Everton beat Newcastle to reach League Cup quarter-finals
Everton reached the League Cup quarter-finals with a 3–1 home victory over Newcastle United. James Garner and Hayden Hackney scored before halftime, and Thierno Barry added the third. Dan Burn replied late for Newcastle. David Moyes’s team will next visit fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in the last eight of the competition.
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Everton book a place in the last eight
Everton football club defeated Newcastle United 3–1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium to reach the quarter-finals of the League Cup. James Garner and Hayden Hackney scored before halftime. Thierno Barry scored Everton’s third, while Dan Burn headed Newcastle’s only goal. The home side secured their place in the next round of the competition.[1], [2]
David Moyes’s side were drawn away to Fleetwood Town in the quarter-finals. Their next opponents play in League Two.[1]
Garner and Hackney score before the break
James Garner opened the scoring with a curling shot from outside the penalty area. Tyrique George’s pressure had forced a turnover, and Hayden Hackney helped the ball on. Hackney then finished Thierno Barry’s cross to make it 2–0. It was his first Everton goal on his third start following his summer arrival from Middlesbrough.[1]
Barry adds the third after Newcastle make changes
Newcastle introduced Yoane Wissa, Joelinton and Anthony Elanga at halftime. Everton nevertheless found a third goal with 21 minutes remaining: Dewsbury-Hall advanced on the left and passed to Barry, who controlled and finished high into the net. Dan Burn later headed Newcastle’s consolation. Everton’s next league match is also against Newcastle, away on Monday.[1]
