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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Andy Hunter at Goodison Park

André Gomes ignites Everton’s FA Cup dream and dispatches Palace

André Gomes scored for Everton in their FA Cup third-round replay against Crystal Palace
André Gomes scored what proved to be Everton’s winner in their FA Cup third-round replay against Crystal Palace. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images/Reuters

As Sean Dyche put it, any distraction is welcome at Everton right now amid the threat of a second points deduction, legal cases, financial disputes and not knowing exactly what they are playing for in the Premier League this season. André Gomes, the beauty in a beast of an FA Cup third round replay, provided one against Crystal Palace.

The former Barcelona and Portugal midfielder illuminated a scrappy contest with a superb free-kick to book Everton a fourth round tie at home to Luton. It was Everton’s first goal direct from a free-kick in 197 games, stretching back to Lucas Digne’s effort at Lincoln in August 2019, and ended a run of six matches without a win for Dyche’s team.

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