Published 10:27 IST, October 1st 2020
Calvert-Lewin scores second hat-trick of the season as Everton hammer West Ham: Watch
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck thrice against West Ham United at home to help his side enter the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
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English heavyweights Everton's perfect start to season continued as y humiliated West Ham United in Carabao Cup. Carlo Ancelotti's men netted five times in game, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin bagging a treble. Interestingly, England star has w netted two hat-tricks in six games this season.
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Defender Michael Keane produced a sensational cross towards Calvert-Lewin in 11th minute of game. striker, with his splendid first touch, controlled ball, before chipping it over Darren Randolph to bag opener for Toffees. Brazilian striker Richarlison missed out on a couple of opportunities including a goal that was ruled offside before half time.
West Ham went on to bag equaliser within a minute of second half. Robert Sdgrass struck thunderously from outside box, leaving Jordan Pickford helpless. However, equaliser did t deter Everton as Ancelotti's men began showing urge to score more.
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ir efforts finally paid off in 56th minute when Richarlison struck a deflected shot from outside box to put ball past net with ease as James Rodriguez bagged an assist to his credit. Calvert-Lewin bagged his second goal of night, converting from a close-range finish after ball struck by Alex Iwobi hit post.
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Calvert-Lewin went on to complete his treble in 84th minute, courtesy of a sublime through-ball from Gylfi Sigurdsson, his second already in season. victory meant that Everton have w sealed a spot in quarter-final of Carabao Cup. victory against West Ham United was ir sixth success in as many games this season, maintaining a perfect start.
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Calvert-Lewin's fine form continues
Besides, Calvert-Lewin continues his fine form under Ancelotti, who has embarked upon his first complete season at Goodison Park. English forward also scored a hat-trick against West Bromwich Albion in Premier League previous week. striker had netted 15 times across all competitions previous season and is likely to overtake that tally this time around, with eight goals already this season. Meanwhile, Everton next come up against Brighton on Saturday in Premier League.
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Im courtesy: Everton Twitter
10:27 IST, October 1st 2020