Roma emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline against Everton in the inaugural senior men’s game hosted at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
A multitude of supporters gathered to witness the unveiling of their new venue, and David Moyes delivered an intriguing lineup, offering insights into his potential starting XI for their concluding match preceding the commencement of the Premier League season.
Recent acquisition Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall marked his debut following his transfer from Chelsea, joining Carlos Alcaraz and Iliman Ndiaye in the roles of attacking midfielders, positioned behind Thierno Barry, who was making his initial appearance at home.
Despite the formidable composition of the team, the club representing Merseyside encountered difficulties in breaching the seasoned Roma defence during the first half. However, they did generate significant opportunities for striker Barry, who had joined from Villarreal during the summer transfer window.
During the second half, the squad from Italy asserted dominance over the proceedings, with Argentinian forward Mathias Soule successfully scoring past Jordan Pickford with a precise left-footed shot.
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Alcaraz, having recently finalized a permanent transfer to Merseyside from the Brazilian club Flamengo, nearly achieved an immediate equalizer with a header. However, his attempt was effectively thwarted by Mile Svilar, who was recognized as the Serie A goalkeeper of the season in the previous campaign.
Ultimately, Everton were unable to overcome the Serbian goalkeeper, leading them to accept a defeat in their first game held at their new stadium.
Moyes now has nine days ahead of the club’s Premier League opener against Leeds at Elland Road on Aug. 18 to make his final tweaks and preparations.
Everton will return to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first competitive match against Brighton on Aug. 24.
