Everton began a new chapter with a 2-0 victory over League Two's Peterborough United in the FA Cup third round on Thursday, following the dismissal of manager Sean Dyche earlier in the day. The win was secured thanks to goals from Beto and Iliman Ndiaye. Beto opened the scoring just before halftime, capitalizing on a through ball from Harrison Armstrong to round the goalkeeper and calmly finish into an empty net at Goodison Park.
The game was effectively put to bed in injury time when Ndiaye converted a penalty after Jarrad Branthwaite was fouled by Peterborough's Jadel Katongo. The goal sealed a solid victory for Everton, who are currently battling relegation in the Premier League. Despite the managerial upheaval, the team managed to secure a much-needed win, providing some brief respite for the club.
In other FA Cup action, Premier League side Fulham triumphed 4-1 over Championship outfit Watford, with goals from Rodrigo Muniz, Raul Jimenez (from the penalty spot), Joachim Andersen, and Timothy Castagne. In a clash of second-tier teams, Cardiff City edged Sheffield United 1-0, with Cian Ashford's goal proving the difference.
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