Soccer-Chelsea, Fulham into League Cup semis after shootout wins

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Quarter Final - Chelsea v Newcastle United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 19, 2023 Chelsea's Malo Gusto celebrates after winning the penalty shootout REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

LONDON (Reuters) -Chelsea and Fulham booked their place in the semi-finals of the League Cup on Tuesday when they followed up 1-1 draws with penalty-shootout wins over Newcastle United and Everton respectively, with Middlesbrough also making the last four.

Chelsea beat Newcastle 4-2 on penalties, at Stamford Bridge after substitute Mykhailo Mudryk kept the Blues alive with a 92nd-minute equaliser, while Fulham defeated Everton 7-6 in their shootout. Middlesbrough beat League One side Port Vale 3-0 to cruise into the last four.