Aston Villa substitute John Duran leaves Emi Martinez speechless as Everton squander ANOTHER two-goal lead

By premiernews On Sep 14, 2024

Jhon Duran caused Everton more misery when Aston Villa's star substitute scored a shocking long-range goal in a five-goal thriller.

He Candies squandered another 2-0 lead at Villa Park on Saturday after their defeat to Bournemouth last time out, where they lost 3-2.

Durán's goal to complete Villa's comeback left everyone stunnedCredit: PA

Emi Martínez summed up everyone's reaction to Durán's goalCredit: Sky Sports

Now, Sean DycheThe team of 's has suffered the same fate against Villa to leave them at the bottom of the table after four games.

Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin He put the visitors 2-0 ahead after 27 minutes.

Many Everton fans would have been thinking that their three-game losing streak this season was about to come to an end.

But Ollie Watkins sparked the comeback after scoring his first top-flight goal of the season in the 36th minute.

They then equalised just before the hour mark, just moments after Everton had squandered a key chance.

And substitute Duran, whose seven of eight Premier League goals came as a substitute, was on hand to rescue Villa once again, and in stunning fashion.

He took aim from 35 yards and his shot slipped into the top left corner in the 75th minute, leaving Jordan Pickford no chance.

Goalkeeper Emi Martínez was seen stunned by the scandalous goal, and the cameras captured him with his mouth open.

Duran He has proven to be a great substitute for Villa this season, having scored the winning goals against West Ham and Leicester last month, and now against Everton.

Among players who have scored eight or more Premier League goals, only Matt Derbyshire (90 per cent) has seen a higher proportion of goals as a substitute than Duran (88 per cent).

Everton have lost again after going two goals aheadCredit: Getty

Durán's goal allowed Villa to take all three points in an exciting match with five goals

But the drama did not end there, as Everton should have equalised immediately after Duran's goal.

However, Calvert-Lewin failed to direct his shot on target and his effort crashed off the crossbar.

Villa eventually claimed victory, marking the first time since January 2020 that they have won a Premier League game after trailing at half-time.

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For Everton, they are only the second Premier League club in history to lose consecutive games despite going two goals up in both games.

The result will only increase the pressure on Dyche, who has never won a game in charge of Everton from behind.

Everton remain stuck at the bottom of the table after losing all four of their games.

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