Nunez scores twice as Ipswich defeats Leicester in EFL Cup
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Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Marcelino Nunez scored twice, including a remarkable strike from 45 yards, to help Ipswich Town secure a 3-1 victory over Leicester City in the EFL Cup on August 25, 2026. The match took place at Portman Road. Ipswich took the lead in the 62nd minute through Sindre Walle Egeli, but Leicester equalized shortly after. Nunez's stunning second goal late in the match confirmed Ipswich's advancement to the next round.
- •Ipswich Town wins 3-1 against Leicester City in the EFL Cup.
- •Marcelino Nunez scores twice, including a goal from near halfway.
- •Sindre Walle Egeli opens scoring for Ipswich in the 62nd minute.
- •Leicester equalizes quickly with a goal from Olabade Aluko.
- •Ipswich advances to the third round of the EFL Cup.
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Nunez's 45-yard strike helps Ipswich past Leicester
"Marcelino Nunez scores twice - including a superb effort from 45 yards - as Premier League Ipswich Town move into the third round of the EFL Cup with victory over Leicester City.
"Marcelino Nunez scored a sensational goal from the halfway line to help Ipswich claim a hard-fought 3-1 win over Leicester in the Carabao Cup.
"Marcelino Nunez scores from near the halfway line in a stunning strike for Ipswich against Leicester in the Carabao Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 8:59 PMNunez's 45-yard strike helps Ipswich past Leicester
Marcelino Nunez scores twice - including a superb effort from 45 yards - as Premier League Ipswich Town move into the third round of the EFL Cup with victory over Leicester City.
- Sky Sports—STUNNING! Nunez scores from near halfway line to seal Ipswich win
Marcelino Nunez scores from near the halfway line in a stunning strike for Ipswich against Leicester in the Carabao Cup.
- Sky Sports—Nunez's halfway stunner helps Ipswich past Leicester
Marcelino Nunez scored a sensational goal from the halfway line to help Ipswich claim a hard-fought 3-1 win over Leicester in the Carabao Cup.
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