Everton vs Doncaster Rovers LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Everton face Doncaster Rovers in the EFL cup.
Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.
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Everton vs Doncaster Rovers
Patrick Kelly (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Everton vs Doncaster Rovers
Second Half begins Everton 0, Doncaster Rovers 0.
Everton vs Doncaster Rovers
Substitution, Doncaster Rovers. Kyle Hurst replaces Jordan Gibson.
Everton vs Doncaster Rovers
First Half ends, Everton 0, Doncaster Rovers 0.
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James Garner (Everton) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Michael Keane with a headed pass following a corner.
Everton vs Doncaster Rovers
Attempt blocked. James Garner (Everton) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Iliman Ndiaye.
Everton vs Doncaster Rovers
Jack Senior (Doncaster Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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