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By JEORGE BIRD, DIGITAL ESPORTS REPORTER Published: 23: 38 AEST, 24 August 2025 | Updated: 00: 14 AEST, 25 August 2025 21 View comments Iliman Ndiaye had the honour of scoring Everton's first ever goal at Hill Dickinson Stadium as he found the net against Brighton. Ndiaye scored in the 23rd minute after being set up by Jack Grealish. In May Ndiaye also scored the final goal for Everton at Goodison Park as he hit a brace against Southampton. The assist on Sunday afternoon was also a significant moment for Grealish, who is looking to play regularly again after joining on loan from Manchester City. Later in the game Grealish provided another assist, this time for James Garner. Grealish was making his second appearance for Everton after featuring as a substitute against Leeds on Monday. Iliman Ndiaye celebrates after scoring Everton's first goal at Hill Dickinson Stadium Ndiaye found the net for Everton in the 23rd minute of the clash against Brighton Jack Grealish, who joined Everton on loan from Manchester City, provided the assist for Ndiaye Make your 7 picks by 12. 30pm every Saturday to win £1, 000* Man City V Tottenham *18+, excludes NI. Terms and conditions apply Speaking before the game, Everton boss David Moyes stated that he was 'privileged' to be in charge for the club's first game at their new stadium. Moyes told Sky Sports: 'It's remarkable. A day in history. Thankfully we've got a fantastic new stadium, we now must get a team to match it. I'm hugely privileged. 'For me to be back as a manager here is a great thrill for me. I'm the fortunate one who gets to lead the team out here. ' Everton had been at Goodison Park since 1892 but have now moved into their new home, which has a capacity of 52, 769. Goodison Park will continue to be used by Everton's women's team. Alan Shearer recently stated that there are some question marks regarding Grealish after his struggles at City, where he endured difficulties with Pep Guardiola. Shearer told Betfair: 'I'm just guessing and looking from the outside, but I think he’s had a tricky time with the number of players, and one or two things that Pep didn't like off-field. 'If he couldn't get into the team last season when they were really poor, by their very own high standards, didn't win anything and weren't winning games, then I guess once that happens both parties had to look for an exit and it was always whether it would be a loan or permanent. Alan Shearer recently stated that there are 'one or two question marks' regarding Grealish 'I guess someone somewhere had to take a look at him and see whether the belief, hunger, drive and all of those things are still there. 'There are one or two question marks, whether Jack likes it or not, because he hasn't played football regularly for such a long time. Everton have taken a chance on him now and he's got the chance to get his career back on track. '
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