Video summary
In this extended Carabao Cup highlight reel, Everton delivered a dominant performance against Preston North End, securing a comprehensive 4-0 victory that effectively ended their cup campaign on a high note. The match began with some early controversy as Illiman Ndiaye was fouled within the opening ten seconds, granting Everton an immediate free kick to start their attack. Throughout the first half, the Toffees controlled the tempo, creating numerous chances through fluid passing and intelligent movement. While Preston managed a few defensive stops and a blocked shot from Emil Riis Jakobsen, they struggled to break down Everton's organized defense, with Michael Keane making crucial interventions to keep his team in the game.
The turning point of the match arrived when Tierno Barry stepped up to become the standout hero for the visitors. His first goal came from a perfectly executed play where Jewels Dewsbury-Hall spotted a run by Mykolenko, setting up a selfless assist that allowed Barry to roll the ball into the net. Following this opener, the home side continued their pressure, with Tyler Diaby firing a shot that struck the post and was saved by Jordan Pickford, but Everton quickly responded. The momentum shifted decisively when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall found space inside the box to head in another goal, extending the lead to two-nil before Barry completed his hat-trick later in the second half, leaving him with four goals in two games and joining an elite group of Everton players to achieve such a feat.
As the game progressed into its final stages, Brennan Johnson emerged as another key contributor, scoring his first goal in the royal blue jersey after receiving a precise through ball from Barry. This strike made the scoreline 4-0, leaving Preston with no realistic chance of recovery and ensuring Everton were "home and dry." The team's chemistry was evident in their ability to combine effectively, with players like Dujon Sterling and Illiman Ndiaye constantly recycling possession to create opportunities for their strikers. The atmosphere at Deepdale reflected the team's dominance, with the crowd singing Barry's name after his treble and celebrating Johnson's clinical finish that sealed the perfect night for the Toffees.
Ultimately, this victory showcased Everton's attacking prowess and defensive resilience, proving they were more than capable of handling their opponents in the cup competition. The performance was particularly satisfying given the team's recent struggles in the League Cup, where they had suffered some disappointing draws in previous seasons. By dismantling Preston with four well-taken goals, Everton not only secured a comfortable win but also demonstrated why they remain a formidable force in the Carabao Cup. The match concluded with high spirits among the players and fans alike, marking a successful chapter in their campaign before they return to focus on their league fixtures.
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Keane and Shrewsbury Hall. I wonder if
they'll uh revert to the chip in the air
and volley it into the opposition half.
No, they don't. They're going to play
it. Preston white shirts, black shorts,
and white socks. Illiman Ndiaye fouled
in the opening 10 seconds of the game.
Free kick for the Toffees. Play it short
to Doucouré.
>> to say, "Come on, referee. I know
there's only
3 seconds gone of this game, but that
could be a booking."
>> Infield to Harrison Armstrong, who
retains his place in the starting 11.
Shrewsbury Hall picks it up for the
Toffees. A little reverse ball down the
left-hand side to Illiman Ndiaye.
Paul Huntington is trying to stop
Illiman Ndiaye. So, he plays it infield
to Shrewsbury Hall. Back to Illi again.
Into the penalty area. Makes a bit of
space. Goes for goal. That's looking
like a deflection, surely.
Here's Illiman Ndiaye
inside the penalty area, left-hand side,
teasing the Preston defense. Brings it
across. Gives it to Dobbin. Dobbin
sweeps it without power.
And the keeper makes an easy save.
Tarkowski
Harrison Armstrong. Jean-Philippe Gbamin
just about his first involvement. Nice
lay-off to
Keane and Shrewsbury Hall. Illiman
Ndiaye gets a turn on it. Jean-Philippe
Gbamin inside the penalty area. Illiman
Ndiaye, Jean-Philippe Gbamin shoots.
Deflection. Corner. It's all Everton.
It's all Everton.
>> Yeah, he just didn't run for Illi or he
didn't run for Gbamin in the end.
>> [cheering]
>> And a chance for Preston to break on
this near side with Emil Riis Jakobsen.
Jakobsen reaches the edge of the penalty
area.
Tarkowski gets a block in, and it
bounces into the arms of the keeper. Got
to be careful.
>> Yeah, we have got to be careful. Quick
counter-attack. The boy looks
as if he's got a bit of pace. Oh, wait.
He's Gbamin.
>> Gbamin through on goal. Jean-Philippe
Gbamin. Ooh.
Two defenders either side of him, but
Michael Keane.
Jewels Berry Hall.
>> Chips it forward. It's a great run by
Mykolenko. He's inside the penalty area.
BARRY MUST SCORE [cheering] and does.
Tierno Ballo scores again. And Everton
lead by a goal to nil. And it's a lovely
little goal, Snod.
>> What a ball from Jewels Berry Hall.
Great run from Mykolenko. He could have
been selfish, Mykolenko. He could have
gone and had the strike on his own, but
Barry's in the perfect position just to
roll one in. And yeah, thoroughly
deserved that. But what a ball from
Jewels Berry Hall. What a run from
Mykolenko.
