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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Thierno Barry continued his recent fine scoring form when he pounced to rescue a point for Everton against Leeds United at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Daniel Farke's visitors deservedly led through James Justin's first-half goal, with Everton receiving a furious send-off from their own supporters at the interval.

Everton manager David Moyes reacted with changes at half-time - including the re-introduction of fit-again Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - and his side responded.

Barry was unsettling Leeds, scoring the equaliser with 14 minutes left with a sharp near-post finish from Idrissa Gueye's cross for his fourth goal in five Premier League games, following his winner at Aston Villa.

Everton welcomed back Africa Cup of Nations duo Iliman Ndiaye and Gueye after their triumphant campaign with Senegal, but they had no impact in a dreadful opening 45 minutes from the home team.

Leeds were in complete control, taking a deserved lead after 28 minutes, Justin arriving at the far post to score after Dominic Calvert-Lewin had failed to get a touch on Anton Stach's cross.

Calvert-Lewin should have marked the return to his former club by doubling Leeds' advantage shortly after, only to strike the near post from six yards when he got on the end of Jayden Bogle's cross.

Moyes had to make some attempt to change the course of the game, doing so by introducing defender Jarrad Branthwaite for the first time this season following hamstring surgery, and Dewsbury-Hall, who had been sidelined since December with a similar injury. Harrison Armstrong and Dwight McNeil went off.

Everton improved and were finally able to test Leeds keeper Karl Darlow, who dived to his right to save Barry's effort.

Barry had been tireless once more and got his reward with 14 minutes left, pouncing at the near post to turn Gueye's cross high past Darlow.

With Leeds suddenly rocking, Gueye then struck the bar with Darlow beaten.

Everton pressed for a winner, but Leeds survived with few more alarms for a well-merited point.

Everton

Everton boss David Moyes speaking to BBC Match of the Day about the bigger picture going forward: "Getting those boys back [Branthwaite, NDiaye, Dewsbury-Hall] we needed them in the second half. None of them were ready to start, but we would have started them. We now have to try to get them to top fitness. Jarrad [Branthwaite] has not played fully for the best part of seven to eight months, so we need to give him a bit more room. They made a big difference those boys when they came on."

On struggling to win at home: "I don't think anything stands out. We moved from Goodison to here, which was a slightly tighter stadium, more compact. This is a bigger arena here, the whole stadium and the field as well, so I think we are still taking a little bit of time to settle in.

"But look we started well here and there are no reasons why we shouldn't be doing better. We have to play better if we are going to get the results at home."

Leeds United

More from Leeds United boss Daniel Farke speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Calvert-Lewin with his chance probably should have scored. But we were dominant, we were brave out of possession, defensively well structured and brave on the ball - t was not to be to win it today but nevertheless we take a point and move on.

"It is a nice sign that we are moving one step closer to our goal. To come here and put in this performance is encouraging, but the job is not done yet. We have to keep going and need to win more points, for that it is important that we are competitive like this.

"In seasons you have ups and downs. We have momentum and we want to ride the momentum further."

On Justin's performance and goal: "He embodies a lot of what we are about. Great team spirit, great character and great lad. Whenever, wherever I need him, he always delivers. I can count on him to be a reliable player and he is a top character. It's great we have him at Leeds United."

Everton remain winless against newly promoted sides in the Premier League this season (drawn three, lost one), though are unbeaten at home in their last six matches (won four, drawn two).

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Everton

Everton boss David Moyes speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "The first half we weren't at it, second half we were much better and thankfully got a goal back."

On why the performance was so flat in the first half: "I don't really know. You need to tell me. We didn't set up to be flat that's for sure. We just didn't play well and we were a little bit fortunate to only be 1-0 down at half time. We could have been 2-0 down. But I could say the same about the second half - we maybe could have got a second goal. For whatever reason we didn't start well and Leeds were better than us in that first period.

"Second half was much better. It gave us a better chance. We had more control of the game, made a few more chances and the keeper made a few good saves. We wanted the three points tonight and after that first half performance it made it difficult. To get back in it and take a point out of the game, we have to take that and move on."

On Barry: "We're pleased that he's beginning to get a few goals. If you get the goals as a centre forward then that is really what matters. He is always really honest and works hard for us, but we need the goals and thankfully he got us one tonight."

Leeds United

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Perhaps that's fair to say [a game of two halves]. Overall it's a good result for us. It's a tough place to go, especially without a few key players, and to come away with a point is a good result for us.

"We were a bit unlucky that out of our dominance and chances created in the first half that we did not score the second goal. The second half it was clear that at some point Everton would show up and have some chances. We didn't allow too many chances, It was one save for Darlow before their goal, and then against the crossbar after the goal. I'm a bit disappointed, we could have defended the goal situation sharper.

