Everton 3 : Portsmouth 1
03/03/2008 5:51 AM
range.
The goal forced Redknapp to send on an extra striker in Ghana international John Utaka for midfielder Diop as Pompey went in search of parity again.
But in the 81st minute that plan was ruined by Yakubu, who made it 3-1 to the home side.
The Nigerian collected a long crossfield ball from Carsley, held off and neatly turned Campbell, before lashing a shot home.
He was substituted soon after, to a standing ovation, with Victor Anichebe coming on - Leighton Baines followed for Pienaar - as the home side saw out time.
Everton 3 (Yakubu 1, 81, Cahill 73)
Portsmouth 1 (Defoe 38)