Goals and highlights from Everton, Fulham and Cardiff wins
The third round of the 2024/25 FA Cup began on Thursday with three games, including Everton’s first game without Sean Dyche.
The Toffees sacked their manager hours before kick-off against League One second division side Peterborough United at Goodison Park.
Premier League colleagues Fulham hosted Championship guests Watford, while second division sides Sheffield United and Cardiff City met at Bramall Lane.
101GreatGoals.com will keep you updated on the results, goals and highlights from today’s FA Cup third round.
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Everton vs Peterborough
Coach Leighton Baines and captain Seamus Coleman took charge of Everton after Dyche’s departure and scored their first FA Cup goal of the season thanks to Beto’s composed finish from Harrison Armstrong’s pass.
Orel Mangala had previously hit the post with a volley for the home side and Iliman Ndiaye scored a penalty in stoppage time to seal a 2-0 win. Peterborough are now winless in six games and have lost five times.
This assist from Harrison Armstrong 🤤
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Fulham vs Watford: Cottagers continue
After Rodrigo Muniz gave Fulham the lead after a cross from Adama Traore in the 26th minute, Rocco Vata scored one of the surest goals of the round with a 30-yard equalizer seven minutes later.
Joachim Andersen shot a volley in, Raul Jimenez scored his third penalty in five days and Timothy Castagne headed in Martial Godo’s cross as the hosts won 4-1, handing Watford their fourth consecutive defeat.
This is the Vata goal!
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Sheffield United vs Cardiff: Ashford goal decides the draw
Third place in second stageSheffield United are 29 points ahead of second-bottom Cardiff – but the Bluebirds scored the only goal of the game when Cian Ashford won the ball in a dangerous area and entered the game after 19 minutes.
Harrison Burrows came closest for the Blades, curling a shot against the post late on to hand his side their third defeat in five games.
Ashford capitalizes on a mistake from Norrington-Davies to give Cardiff the lead! ✅
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