Everton boss David Moyes
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Josh Edwards
Sun 18 May 2025 12:59, UK
Everton were involved in several VAR decisions in the first half of their clash with Southampton at Goodison Park.
Everton are two goals to the good as it stands against Southampton, with Iliman Ndiaye to thank for their early advantage.
Inside seven minutes, the Senagalese international dispatched a clever finish beyond Aaron Ramsdale before scoring his second of the game just seconds before the half-time interval.
VAR have been called into action on several occasions at Goodison Park, with the Premier League releasing a statement in the game.
Iliman Ndiaye
Ndiaye has been in good form for Everton. (Credit: Imago)
Everton finally on the right side of VAR call v Southampton
David Moyes‘ side have had the ball in the back of the net four times in the opening 45 minutes against the Saints, though only two have counted.
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Beto has found the net twice, but both goals were ruled out for offside, and Ndiaye’s second of the afternoon also went to VAR, but on this occasion, the goal was awarded.
Everton Games Goals Assists
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Ndiaye’s stats for Everton in the Premier League this season. (Ongoing)
There was a check for offside which appeared far closer than the other two calls, but a statement released on the Match Centre X account confirmed the decision.
The Premier League’s statement reads: “The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with Ndiaye in an onside position.”
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The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with Ndiaye in an onside position. pic.twitter.com/bhSprJvoBz
— Premier League Match Centre (@PLMatchCentre) May 18, 2025
Everton 45 minutes away from writing history
With the Toffees saying goodbye to Goodison Park at the end of today, they will be keen to mark their move with a win, and courtesy of a 2-0 lead at the break, they are on course to do just that.
Everton have been far and away the better side, and a win is all but nailed on, especially if Beto can keep himself onside for the final 45 minutes.
With Ndiaye on a hat-trick for the first time in his Premier League career, he will be eager to add another one and write himself into the Goodison history books.
Moyes also has options on the bench to utilise and ensure that the Toffees seal all three points on a momentous occasion.
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