The final whistle goes and Everton complete a comfortable victory, Pompey did have a brief spell in the second half where they played well, but overall, Everton are deserving of their victory.
90
There will be three minutes of stoppage time.
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Substitution
Leighton Baines comes on late to replace Steven Pienaar.
89
Defoe goes on a great run after getting past 3 players, his shot however doesn't do justice to his run, and the effort goes wide of the post.
88
The game seems to be heading Everton's way now, this means that the Blues will end the day in that coverted fourth Champions League spot.
85
Harry Redknapp must be wondering what happened, his Pompey side came out in the second half playing much better, yet with 5 or so minutes to go, the game seems all but lost.
82
Substitution
Victor Anichebe replaces Ayegbeni Yakubu, who recieved a great round of applause from the Everton faithful.
81
Goal
Yakubu scores! Pompey lost the ball, and Everton broke forward, Yakubu then received the ball and then went on to score a great individual goal to effectively win the game,
77
Substitution
John Utaka replaces Papa Bouba Diop.
75
James slips as he goes to clear the ball, he makes up for it though as his flying header clears the danger away after Everton attempt tp capitalise.
73
Goal
Tim Cahill scores! Good build-up play from Everton results in the ball being played into the box, Cahill jumps up completly unmarked to head the Blues into the lead.
69
Yakubu is flagged offside, it was very tight, however, the linesman seems to get it right, Johnson, however, doesn't notice the whistle and nets...only to be disapointed.
66
Mass appeals for a penalty from the Everton fans, notably however, none of the players ask the question after Johnson and Pienaar tussle.
65
Substitution
Tony Hibbert is replaced by Andrew Johnson.
64
Yellow Card
Steven Pienaar is cautioned for a bad foul on Diop.
63
Everton aren't really creating the chances that they should be, this may be why Andy johnson is warming up on the sidelines.
59
The game has become much more of a contest in the opening 15 of this second half as both sides have raised their game since the break.
56
Distin shows great pace and it takes good defending from Phil Neville to put the ball out of play for a Pompey corner.
52
Lecott makes a vital clearance after a great run from Hermann Hreidarsson, and Pompey have played much better in this opening to the second half.
50
There's a scramble in the Everton box and the defence struggle to clear the ball, they eventually do and the danger is avoided.
46
Shouts early on for an Everton penalty as Johnson seems to nudge Cahill off the ball whilst the two jumped for the ball.
Second half
The second half restarts with the credit for Pompey's goal in doubt, Defoe seems to get the last touch, however, the players all went to celebrate with Johnson which suggests that they think the goal was his.
Half time
The whistle goes and the players head into the tunnel, Pompey will feel the happier after stealing an equaliser after Everton dominatied the majority of the half.
45
There will be two minutes of time to be added on.
44
Osman puts his shot well wide after seeming surpised when recieveing the ball, his resultant snatch-shot seems to show this.
43
Harry Redknapp will be delighted that his side have, if slightly undeserved, brought the scores level close to the break.
40
What a steal for Pompey there, that must have been there first real chance, and it wasn't even that, Howard and the Everton defence were seemingly decieved by Johnson's delivery.
37
Goal
Glen Johnson seems to be taking the credit for the equaliser, completly against the run of play, Johnson hit in a free-kick, the ball decieves everyone and somehow ends up in the back of the net.
36
Just under ten minutes until the break, and Pompey need to change something soon if they are to get back into this game, Pompey are showing no initiative at this time.
33
Papa Bouba Diop has his arms all over Lescott in the box, and the crowd are furious that the referee hasn't given a penalty.
31
Yellow Card
Sylvain Distin is booked for a foul on Cahill.
29
Everton continue to control the game as Cahill hits a shot on goal, but the effort is easily stopped by James.
25
Leon Osman produces a great save from James in the Pompey goal with a shot from range.
22
Cahill drives a great shot towards goal that just goes over the bar, however the referee had just blown his whistle for a previous foul.
19
The game is still quiet in terms of chances as both sides cant seem to find that final pass, however Everton will be the happier as they are doing a great job at keeping Pompey at bay.
15
Distin blocks a shot from Cahill, the ball deflects to Phil Neville, but the resultant ball in cant find a blue shirt in the box.
12
The game, bar the goal, has been lacking in genuine chances, however at this time, Everton have been the better of both sides.
9
The crowd are relatively lackluster considering that the home side have an early lead, perhaps the fans are as shocked as everyone else is over the early goal.
5
Everton have another free-kick in close to the edge of the box, but Yakubu hits it high over the bar.
3
What a start for Everton, and David Moyes will be very happy with the start that his side has made so far.
Goal
Ayegbeni Yakubu scores! Steven Pienaar supplied the ball from a free-kick to Yobo, who put the ball into the danger area, and Yakubu headed home against his former club to give Everton a very early lead.
Kickoff
Andre Marriner is the man in the middle for the game today at Goodison Park, and both sides have lots to play for as this game gets underway.
Awaiting Kickoff
David Nugent [Groin] and Mendes [minor foot operation] are both out as Pompey start with: James, Johnson, Campbell, Distin, Hreidarsson, Muntari, Diop, Diarra, Kranjcar, Defoe, Kanu
Awaiting Kickoff
Mikel Arteta is out after failing to recover from a groin injury, Carsley plays as his suspension is yet to start as Everton begin with: Howard, Hibbert, Yobo, Jagielka, Lescott, Osman, Neville, Carsley, Pienaar, Cahill, Yakubu
Everton
Portsmouth
Full time
The final whistle goes and Everton complete a comfortable victory, Pompey did have a brief spell in the second half where they played well, but overall, Everton are deserving of their victory.
