Everton 1-1 Sunderland, FA Cup: Robin Roefs Saves Three Penalties To Send Black Cats Through
In an enthralling FA Cup third-round tie, passionate hosts Everton and Sunderland played out a 1-1 draw before a dramatic penalty shoot-out decided the outcome at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Sunderland took the lead through a well-taken Enzo Le Fée volley just after the half-hour mark, only for Everton’s James Garner to level deep in the 89th minute from the penalty spot, forcing extra time and prolonging the tension. After neither side could find a winner in the additional 30 minutes, the shoot-out became a story of heroics and heartbreak. Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs emerged as the hero, saving all three of Everton’s penalties and helping the Black Cats to a 3-0 shoot-out victory, sending them into the FA Cup fourth round and ending Everton’s hopes of progression.
Everton players appear dejected at the end of the penalty shoot-out of the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Everton and Sunderland in Liverpool, England. | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP
Sunderland's Luke O'Nien celebrates scoring the winner in the penalty shoot-out during the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Everton and Sunderland in Liverpool, England. | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP
Everton's Beto sees his shot saved in the penalty shoot-out during the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Everton and Sunderland in Liverpool, England. | Photo:Peter Byrne/PA via AP
Everton's Nathan Patterson, left, and Sunderland's Dennis Cirkin battle for the ball during the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Everton and Sunderland in Liverpool, England. | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP
Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele with an overhead kick at goal during the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Everton and Sunderland in Liverpool, England. | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP
Sunderland's Enzo Le Fee, right, celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Everton and Sunderland in Liverpool, England. | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP
Everton's Beto, left, and Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele battle for the ball during the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Everton and Sunderland in Liverpool, England. | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP
Sunderland's Eliezer Mayenda, centre, battles with Everton's Merlin Rehl, left, and James Garner during the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Everton and Sunderland in Liverpool, England, Saturday Jan. 10, 2026. () | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP
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