Thierno Barry nets twice in Everton's comeback win over Coventry
Thierno Barry scored twice as Everton won 3-1 over Coventry, though VAR made three controversial calls.
Thierno Barry struck twice at the back post to fire Everton to a 3-1 victory over Coventry on Friday. Barry, Everton's only available striker, nodded in both goals from close range after Yann Gboho had put Coventry ahead.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed the result with a third goal. Coventry were left frustrated by three major VAR decisions: a denied penalty for a hair pull on Caleb Yirenkyi in the first half, another denied penalty for a challenge on Taiwo Awoniyi after half-time, and debate over whether Barry used his hand in scoring his second.
Everton moved into fifth place. Coventry stayed two points above the relegation zone.
- 9th and 10th
- Barry's season goals
- Everton 3, Coventry 1
- Final score
- 3 major calls
- VAR decisions against Coventry
Why it mattersBarry's scoring form keeps Everton in contention for a European place, while Coventry's failure to win leaves them battling relegation.
AustraliaAustralian fans following the Premier League got a dramatic match with rare VAR drama that will be debated for days.
Corroborated bybbc.com·theguardian.com
