Everton Under-21s advance in National League Cup after penalty shootout victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Everton Under-21s defeated Boreham Wood in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw on September 23, 2026, in the National League Cup. Omari Benjamin scored a well-constructed goal in the 73rd minute for the Toffees, but Boreham Wood equalized late in the match via a penalty awarded under contentious circumstances. During the shootout, Everton converted four of five penalties, while Boreham managed only two successful attempts, including a shot that hit the bar. The victory earns Everton an extra point in the tournament.
- •Everton scores in the 73rd minute through Omari Benjamin.
- •Boreham Wood equalizes late with a controversial penalty.
- •Everton prevails 4-2 in the penalty shootout.
- •Next match for Everton U21s is against Reading in the league on October 16.
- •U18s suffered a heavy defeat to Manchester City, losing 0-6.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Everton Under-21s hold nerve in National League Cup shoot out
"Everton youth win against previously unbeaten Boreham Wood for second victory over National League opposition this season
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