Yobo scores in Everton draw

28.04.2008

NIGERIAN defender, Yobo Joseph was on the scorers’ sheet at Goodison Park on Sunday in a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa to keep alive the race for fifth spot in the English Premiership and a place in next season’s Uefa Cup.

Phil Neville’s strike put Everton ahead via a deflection off Martin Laursen.

But Gabriel Agbonlahor tucked home a corner after 80 minutes to spark a spell of three goals in six minutes.

Yobo volleyed home Lee Carsley’s cross but John Carew then headed in Gareth Barry’s cross to keep the gap between the teams to three points.

Both teams have two fixtures left to play, though Everton currently occupy fifth spot while Villa has a marginally better goal difference.

The result also means that Liverpool is guaranteed to finish fourth in the Premier League and thus play Champions League football next season.