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Thierno Barry scores in Everton's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:10 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Thierno Barry scores in Everton's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace
Summary

Thierno Barry scored the second goal in Everton's 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 22. The 23-year-old forward's header from Iliman Ndiaye's cross effectively secured the win for Everton late in the match. After struggling with a 14-game goal drought last season, Barry's performance shows promise for his role as a key player for the team. Manager David Moyes acknowledged Barry's progress and emphasized the need for improvement in his overall build-up play. Everton aims to build on this success as they continue their campaign.

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  • •Thierno Barry scored in the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace
  • •The game took place at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 22
  • •Barry had previously faced criticism for a lack of goals
  • •Manager David Moyes highlighted the need for Barry's improvement
  • •Everton looks to build momentum from this opening match win
Latest Updates
  • 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Is Barry emerging as frontman Everton can finally count on?
  • 8:10 PMBBC Sport — Is Barry emerging as frontman Everton can finally count on?
What they're saying
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After finding the back of the net in Everton's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, is Thierno Barry on course to become Everton's main man up front?

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After finding the back of the net in Everton's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, is Thierno Barry on course to become Everton's main man up front?

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