Everton Vs Liverpool: The Chaos Of The Merseyside Derby Deserves Goodison Park

The Derby Merseyside Everton vs Liverpool match this season is the last time it has been held at Goodison Park (Instagram/@everton).

JAKARTA - Everton's manager, David Moyes, described his team's 2-2 draw against Liverpool as the right way to mark the last Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park.

He and acknowledged that it was appropriate chaos on Thursday, February 13, 2025, early morning WIB, before The Toffees moved to a new stadium.

James Tarkowski defenders secured a point for Everton in the 98th minute after goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah had put the Reds 2-1 up.

It was a tense and heated match after the final whistle. Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure and Liverpool's Curtis Jones both received a second yellow card.

Meanwhile Liverpool manager Arne Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff were also removed from the field.

"It was chaos throughout the game. In some ways, it was like an ancient setback."

"The part after the game is not what we should be talking about. I know Doucoure got a yellow card that got him a red card."

"The atmosphere here is very hot all night, emotional. The atmosphere inside the stadium is extraordinary," Moyes said at a press conference after the match.

This result saw Everton move up to 15th in the Premier League standings, while Liverpool widened their lead at the top to seven points.

"As Everton manager, I've had some great times here before, some incredible moments."

"However, I think tonight, as I just came back and had little time with the players, seeing the bigger influence the players have put on the supporters and vice versa, that's an important thing."

"We want to return to being a big club again. We haven't got there yet. We still have a long way to go."

"We have work to do this year. First of all, to remain a Premier League club. Then, we have to try to keep going," Moyes said.

It was the last Merseyside Derby arrangement to be held at Goodison Park, with Everton preparing to move to their new stadium in Bramley-Moore Dock next season.

Explosive emotions are considered a fitting farewell to the stadium that has been Everton's home since 1892.

"I think it's very important for Everton supporters to finish the game at this stadium as best they can."

"Overall, I feel the support here is amazing tonight. I think they deserve that," Moyes said again.

The Merseyside Derby between Everton vs Liverpool last night was the 120th edition at Goodison Park, with their total meeting in all competitions 245 clashes.

The record remains the most played meeting in the history of English football.