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Everton is still unstoppable and got their sixth win in a row. Liverpool team beat West Ham United 4-1 at Goodison Park and qualified for the quarterfinals of the League Cup of England. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, three times, and Richarlison scored the goals, while Robert Snodgrass put the discount on.
James Rodríguez played his first game as a starter in the Carabao Cup like the Brazilian Allan. The Colombian midfielder spent 90 minutes and made an assist, while Yerry Mina remained on the substitute bench. Michael Keane and Lucas Digne were the center-back pair chosen by Carlo Ancelotti.
Everton dominated the first half
The Toffees went in search of the marker and quickly got it. Defender Michael Keane leaked a ball into the back of the London team’s defenders, where it arrived Dominic Calvert-Lewin to lower the ball and define clearly and thus defeat the goalkeeper Darren Randolph, who was out to bail. The attacker, who is currently the Premier League scorer, has scored in every game he has started as a starter.
As the minutes passed, the visitors improved but it was not enough to achieve equality. At minute 20, the Blues came close to extending the lead with an awkward shot from Richarlison after eluding a defender, but the West Ham goalkeeper responded and sent the ball into the corner kick. For its part, the home defense responded and Jordan Pickford was not required in the first half. Jonjoe Kenny was injured at the Liverpool club.
James reappeared and was one of the high points, despite the fact that his presence in attack was less compared to other games. The Colombian midfielder left his area, sought to associate and even when necessary, gave a hand in defense. The player asked for the ball when the rivals closed and tried to break the defense with his filtered passes.
Everton woke up and assured victory
For the second half things seemed to change radically. 30 seconds after the start of the complement, came the equality for West Ham. Felipe Anderson received a cross from the left and assisted the Scottish midfielder Robert Snodgrass, who took a shot with force and placement from the edge of the area, which he could not save Jordan Pickford despite stretching.
After the partial draw, Everton improved and tried to go in search of the advantage. James Rodríguez launched himself from the right wing towards the center and the goal options of the locals increasedHowever, the lack of depth prevented them from achieving the second. Gylfi Sigurðsson had the chance at 53, but the West Ham keeper stopped the shot.
Two minutes later came Everton’s second goal. James Rodríguez assisted Richarlison, who made the diagonal from the left and with time and space took a strong shot from medium distance, that hit Declan Rice and deflected the ball, when Darren Randolph had already been played. The Brazilian had to be replaced instantly due to an ankle pain.
With the passing of the minutes, Everton lost the intensity and also added a third injured: Allan also had to be substituted. West Ham tried to regain equality by attacking on the wings but could not find a way to break the defense, which won all aerial duels.
Those led by Carlo Ancelotti were forced to retreat their lines and it was increasingly difficult to play further from their goal. With 15 minutes to go, the Londoners were very close to second. Sébastien Haller was close to scoring a goal. The attacker lowered the ball with his chest and tried a scissors, but Jordan Pickford sent the ball to the corner kick.
When Everton looked more complicated, they got third. Alex Iwobi received a ball inside the area, settled down and finished off with the right hand. The shot passed the West Ham keeper, but crashed into the post. There came Dominic Calvert-Lewin to take advantage of the rebound and push the ball and thus give peace of mind to the locals.
Six minutes before the end of the engagement. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who reached his eighth touchdown of the season, sentenced the victory. James Rodríguez partnered with Gylfi Sigurðsson, who assisted the scorer to define only in front of the goal. The Englishman complied and easily beat the rival goalkeeper.
This is how the quarterfinals will be
Everton will meet its rival this Thursday, October 1, when the draw for the quarterfinals of the English League Cup takes place after the match between Liverpool and Arsenal. Tottenham, Newcastle, Manchester City and Manchester United also secured their places in the next round. The matches are scheduled for the month of December.
Those led by Carlo Ancelotti will return to competition next Saturday 3 October when they host Brighton as local with the aim of staying on a roll and adding three to continue leading the Premier League. West Ham for its part visits Leicester City, which also occupies the top positions.
