In-form Romelu Lukaku scored a late goal to help Everton outclass Manchester City 2-1 in the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg at Goodison Park on Thursday
Everton's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku (R) celebrates scoring their second goal for Everton to take the lead 2-1 during the English League Cup semi-final first leg football match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool
London: In-form Romelu Lukaku scored a late goal to help Everton outclass Manchester City 2-1 in the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg at Goodison Park on Thursday.
Everton's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku (R) celebrates scoring their second goal for Everton to take the lead 2-1 during the English League Cup semi-final first leg football match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Pic/AFP
Defender Ramiro Funes put his side ahead at the stroke of half-time before City winger Gonzalez Jesus Navas levelled the score by smashing an equaliser in the 76th minute, the Guardian reported.
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It was just two minutes later when Lukaku netted the match-winning goal for his side to gave them 2-1 lead against Everton, but was substituted immediately afterwards due to injury.
Everton will now play in the semi-final second leg against Manuel Pellegrini-led side on January 28.
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