Matchday Report ⚽️ | Everton Flex Their Muscles in 3–0 Win Over NY Red Bulls
Date: 15 July 2023
Venue: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 4,145
Final Score: New York Red Bulls 0–3 Everton
What a night at Red Bull Arena! Everton made the trip across the Atlantic and put on a show against the New York Red Bulls, running out comfortable 3–0 winners in this friendly fixture. It was a one-man masterclass from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who bagged a hat-trick and walked off with the match ball—and the fans' admiration.
First Half: All Blue From the Start 🔵
Everton came out of the blocks full of energy and purpose, controlling possession and looking sharp on the ball. It didn’t take long for the breakthrough:
19’ | Goal! Calvert-Lewin rose highest to nod in a perfectly placed cross and put the Toffees ahead.
From there, it was all Everton. They pressed high, kept the ball moving (with an impressive 90% pass completion) and barely let New York breathe.
44’ | Goal! Just before the break, Calvert-Lewin struck again—this time sliding in a tidy finish from close range. 2–0 and cruising.
Second Half: The Hat-Trick Hero Strikes Again 🎩
The second half continued in the same tone—Everton comfortable, New York chasing shadows.
72’ | Goal! DCL wasn’t done yet. He completed his hat-trick with another well-timed header, sealing a dominant performance for both himself and the team.
Star of the Show ⭐️: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
What a performance from the Everton striker. Here’s what he racked up:
3 goals
10.0 match rating
84% pass accuracy
Constant menace in the box
A complete centre-forward display from the No. 9. Sharp, hungry, and clinical.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin said post-match:
“It felt great to get back on the scoresheet and enjoy my football again. We’ve been working hard in training, and this was the reward.”
By the Numbers 📊
| New York | Everton | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 3 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 0 | 6 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Pass accuracy | 85% | 90% |
| Corners | 2 | 10 |
| Fouls | 4 | 6 |
Other Standouts 📝
Nathan Patterson (7.6 rating): Full of energy on the right. Whipped in 5 crosses and completed 2 dribbles.
Vitaliy Mykolenko: Clean in defence, calm in possession. Finished with 93% pass accuracy.
Tarkowski & Branthwaite: Solid at the back. New York barely got a sniff.
From the Dugout 🎙️
Gavin Jones (Everton Manager):
“We’ve been focusing on sharpness and cohesion in training, and the lads brought that onto the pitch tonight. DCL was outstanding, but this was a team win—composure, discipline, and intent.”
Troy Lesesne (NY Red Bulls Head Coach):
“They were clinical and composed. We’ll learn from this and take positives into the rest of our season.”
Fan Reactions 💬
@EvertonFanUSA:
“Flew in from Chicago just for this—and DCL made it so worth it. What a player!”
@ToffeeTravels:
“Dominant from start to finish. Passing crisp, defence solid, and DCL looking prime again. Loving Gavin Jones’ style.”
@RedBullsCentral:
“Tough one to watch, but credit where it’s due—Everton were class tonight. A reality check before the league picks up again.”
Fans at the ground:
Chants of “Super Dominic Calvert-Lewin!” echoed around Red Bull Arena as Blues fans showed their appreciation well after the final whistle.
Final Thoughts 🔚
This was a strong showing from Everton—exactly the kind of performance fans want to see heading into a new season. Calvert-Lewin looked razor sharp, and the whole team oozed confidence on the ball.
For the Red Bulls, it was a tough evening, but these kinds of matches are great learning experiences. They’ll bounce back stronger in MLS action.
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