Everton 2 Ipswich 2: Toffees leapfrog Man Utd into 14th but throw away two-goal lead in entertaining draw
JULIO ENCISO fired a worldie as relegated Ipswich pulled off a stunning comeback draw.
Everton looked in complete control for much of the first half, boosted by Beto's brilliant headed opener on 26 minutes and a low-25-yarder from Dwight McNeil soon after.
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Julio Enciso hails his wonder goal that sparked Ipswich's revival
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George Hirst soared for the Tractor Boys' point-saver
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But shortly before the break Enciso flashed home a right-footer that swerved all over the place on its way past keeper Jordan Pickford.
Sub George Hirst then rewarded Ipswich's hard-grafting second period by leaping high to nod a backpost leveller on 79 minutes.
But Everton only needed a point to leapfrog Manchester United in the bottom half of the Prem table.
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Beto's flying header broke the deadlock for Everton
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Dwight McNeil soon doubled the Toffees' lead on 35 minutes
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Julio Enciso gave Ipswich hope before the break
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