This is the final game of the season. Nothing for Everton to really fight for except for pride.
Everton so nearly got ahead in the 6th minute. A corner by Arteta saw Jag rising like a salmon out of the water to head the ball. Only to see it bouncing off the horizontal and out of play.
Becks had a wonderful chance after a good inter-play with Arteta. The striker was through on goal but somehow, it seemed like he could not decide whether to go for a srike on goal or cross. Either way, the ball reached nowhere.
In the final minutes. Howard had to pull two fabulous saves to ensure that Everton stays in the game.
Half time. Chelsea has the personnel to win the game but the thought of the team being disbanded after this final match must be playing on them.
What a cheat. Mikel just wanted to get Coleman sent off after the latter put in a legitimate tackle. Cheat, cheat, cheat! Now Everton has to play with 10-man.
Becks had his chance in the 58th minute but just not clinical enough. A good pass from Hibbo that sliced the Chelsea's defence open. Becks marauded forward but his strike went straight towards the goalkeeper. Everton is still fighting hard, even with 10 men.
Everton takes the game to Chelsea with a good strike by Arteta in the 65th minute. Just wide of the goal. But that does not stop Everton.
From a Chelsea attack, Everton took the initiative right from the penalty area of Howard. Becks took the ball, ran, and ran and ran. Came up against three defenders. Skips past them with a fortunate deflection. All alone against Chelsea's goalkeeper. With his right foot, Becks puts in a sublime chip. GOAL!!!! With 10 men! That's really in the face of Ancelotti. Tata Chelsea's manager! Everton 1-0 Chelsea.
In the 79th minute. Becks is off, and Anichebe is in and Timmy comes in for Arteta in the 89th minute.
Distin has been hoofing everything that looked like a ball. Something that gave good comfort to Howard.
And...Everton wins! With only 10 men. Deservingly! A good end to the season.
Score: Everton 1-0 Chelsea
Scorer: Becks
Assist: Nil
Subs: Anichebe, Timmy
