Everton 0-1 Chelsea: Before the action starts, a minute's silence is observed for post-War Toffees striker Wally Fielding With the hosts trailing 2-1 on aggregate, Andy Johnson goes in search of an early goal at Goodison Park After missing two months with injury, Chelsea's Florent Malouda continues his return to action against Everton Claude Makelele makes a rare Carling Cup start for the visitors and does his best to stifle Mikel Arteta's creative talents At the other end, Nuno Valente looks to prevent Joe Cole from conjuring an opening for Avram Grant's side Recent signing Nicolas Anelka (left) has a chance shortly before the break but it goes wide as the half ends goalless Everton find themselves under some early second-half pressure but Joleon Lescott deals with the danger With 69 minutes played, Malouda picks out Cole who scores a great goal to leave Everton needing two to force extra time No further goals materialise as Chelsea hold on for the 3-1 aggregate win that will see them play Tottenham in the final
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