Ndiaye scores twice, Everton beats Southampton, bids goodbye to Goodison

On the sunny farewell day, Everton defeated Southampton with a 2-0 victory over Southampton to bring the perfect end to Goodison Park Stadium's 133-year history. Senegalese striker Yiliman Ndiaye became the last Premier League goalkeeper in the legendary stadium, and 52,000 spectators on the scene were reluctant to leave after the final whistle was blew. At the beginning of the game, the "Toffees" ignited the farewell carnival with a storm-like offensive. In the 11th minute, Branswaite made a precise pass near the center line to launch an attack. After the cooperation of the smooth team, Endiaye calmly pushed the shot at the bottom left corner at the front of the penalty area, and the whole of Goodison fell into a boil. This is the 945th Premier League goal scored at Goodison Park Stadium. When captain Coleman left the field due to injury in the 23rd minute, tens of thousands of people stood up to pay tribute to the Irish veteran. The loud singing of "We shall not be moved" sounded, and the broadcast camera swept the bronze statue of Dixie Dean, a 1928 league champion in the audience. Ashley Young, who appeared on the bench, took over the captain's armband, symbolizing the inheritance of the changing times.

Although Beto scored twice and was judged to be offside, Ndiaye showed his power again in the 45th minute. After stealing the opponent's pass, he juggled goalkeeper Ramsdale easily pushed the empty goal. This is the last goal of the 2791st official game in the 133-year history of Goodison Park Stadium. The old white-haired fans in the stands wiped their eyes. Some of them have all watched the game here.

The change of sides was made and the fight was again. Although Southampton replaced three generals and tried to counterattack, Pickford used his legs to block Rose Stewart's must-have goal. When the fourth official raised the stoppage sign, the huge tifo in the north stands slowly unfolded, presenting the silhouettes of Everton celebrities of all generations. The final whistle sounded, and the mascot Smurf Nobby, wearing a retro 1920s jersey, and the players circled to thank him. The carnations thrown by fans were scattered on the turf - this is Merseyside's farewell tradition that has been passed down for a century.

Statistics show that Goodison Park has witnessed 8 top league championships, the 1966 World Cup semi-finals, and 594 clean sheets. The club museum director David Farlan said: "The game balls collected today will be displayed along with the 1949 FA Cup final goal post fragments and the 1985 European Winners Cup champion medal. "

With the relocation to Bramley Moore Marina, the new stadium entered the countdown, the victory also wrote the most moving footnote for Everton's "Goodison Times". Although Southampton bid farewell to the Premier League, he may still play the role of a disruptor against Arsenal in the last round. For Everton fans, how to move Goodison's famous "Albert Bell" to the new home court has become the next hot topic.