Kanu Goal Leads Portsmouth to FA Cup Glory - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

Portsmouth striker Nwankwo Kanu scored the lone goal of the FA Cup Final in the 37th minute when a John Utaka cross into the box ricocheted awkwardly off Cardiff City goalkeeper Peter Enckelmann, and Kanu put the rebound into the net. That goal gave Portsmouth a 1-0 victory and the club's first FA Cup since 1939.

From the onset, Portsmouth's strategy against Cardiff City was obvious -- push forward quickly on attack, push Cardiff around on defense. That plan worked wonders in front of 89.874 in Wembley Stadium today, as Harry Redknapp's side committed 22 fouls and gave Cardiff plenty of set piece opportunities, but the Bluebirds' finishing was lacking today. David James only had to save three shots on goal. It was clear today which side was the Premier League side and which was Coca-Cola Championship side.

Portsmouth will join Premier League qualifiers Everton, Carling Cup winners Tottenham Hotspur and Fair Play winners Manchester City as England's representatives in next season's UEFA Cup. Redknapp is the first English manager to win the FA Cup since 1990.