Thieno Barry helps Everton beat Coventry: Scoring goals is a striker's job.

Everton, after trailing in the 10th round of the 2026/27 Premier League season, rallied to defeat newly promoted Coventry City 3-1, thanks to a brace from Thieno Barry and a goal from Duisbury Hall. Thieno Barry expressed his delight at scoring for the Toffees, stating that it's a responsibility of a striker.

In the 52nd minute of the second half, Everton's attack was cleared, and Jan Gboho received the ball in the ensuing scramble, managing to get past the defense before firing a low shot into the net, giving Coventry a 1-0 lead. In the 56th minute, Mykolenko chipped a pass from the left wing into the penalty area, where Thieno Barry headed it in, leveling the score at 1-1 for Everton.

In the 61st minute, Everton launched an attack with a cross, and Thieno Barry headed the ball into the goal from close range, giving Everton a 2-1 lead over Coventry. In the 81st minute, Thieno Barry played a through ball into the penalty area, and Duisbury Hall received the ball and fired a shot into the net, extending Everton's lead to 3-1.

Everton ultimately defeated Coventry 3-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Everton striker Thieno Barry, who scored again, said in an interview, "I'm really happy. We came here to win, and we did. I also scored two goals, so it feels great. I just wanted to score in this game, and I did, so I'm really happy."

“Every time I get a chance to play, I try my best, and I hope to score in every game. In the last game, I felt I could have scored more goals, but in this game I turned every opportunity into a goal.”

Thieno Barry also emphasized, "Scoring goals is a striker's responsibility. I'm in good form right now, and I hope to continue doing so and score more goals this season."

Thieno Barry has scored 10 goals for Everton in all competitions so far this season. Everton manager David Moyes said, "We conceded a very unfortunate goal, but the team responded brilliantly afterward. It was crucial for us that Thieno Barry scored two more goals."

“We have always admired him and hope he can continue to score goals. He has indeed missed a lot of chances before, but he contributed a very important goal for the team in this game. He is becoming a very important member of the team and has already scored 10 goals for us, which is an excellent performance.”

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