McNeil admits Toffees were punished for not taking their chances

DWIGHT MCNEIL believes his Everton side paid the price for failing to take their chances against Ipswich Town as he opened up on a frustrating spell on the sidelines.

- By CONNOR O'NEILL

Not for the first time this season, the Blues threw away a 2-0 lead against the Tractor Boys at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Beto had headed David Moyes’ side ahead before McNeil made it 2-0; however, Julio Enciso reduced the deficit just before the break.

George Hirst then equalised for Kieran McK-enna’s side 11 minutes from time.

And reflecting on the draw, McNeil admitted: “I think we were in control right from the start, 2-0 up at home, that's the place we wanted to be, and then they scored just before half-time, and we knew the start of the second half was going to be tricky, but I thought we controlled the game really well.

“And like I say, in this league, if you don’t take your chances, you're going to get punished.