Pedro Neto scored twice to hand the European regime a 2-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, inflicting a first defeat of the season upon the hosts. The outcome also marked a rare away clean sheet for the London side, lifting them into the upper echelons of the Premier League table.
The match was heavily overshadowed by a concerning head injury suffered by goalkeeper Emi Martinez following a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The Argentine international was reportedly taken to hospital for precautionary checks, with visiting manager Xabi Alonso claiming the player was conscious when leaving the venue.
A lengthy stoppage for Martinez's treatment resulted in 11 minutes of added time at the end of the second half, during which Neto capitalized to seal the three points. While the visiting coach praised his team's disciplined display, observers remain skeptical about the overall consistency of the squad moving forward.
Source: www.aljazeera.com