There will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Substitution
Leighton Baines comes on late to replace Steven Pienaar.
Defoe goes on a great run after getting past 3 players, his shot however doesn't do justice to his run, and the effort goes wide of the post.
The game seems to be heading Everton's way now, this means that the Blues will end the day in that coverted fourth Champions League spot.
Harry Redknapp must be wondering what happened, his Pompey side came out in the second half playing much better, yet with 5 or so minutes to go, the game seems all but lost.
Substitution
Victor Anichebe replaces Ayegbeni Yakubu, who recieved a great round of applause from the Everton faithful.
Goal
Yakubu scores! Pompey lost the ball, and Everton broke forward, Yakubu then received the ball and then went on to score a great individual goal to effectively win the game,
Substitution
John Utaka replaces Papa Bouba Diop.
James slips as he goes to clear the ball, he makes up for it though as his flying header clears the danger away after Everton attempt tp capitalise.
Goal
Tim Cahill scores! Good build-up play from Everton results in the ball being played into the box, Cahill jumps up completly unmarked to head the Blues into the lead.
Yakubu is flagged offside, it was very tight, however, the linesman seems to get it right, Johnson, however, doesn't notice the whistle and nets...only to be disapointed.
Mass appeals for a penalty from the Everton fans, notably however, none of the players ask the question after Johnson and Pienaar tussle.
Substitution
Tony Hibbert is replaced by Andrew Johnson.
Yellow Card
Steven Pienaar is cautioned for a bad foul on Diop.
Everton aren't really creating the chances that they should be, this may be why Andy johnson is warming up on the sidelines.
The game has become much more of a contest in the opening 15 of this second half as both sides have raised their game since the break.
Distin shows great pace and it takes good defending from Phil Neville to put the ball out of play for a Pompey corner.
Lecott makes a vital clearance after a great run from Hermann Hreidarsson, and Pompey have played much better in this opening to the second half.
There's a scramble in the Everton box and the defence struggle to clear the ball, they eventually do and the danger is avoided.
Shouts early on for an Everton penalty as Johnson seems to nudge Cahill off the ball whilst the two jumped for the ball.
Second half
The second half restarts with the credit for Pompey's goal in doubt, Defoe seems to get the last touch, however, the players all went to celebrate with Johnson which suggests that they think the goal was his.
Half time
The whistle goes and the players head into the tunnel, Pompey will feel the happier after stealing an equaliser after Everton dominatied the majority of the half.
There will be two minutes of time to be added on.
Osman puts his shot well wide after seeming surpised when recieveing the ball, his resultant snatch-shot seems to show this.
Harry Redknapp will be delighted that his side have, if slightly undeserved, brought the scores level close to the break.
What a steal for Pompey there, that must have been there first real chance, and it wasn't even that, Howard and the Everton defence were seemingly decieved by Johnson's delivery.
Goal
Glen Johnson seems to be taking the credit for the equaliser, completly against the run of play, Johnson hit in a free-kick, the ball decieves everyone and somehow ends up in the back of the net.
Just under ten minutes until the break, and Pompey need to change something soon if they are to get back into this game, Pompey are showing no initiative at this time.
Papa Bouba Diop has his arms all over Lescott in the box, and the crowd are furious that the referee hasn't given a penalty.
Yellow Card
Sylvain Distin is booked for a foul on Cahill.
Everton continue to control the game as Cahill hits a shot on goal, but the effort is easily stopped by James.
Leon Osman produces a great save from James in the Pompey goal with a shot from range.
Cahill drives a great shot towards goal that just goes over the bar, however the referee had just blown his whistle for a previous foul.
The game is still quiet in terms of chances as both sides cant seem to find that final pass, however Everton will be the happier as they are doing a great job at keeping Pompey at bay.
Distin blocks a shot from Cahill, the ball deflects to Phil Neville, but the resultant ball in cant find a blue shirt in the box.
The game, bar the goal, has been lacking in genuine chances, however at this time, Everton have been the better of both sides.
The crowd are relatively lackluster considering that the home side have an early lead, perhaps the fans are as shocked as everyone else is over the early goal.
Everton have another free-kick in close to the edge of the box, but Yakubu hits it high over the bar.
What a start for Everton, and David Moyes will be very happy with the start that his side has made so far.
Goal
Ayegbeni Yakubu scores! Steven Pienaar supplied the ball from a free-kick to Yobo, who put the ball into the danger area, and Yakubu headed home against his former club to give Everton a very early lead.
Kickoff
Andre Marriner is the man in the middle for the game today at Goodison Park, and both sides have lots to play for as this game gets underway.
Awaiting Kickoff
David Nugent [Groin] and Mendes [minor foot operation] are both out as Pompey start with: James, Johnson, Campbell, Distin, Hreidarsson, Muntari, Diop, Diarra, Kranjcar, Defoe, Kanu
Awaiting Kickoff
Mikel Arteta is out after failing to recover from a groin injury, Carsley plays as his suspension is yet to start as Everton begin with: Howard, Hibbert, Yobo, Jagielka, Lescott, Osman, Neville, Carsley, Pienaar, Cahill, Yakubu