Everton U21s hammer Sporting Braga in PL International Cup
Everton U21s 5 - 0 Sporting Braga U21s
Everton U21s produced an excellent display to beat Sporting Braga 5-0 tonight in a resumption of the Premier League International Cup.
The 2022-23 Premier League International Cup is the Premier League's continental competition for development teams. But it hasn't been contested for the last two seasons because of Covid.
The format for the 22-23 edition is new and sees teams split into three groups of eight, with four English Category A Development sides pitted against European U21 sides. All games are to be staged in England and matches are only played between cross-continental opposition. The winners of each group, plus the two best-placed runners-up, advance to the quarter-finals.
Everton take the lead after just 4 minutes through Sebastian Quirk with a great finish after a strong run by Stanley Mills.
After 17 minutes, Sean McAllister broke clear and fed the ball to Mills who cut inside the Braga full-back and fired past the keeper to make it 2-0.
Just 5 minutes later, Braga try to play out from the back but Price nipped in to steal the ball and place a neat finish past the keeper. 3-0
It's not even half-time and a great corner from Price, drilled across the edge of the box and met with a sumptuous first-time volley from McKenzie Hunt. Goal of the Season contender. 4-0
It was after the hour mark when Charlie Whitaker ran at the Braga defence and made half a yard for himself before dispatching a low shot into the bottom corner. 5-0
Tempers flared after a poor challenge by Santos on Whitaker, sparking a mass brawl by the half-way line with both sets of players wading in. After much deliberation with his assistants, the referee showed Santos a straight red card. Joe Anderson was booked for his involvement – even though he'd already been subbed!
Everton U21s: Leban, John (61' Mallon), Hunt, Welch, Anderson [Y:81'] (61' Campbell [Y:75']), McAllister (69' Djankpata [Y:86']), Mills (61' Kouyate), Price, Cannon (69' Okoronkwo), Whitaker, Quirk.
Subs not Used: Barrett, Heath.
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2 Posted 13/09/2022 at 19:20:37
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12 Posted 13/09/2022 at 20:26:34
13 Posted 13/09/2022 at 20:30:39
14 Posted 13/09/2022 at 20:31:47
15 Posted 13/09/2022 at 20:35:02
16 Posted 13/09/2022 at 20:38:46
Keep your head down please, lad.
17 Posted 13/09/2022 at 20:42:59
18 Posted 13/09/2022 at 20:55:10
Charlie Whitaker scored the last goal.
19 Posted 14/09/2022 at 11:30:27
20 Posted 14/09/2022 at 12:15:59
https://www.evertonfc.com/match/81469/everton-sporting-braga-u21
21 Posted 14/09/2022 at 17:59:00
Tony (11) wasn't exaggerating on that 4th goal. Wow.
22 Posted 14/09/2022 at 18:49:11
Amazing technique to connect like that from a corner, a cracker from Hunt.
Also thought Quirk took his finish very well.
Stan Mills has the instinct to make a bit of space and fire his shot in early, before the goalie can properly adjust. He is a talented player I'm happy is on our books and has signed a new deal… there will be more than a few envious glances from our competitors.
23 Posted 14/09/2022 at 18:51:20
Daft unneeded heavy metal music and the camera in the next field. Could hardly make it out.
Old habits die hard... get a grip, Everton FC.
24 Posted 14/09/2022 at 20:55:53
Very encouraging to see well-crafted, well-executed goals. And just as pleasing, a very aggressive high press (like Brentford did against Man Utd) forcing a mistake. Brilliant technique from Hunt for his belting volley.
I think Tait has taken this group up a notch in style of play and approach.
25 Posted 14/09/2022 at 21:04:41
But a great result. And some good goals. Hunt's goal was brilliant.
And I see Isaac Price came up trumps again – love the lad.
26 Posted 14/09/2022 at 21:44:02
Our communications at U21 and U18 are pathetic really, the last U18 game barely got a mention either.
Highlights always favour the attackers when goals are scored but I loved the bits I saw of Stanley Mills, scoring one and an assist, he continues to improve.
27 Posted 14/09/2022 at 21:52:18
Re McKenzie Hunt, I didn't think too much of him in his initial appearances for the U23s.
His last few performances for U23s and U21s have impressed me more. Did he have a good game again last night?
28 Posted 15/09/2022 at 07:42:10
With regards the defensive side, I thought Welch looked promising against Fleetwood. Confident and composed most of the time. I was particularly impressed by his willingness to spray a few passes accurately, sometimes to switch play. Looking forward to see how he develops this season.
Also, Warrington had a full game in Fleetwood's win last night. Getting some good reports.
29 Posted 15/09/2022 at 10:39:49
Michael, have you any information on the Everton U17s v Liverpool U17s game which Everton won 5-0? I think it was played on Tuesday.
30 Posted 15/09/2022 at 11:05:06
But no, it's a real challenge getting info on the U17s.
31 Posted 15/09/2022 at 11:12:11
32 Posted 15/09/2022 at 17:21:42
Denise and her people at the Royal Liver Building have heard and responded to your stinging critique:
Tickets for U21s in Papa John's Trophy match at Harrogate Town, Tuesday 4 October.
Get in and get 'em quick. Only 400 allocation.
33 Posted 15/09/2022 at 17:33:10
Only ٧ for a ticket. Plus travel to Harrogate, of course.
I might give it a miss. Probably all sold out by now in any case.
35 Posted 17/09/2022 at 11:07:00
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1 Posted 13/09/2022 at 19:02:46