Bernard strike sinks Spurs in extra time as Everton edge FA Cup thriller
10-Feb-2021 22:55:12 | The Guardian
José Mourinho spent much of his night at Goodison Park open-mouthed and struggling to comprehend both Tottenham’s failure to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals or to defend. Everton’s spirit, defiance, industry and ruthless precision provided the answer. Carlo Ancelotti’s side march on following a classic cup tie that had everything except the frenzied crowd it deserved.
Two teams managed by men who pride themselves on defensive stability traded nine goals, a procession of chances and moments of sublime ingenuity in an extraordinary, memorable game. Gylfi Sigurdsson supplied several of the latter including the final, decisive touch in extra time; an exquisite chip into Bernard that enabled the Brazilian substitute to beat Hugo Lloris and seal Everton’s fourth successive victory against Spurs in the FA Cup.
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