>> It's a great goal. Jewels Berry Hall
spots the run of Mykolenko.
There's no VAR, so but let's have a
>> onside anyway, Snod.
>> great save
>> but I'll tell you what,
very, very unselfish. Just
If you see it from this angle, he could
have had a strike with his left.
>> for the ball. Oh, Allen misses it.
Bowler dogs in here for Preston North
End. Real chance for the home side.
Shooting from the edge of the penalty
area is Leo Leroy and he's
>> high over the crossbar.
I think away here in the first half of
Deepdale. Diaby
comes into field to get the ball. Eleman
Diaby tries his luck on this right-hand
side. Back to Diaby, he can't ever just
find the gap.
Works to the left-hand side with
Mykolenko.
He gives it to James Garner.
He carries it forward a couple of yards.
Tyler Diaby gets a nice turn and a good
shot as well. Oh, he thinks he's hit the
post.
>> He thinks he has hit the post. The pace
that he came out. It's just great little
turn and great strike on goal.
Sure that is it hit the post.
>> Yeah.
>> Terrific strike. Oh, it's a save. What a
save.
>> In comes the curling cross. Good header
by Tarkowski. Made it his.
>> Now they're three against two. Real
chance for Everton. Kiernan
Dewsbury-Hall makes a space. It's a good
ball from Barry.
>> Straight to the goalkeeper. Corner kick.
But a decent counter attack.
>> Yeah, it was a good counter attack.
Kiernan will be slightly disappointed.
We've seen him
>> [cheering]
>> great finish on Saturday that he
produced and this were probably at the
slightly same angle.
>> Not so much, surely.
Here's Elneny left hand side for
Everton. There is small blocks as well.
That gets the cross in. Kiernan Barry
gets his header in. It's wide of the
post.
>> He certainly gets himself in the
positions to have a goal scored.
>> Yeah, certainly is.
>> [applause]
>> If we do manage to ease our way through
which
I'm quite confident we will. We just
need
>> a nice draw. Yeah. I mean
we say our record's been woeful in this
League Cup. We've had some shocking
draws over the recent years.
>> Here's Elneny left hand side.
Dewsbury-Hall's inside the penalty area.
Good save by the keeper. Kiernan
[cheering] Barry follows up and scores
again and Everton lead by two goals to
nil. Surely game set and match at
Kiernan Barry.
>> He's done it again.
>> You would think so. Again he's in the
right place at the right time. I know
they're the scrappy goals, but uh
he's in there.
The crowd sing his name.
Tierno Barry
scores again. Three in two. Good little
play again from
Illiman Ndiaye and uh
Kieran Dowell and Dujon Sterling.
Yeah, Dujon Sterling finds Illiman
Ndiaye on the left-hand side. Nice
little ball back. Good save by the
keeper.
Two up to divine
cross eventually into the arms of Jordan
Pickford.
Oh, what a throw.
>> Oh, what a throw that is.
To the feet of Dujon Sterling. Dujon
Sterling advances forward. Three on
three. Brennan Johnson inside the
penalty area. Barry's going to get a
hat-trick.
Tierno Barry [cheering]
gets his treble.
And Everton lead by three goals to nil,
and he'll be delighted with that.
I'll tell you Daz, he was on for his
hat-trick. The ball there he is, putting
his three fingers up to the Evertonians.
Hat-trick hero.
>> [cheering]
>> Brennan Johnson did really well. Good
little ball through to him, showing his
pace.
Just thought he'll roll it along and
give that man in our picture his
hat-trick.
Right place at the right time against
the city. Yeah.
Four goals in two games for Tierno
Barry. And he joins the ranks of Everton
players who have scored a hat-trick.
But, I'll tell you what, here's the
replay on our monitors now. What a throw
out. Great throw out.
>> [cheering]
>> He's made the center forward position
his own.
>> Yeah, he has. He has. He's had a decent
pre-season.
Scoring goals.
And while he's doing that, he will
please all Evertonians and most
importantly it pleases manager.
>> I don't think he's finished yet either.
Well, he is Teemu Pukki. He's full of
it, isn't he? Slotted through to Johnson
inside THE PENALTY AREA. It's another
goal for Everton. It's a first in the
royal blue jersey for Brennan Johnson
and Teemu Pukki has three goals, one
assist and we lead 4-0.
>> Brilliant. Brilliant. Good little
finish. Good through ball by Barry.
Brennan Johnson
lovely little finish. He'll be delighted
in front of the Evertonians.
>> A perfect night for the Toffees.
Brennan Johnson
>> [cheering]
>> scores for Everton. Touches the badge.
And Everton now are home and dry.
Decent goal, isn't it?
>> Yeah, it was. Lovely little ball here
from Barry.
Good finish.
>> Slotted under the keeper.
>> [cheering]
[screaming]
>> Johnson!