Portsmouth came from behind to beat Everton, the runaway leaders of Premier League 2 Division 1, and reach the knockout stages at the Toffees' expense.
Hosts Pompey needed a point to qualify at Havant & Waterlooville's Westleigh Park, but the Toffees, who had to win, went ahead through Bassala Sambou's 29th-minute opener.
Ben Close equalised immediately after half-time and Nicke Kabamba clinched a 2-1 victory in the 77th minute.
Portsmouth finish top of Group D with 11 points, one ahead of fellow qualifiers Norwich City, with Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers failing to progress.
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WATCH: The goals from last night's 2-1 #PLCup win over @Everton, which sees #Pompey Reserves progress out of Group D https://t.co/OK1EgD7SIF
— Portsmouth FC (@officialpompey) February 28, 2017
Everton are next in action on Friday evening in Premier League 2, the Division 1 leaders playing second-placed Manchester City at the City Football Academy.
See: Portsmouth report | Everton report
(Photo courtesy of Portsmouth FC/Colin Farmery)
