The organization apparently behind the protest reported that the action had to do with drilling for oil in the North Sea. “Our government is betraying us by financing new oil fields in the North Sea. This destroys the future of our children.”
The activist refused to leave and was therefore carried out of the stadium by law enforcement officers.
Everton, battling relegation, won 1-0 in Liverpool. Alex Iwobi scored in the ninth minute of extra time. Donny van de Beek was not fit enough to join Everton.