Premier League leaders Chelsea have extended their lead on the League standings after beating Everton 3-0 on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Goodison park.
Everton would have themselves to blame for losing this tie as the duo of Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley had superb chances in the first half.
But Everton defense were amazing in the first half as Chelsea attacking trio of Diego Costa, Eden Hazard and Victor Moses could not penetrate.
Chelsea star Pedro Rodriguez
NAIJ.com can report that Pedro Rodriguez netted the first goal for the Blues in the 66th minute after a superb cross from Costa leaving the former Barcelona man to beat Everton goalie Maarten Stekelenburg.
After conceding the first goal, Everton changed their tactics and all efforts to restore parity were futile as Chelsea failed to give a chance.
Gary Cahill and Willian scored the winning goals for Chelsea in the 79th and 87th minute to give Antonio Conte's men a good hope of winning the League title.