Roma beat Everton on historic day
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Everton concluded their pre-season preparations with a 1-0 defeat against Roma in the first full capacity match at the Hill Dickinson stadium.
Matias Soule scored the only goal of the game in the 70th minute in front of more than 50,000 fans at Everton's new home.
Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall made his debut for the Blues, while Jarrad Branthwaite returned to action after missing the Premier League summer series in the USA with injury.
The result ensures David Moyes' side secured two draws and four losses from six summer friendlies.
They begin the new Premier League season a week on Monday against newly promoted Leeds United at Elland Road