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Emotional scenes as Everton men’s team win their final game at Goodison Park

There were emotional scenes as Everton men’s team win their final game at Goodison Park, a 2-0 win against Southampton on Sunday.

Before the game got underway, Everton fans were in tears as “Z Cars” played out for the last time at a Premier League game.

Everton’s legends were in the stands, having walked around the pitch before the game. The noise was deafening. And it took just 6 minutes for the first goal of the game.

This will go down as one of the greatest Everton goals, Iliman Ndiaye picked up the ball on the half-turn, made himself some room on the edge of box, and curled a shot into the bottom corner.

It was a shame to see Seamus Coleman go off early on his 430th Everton appearance 17 minutes in, the captain received a standing ovation on his last appearance at Goodison before heading down the tunnel.

Seamus Coleman turned to the Gwladys Street end and he thumped the Everton club crest on the chest of his shirt.

On the half hour mark, Everton had the ball in the net but Beto went too early, seen a few yards ahead of Southampton’s defensive line as a low cross came in from the right, which he tapped past Ramsdale.

The Toffees managed to double their lead, Iliman Ndiaye on the verge of half time, taking advantage of awful defending.

James Garner sent in a hopeful ball forward, with it going between two defenders, Ndiaye was there, fooled Aaron Ramsdale with a dummy and then tapped into an empty net. VAR checked it for offside, but was cleared quickly.

Southampton nearly got on the scoresheet midway through the second half.

Careless defending by Everton as they lost the ball, Ross Stewart through on goal, only for Jordan Pickford, who had to do all game, got out quickly and saved the substitute’s shot with his body.

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite pulled up at the game went into added time.He tried to keep the ball out from going of play, only to immediately signals to the bench with a potential hamstring problem,

The fans applauded as the attendance was announced at 39,201. Over 52,000 is expected at their new home.

Darren Fletcher (TNT Sports commentator): “There’s emotion all round the stadium. It’s too much for some people. It’s goodbye for Goodison Park and thanks for the memories. It’s a day nobody here today will ever forget.”

Alistair Bruce-Ball (Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live at Goodison Park): “I would say everyone is in blue and white. The scarves are held aloft above their heads. There is a strong police cordon around all four sides of this pitch to keep the Everton fans in the stands.”

Pat Nevin (Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 Live at Goodison Park): “An unrealistic feel to it. There is a lot of passion around, there is a lot of moist eyes around here.”

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford speaking to TNT Sports:

“We needed a win. Ili scored two great goals. It’s been a really good season and we have one more but the last game at Goodison will take some time to soak in.

“We would have liked to score four or five. We will go down in history as the last team to win at Goodison. That’s what the manager asked of us today.

“The fans have been brilliant.”

Twitter users to the emotional scenes as the Everton men’s team win their final game at Goodison Park…

@RumouredRebecca: The Everton fans respecting their ground’s history and legacy and not ripping up seats and destroying it like West Ham fans.. Lovely to see #EVESOT

@maximossilver: 39000+ Evertonians today in that grand old stadium every single one has their own story and journey throughout the history of Goodison and that’s not including the vast amount of fans at home and world wide,it’s an incredible fan base.. it’s time for the next chapter.

@PJGautrey: Gutted to see the end of Goodison, I don’t remember a time when it wasn’t a huge part of my life, The Grand Old Lady, what a place 💙🥺

@Scouser_Dave: Goodison Park, you brought me some of the happiest times of my life, intended me to forever friends and absolutely scare the life out of me on many occasion. Goodbye to the Grand Old Lady. 💙

@EvertonBlueArmy: So many memories were created at Goodison and this one will be added to collection of many. What a great game to end an era on! Here’s to many more at BMD. I love this club.

@Holte121971: I have no affiliation with Everton but even I had a lump in my throat today. Great club and great fans. One of the stadiums I’ve always enjoyed visiting. Will miss not going there again. All the best in your new home.

@gazhodgson: Sat welling up as we say goodbye to Goodison park, but onwards and upwards, start of a new era at Bramley Moore, we don’t care what the red shite say #GoodisonPark #EFC #UTFT #NSNO

@maltingsyork: Just watching @Everton in their last ever game at the iconic #GoodisonPark an emotional watch even for a hardend @LUFC fan… A proper old school ground packed with proper football fans… Enjoy your day guys 👏🏻👏🏻 #EFC #EndOfAnEra

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