Everton striker Ayegbeni Yakubu had a major impact in a 12-minute
substitute appearance, scoring one and setting up a last-minute
winner in the 3-2 victory over Blackburn at Ewood Park.
Mikel Arteta's fourth-minute penalty had been cancelled out by
Rovers midfielder Steven Nzonzi's 30-yard drive midway through the
second half before the introduction of the Nigeria international.
With his first touch seconds after coming on he put his side 2-1
up and although Jason Roberts lashed home an equaliser two minutes
later Tim Cahill converted Yakubu's cross from close range late
on.
It kept alive Everton's late bid for a European place, moving them
to within two points of sixth-placed Liverpool, who play West Ham
on Monday.
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