FA Cup

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FA Cup | Fourth Round

Jan 25, 2014 at 5.30pm UK

Stevenage
0-4
Everton

FT(HT: 0-2)

Naismith (5', 32'), Heitinga (55'), Gueye (84')

Everton through to FA Cup fifth round

By Subhankar Mondal, Reporter | 25 January 2014

Steven Naismith scores twice for Everton as they get the better of Stevenage 4-0 away from home to book a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Everton have defeated Stevenage 4-0 away from home to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Everton's Scottish striker Steven Naismith (L) scores his second goal during the English FA Cup fourth round football match against Stevenage on January 25, 2014 © Getty Images

The Premier League outfit broke the deadlock at the Lamex Stadium in the fifth minute when Steven Naismith poked home from close range after home goalkeeper Chris Day had failed to collect the ball.

However, the Toffees were dealt a blow midway through the first half when Bryan Oviedo was substituted with a leg injury and was taken to hospital.

That did not deter the Merseysiders from making it 2-0 just past the half-hour mark in the fourth-round tie, though. Naismith was again on target as he pounced on a mistake from Jon Ashton to run through on goal and slot the ball home with ease.

Johnny Heitinga added the third for Everton nine minutes into the second half when he headed home from close range.

Everton's Dutch defender John Heitinga celebrates scoring Everton's third goal during the English FA Cup fourth round football match against Stevenage on January 25, 2014 © Getty Images

Then with six minutes of normal time remaining, Magaye Gueye wrapped up the victory for Roberto Martinez's side when he collected a threaded pass from Leon Osman and found the target.