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Premier League
Aug 16, 2014 at 3pm UK
 
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2-2

Ulloa (22'), Wood (86')
FT(HT: 1-2)
McGeady (20'), Naismith (45')

Half-Time Report: Steven Naismith puts Everton ahead

Steven Naismith scores shortly before half time to give Everton a 2-1 lead over Leicester City in their opening-day Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium.

Steven Naismith scored just before the break to give Everton a 2-1 lead over Leicester City at half time on the opening day of the new Premier League season.

The visitors had the majority of the possession in the opening 10 minutes as Romelu Lukaku tried to get an early shot away, but the record signing was being closely marked.

Everton's Irish midfielder Aiden McGeady celebrates scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Everton at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on August 16, 2014© Getty Images

Roberto Martinez's side took the lead after 20 minutes when Aiden McGeady curled the ball into the top of the net for his first goal for the club.

The Foxes were back on level terms just two minutes later following a quick break, which eventually resulted in Leonardo Ulloa powering the ball home from a corner.

Leonardo Ulloa of Leicester City celebrates scoring his goal with team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton at the King Power Stadium on August 16, 2014© Getty Images

Both sides had chances to take the lead, but it was the visitors who did so as Steven Pienaar found Naismith to fire in off the underside of the bar just before the break.

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Leonardo Ulloa of Leicester City celebrates scoring his goal with team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton at the King Power Stadium on August 16, 2014
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