sports.
The game looked to be heading in Chelsea’s favour until substitute Simms powered his way through the Chelsea defence and slotted home in the final minute of regulation to score his first ever Premier League goal.
“I’m really pleased with the growth in mentality. There’s been a lot of questions about Everton’s away form, and the mentality around that,” Dyche said. “It’s been improving all the time.”
The point helped Everton rise to 15th in the table, while Chelsea are in 10th place.
