Expensive signing Richarlison immediately become new star of Everton as he made magnificent performance on his debut, helping his side to secure 2:2 away win against stubborn Wolverhampton. Brazilian winger opened the score on 17 minutes from close range with his first shot for Toffees while the whole team looked generally comfortable against the hosts. But on the 40th minutes Everton find themselves one man down as veteran defender Phil Jagielka was sent off after nasty challenge on Diogo Jota. Wolves’ leader Ruben Neves confidently stepped up with free-kick while Jordan Pickford should save a shot but failed – 1:1. In the second half both teams struggled to create real chances until that new guy Richarlison scored his second on 67th minute with another finest shot. Wolves kept on seeking their chances to score and finally succeed after Ruben Neves found striker Raul Jimenez with the smart pass and Mexican target man headed ball home to seal the final score – 2:2.
- Richarlison joined Everton this summer from Watford for £35 million but his cost may rise up to £50 million
- Wolverhampton been promoted to Premier League after finishing on the top spot of Championship table on the 2017/18 season
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