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Everton 0-2 Bournemouth
by James Nalton
at Goodison Park
BOURNEMOUTH knocked Everton out of the FA Cup on Saturday following a first half in which they took control with two goals, then had a bit of luck to retain that lead in the second.
It was to be the last FA Cup game at Goodison Park — the ground has twice hosted the final.
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