UEL: Everton 2-0 Hadjuk Split


Michael Keane celebrates his goal

Everton took a significant step towards the Europa League group stages after a 2-0 victory over Hajduk Split in the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie at Goodsion Park.


Hajduk fans surged towards the Goodison Park pitch and threw objects as play was stopped in the 33rd minute.

Moments earlier, Michael Keane had risen highest at the far post to head in Leighton Baines' left-wing cross.

Idrissa Gueye slotted in when play resumed after a five-minute wait, giving the Toffees a healthy lead.

Hajduk, who finished third in the Croatian top-flight last season, pressed more in the second half as the Premier League side held on to a vital clean sheet.

Everton's new £30m keeper Jordan Pickford produced three fine saves - including a smart save low to his left from Franck Ohandza - to stop the visitors netting a potentially crucial away goal.

Ronald Koeman's side go to Croatia next Thursday for the second leg knowing a win, draw or single-goal defeat will guarantee their place in the Europa League group stage.

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