"Everton had more possession in the first half but the feeling was that we were still in control, with our work against the ball. I haven't checked the expected goals and shots against but the gut feeling was that even in this moment we were the better side. There was not much missing at all to win this game."

Everton

Everton boss David Moyes, speaking to Sky Sports: "Mixed emotions. Really disappointed with how we played in the first half. How we set up didn't work as well as we would've liked. We got the goal and we were unfortunate not to get a second one.

"Leeds were first to every ball. We didn't compete well and it's not like us. All round all, we lacked something that would make the difference. We had a lot of players coming back and none of them were fit to start, to be honest."

On Thierno Barry: "If you're a centre forward, you need to score goals and he hadn't at the start. He's getting better. He's training well and getting used to scoring goals. We need to create more chances and we're still trying to get our attacking players back.

"I'm really pleased with the reaction. I've got a really strong group who demand from each other."

On home form: "We've moved to a new stadium and it's never easy when you move. It takes a bit of time. We started here really well, so we hope we can get back again and keep up the good away form."

No side has lost fewer Premier League games since the start of December than Leeds United (one), while only Aston Villa (22), Manchester City (21), Arsenal (20), Manchester United and Fulham (both 17) have collected more points in that time than their 15.

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Leeds United

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke, speaking to Sky Sports: "A good result for a promoted side to come away from Everton with a point. It's a tough place. We are a bit disappointed because we weren't far away from winning it. We were very dominant in the first half.

"They had more possession in the second half, but we had some control of the ball. The feeling is we still had more expected goals, more shots and we weren't far away from winning. Overall, a good performance from my lads.

"We need to control the offensive game. We didn't allow any chances in the first half. It was great for the boys to create situations and they should've scored. It was an excellent away performance."

On James Justin: "Top character, diligent and a smart player. Gives everything for the team. Whenever I need him, I can always count on him. It's great to have him in the squad.

"We allowed them more possession but we defended everything really well. We still looked dangerous on the counter attack. We are a newly promoted side, and Everton were in a losing position against us. We were dominant so we can't complain too much."

On staying up: "Twenty-six points, we edge one point closer. We stay one more game unbeaten. Nothing is achieved yet, but we have to keep going and we have to stay humble."

Watch how Everton came back from a goal down to earn a point against Leeds United at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Everton

Everton midfielder James Garner, speaking to Sky Sports: "I think the first half, we were sloppy, we weren't at the races and we had to change it. We brought on two subs and probably should've won it."

On what changed at half-time: "More tempo, losing a lot of second balls in midfield, so he [David Moyes] changed the formation.

"We were going into the game hoping to get three but in the first half, we weren't good enough and we needed to react. That is what we did. We'll have to take the point and move on.

"We need to start putting in the performances at home now. We are very good away and we need to start picking up points here."

Leeds United

Leeds goalscorer James Justin, speaking to Sky Sports: "We started the first half pretty well. We played quite well and went a goal up and had a few chances to make it more but didn't take them. They're a decent side and coming away to a place like this, they'll have their spells. We'll take a point.

"We had trust in the way we were playing and we had confidence coming into the game. It's ebbs and flows in football and you have to ride the wave when you can."

On his goal: "I got a bit of stick from one of the coaching staff because he said I arrive in the box to quickly, so I hung back. Glad to get on the scoresheet.

"It's a big step in the right direction for me. I've been playing recently and my body is feeling good."

What changed for Everton? "They brought on my mate Kiernan [Dewsbury-Hall]. He was very good and finding space in the pocket. He was good when they brought on and the centre half too. That's the quality they have.

"We're not afraid to talk about our goal and that's to stay in the Premier League no matter what. We want to keep putting points on the board."

Everton

Everton goalscorer Thierno Barry, speaking to Sky Sports about his goal: "I saw the cross and I was in a good place and finished the goal."

On his celebration: "I was talking before the game and I was happy to do this and score again.

On slow adaptation to Premier League: "I played in Spain last season, so it is not the same competition. I needed to work every day to be ready to score."

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Former Liverpool defender on Sky Sports

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Everton had to improve because they were so poor in the first half. Credit to the manager, he matched them up with Leeds, went to three at the back, and they got themselves back into the game. Then he switched it again, brought an extra attacker on and almost won it.

Sarah Mulkerrins
BBC Radio 5 Live reporter at Hill Dickinson Stadium

The hosts recovered from a poor first half to rescue a point.

Justin fired the visitors ahead, who were firmly on top, before Barry levelled in the second half with the hosts much improved.

Gueye hit the bar as Everton pushed for a winner and Leeds settled for a point, knowing the teams below them got important victories at the weekend.

This is just the second time in the Premier League this season that Everton have avoided defeat when conceding the opening goal after a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in October (lost eight).