The Battle of the minnows is over!- Pompey wins!!!

Sorry we were a little late with the review of the FA Cup Final!!!

The English Premier League has been a roller-coaster ride this season, with Manchester winning the coveted league title. But the league's oldest trophy-the FA Cup was out of reach for the 'Big Four' and for the second time in history, the semifinals consisted of only one top flight team-Portsmouth.

Liverpool had suffered a shock defeat 2-1 to Barnsley, who then defeated Chelsea 2-1 too. Arsenal lost to Manchester United 4-0 before the champs lost to Portsmouth 1-0.

Portsmouth(a top-flight team), faced off against League One Cardiff City, who were quite formidable. They had a veteran striker in Hasselbaink. Pompey boss Redknapp with Cardiff manager Dave Watson, who were old pals, hailed this as the demise of only the "Big Four".

The match, in Wembley, started in City's favour, as the underdogs took control. Pompey, missing Hotspur buy Defoe, had Nigerian Kanu upfront, who missed a sitter within the first 20 minutes.

Cardiff attacked again and again, only to be stopped by one of EPL's best goalkeepers, David James with Hasselbaink particularly murderous. Pompey failed to threaten but seized their chance, as City slacked near half time as an Utaka cross saw the ball slip from the James hands with Kanu pushing the ball into the goal for a 1-0 lead.

This lead was to stay for the rest of the match, despite Cardiff's regular attacks as Pompey, under Redknapp won their first silverware of the season and booked their place in the UEFA Cup.

Pompey next plays Manchester United in a pre-season friendly abroad in Nigeria.

Go GUNNERS Anyway!!!

Here are the highlights!! Compiled by blizzard and courtesy TVGOLO!!!

Portsmouth 1-0 Cardiff, Kanu