- Digne and Cash struck by drinks bottle after goal
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Everton have vowed to ban any fan caught throwing objects on to the pitch at Goodison Park after several Aston Villa players were struck by a plastic bottle during their side’s 1-0 win over Duncan Ferguson’s team.
Former Everton player Lucas Digne and Villa defender Matty Cash were both struck on the head by what appeared a full bottle of Lucozade as they celebrated Emiliano Buendía’s decisive goal in front of the home section of the Bullens Road Stand. A supporter was arrested at Goodison Park. Several objects were thrown at the Villa players in first-half stoppage time and Everton insist everyone responsible for the disgraceful scenes will be banned.
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