Beto shines as Everton thrash Chelsea; Liverpool stumble against Brighton
Everton took the lead in the 33rd minute when James Garner set up Beto, who finished clinically.
KATHMANDU: Beto delivered a sensational performance with two goals and an assist as Everton cruised to a dominant 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton took the lead in the 33rd minute when James Garner set up Beto, who finished clinically.
Chelsea pushed for an equalizer, but Jordan Pickford produced a series of crucial saves to deny them.
Beto struck again in the 62nd minute, capitalizing on a pass from Idrissa Gueye. His effort slipped past goalkeeper Robert Sánchez, whose error proved costly.
The hosts sealed the win in the 76th minute when Iliman Ndiaye netted the third goal, assisted by Beto to cap off a brilliant display.
The victory lifts Everton to eighth place in the table, keeping their hopes of European qualification alive. Chelsea, meanwhile, slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat and have now failed to score in their last three matches.
Liverpool’s Champions League Hopes Hit by Brighton Defeat
Liverpool suffered a damaging 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion, dealing a blow to their push for a Champions League spot.
Danny Welbeck was the hero for Brighton, scoring twice. He opened the scoring in the 14th minute to give his side an early advantage.
Liverpool responded in the 30th minute through Milos Kerkez, who finished well to bring the visitors level.
Brighton regained control after the break, and in the 56th minute, Yankuba Minteh set up Welbeck for his second goal of the match.
Despite late pressure, Liverpool failed to find an equalizer as Brighton held firm to secure a crucial win. Liverpool remain fifth on 59 points, with their Champions League hopes now hanging in the balance.
