Colombian James Rodriguez scored with Everton, but his team failed to hold the lead against Leicester City (1-1). Italians Carlo Ancelotti’s students took the lead in the first half, when a play created by James ended with the Colombian who took a shot from the edge that hit the bar and entered. And he was right.
James’ fourth goal of the season determined Everton to back down and allow Leicester to be very comfortable on the pitch. Dominating and creating chances, the “foxes” found the equalizer in a low and seemingly easy shot by the Belgian Youri Tielemans for a Jordan Pickford who could not erase it.
Despite the equality, James was the best, The visitors kept the pressure on to tie the game when, after 85 minutes, Sigurdsson broke through the center and found himself alone with the keeper.
The tie leaves Leicester third, two points behind leader Manchester City, and Everton seventh, one point behind European positions.