Colombian James Rodrguez frames with Everton, but his team was unable to hold the lead against Leicester City (1-1). The pupils of the Italian Carlo Ancelotti advanced in the first half, when a play created by James ended with the Colombian taking a shot from the front that hit the post and left inside. And it was with the right.
James’ fourth goal this season cause Everton to go out from behind and allow Leicester to be very comfortable on the pitch. Based on dominating and creating chances, the ‘Foxes’ found the equalizer in a shot from the Belgian Youri Tielemans flat and seemingly simple for a Jordan Pickford who could not keep away.
Despite the tie, James was the best, and not only for the goal, but for the game played until he was replaced in the 85th minute by Sigurdsson.
The tie leaves the ‘ Leicester third, two points behind leaders Manchester City, and Everton seventh, one point from European places.