On Wednesday the second round of the English League Cup ("Capital One Cup") semifinals was played.
At "Goodison Park" stadium, Liverpool's "Everton" clashed with "Manchester City." Roberto Martinez's team surpassed the visitors from Manchester and gained an advantage in the fight for a spot in the final.
The initiative was taken by the "City" from the beginning of the match, but their attacks did not pose a threat to the hosts' goal. At the end of the first half, "Toffees" fans were forced to rise from their seats when Ramiro Mori scored a goal after a confusion in the visitors' penalty area.
In the second half, Manuel Pellegrini's team played much more actively and in the 78th minute, Jesus Navas managed to equalize the score. However, just two minutes later, Romelu Lukaku's goal allowed the "Everton" team to once again take the lead and achieve victory in the first leg.
The second leg between "Everton" and "Man City" will take place on January 27.
Result:
"Everton" 2 - 1 "Man City"
45' [1 - 0] R. Mori
76' [1 - 1] J. Navas
78' [2 - 1] R. Lukaku
