Reserves win in the rain
The reserves beat Pompey 3-1 at The Valley yesterday evening in what we hope will be a curtain raiser for Saturday's match on Portsea Island, although without the rain which would leave us soaked in Portsmouth's 19th century stadium. Our reserve correspondent, Clive Richardson, was there for the first half and filed this report:
Deano- Nothing changes- finger may be healed, but distribution remains total crap- unchallenged clearance kicks going straight into touch, fly-kicks from back-passes going straight to opposition forwards. His only save of the first half was the result of an attack after his kick went straight into the East Stand.
Lisbie and JJ, definitely 'yesterday men', the former a yard short of being useful, no chasing a ball unless 70-30 chance of winning. JJ almost invisible. 40 minutes in, great cross from Bothroyd wide left, Lis and JJ both in goal-area, BOTH missed connecting. Hughes has found his level- commanding performance in pouring drizzle v. Pompey reserves!! Fuller strong at right back, Ricketts impressive in central defence with Brandao, Ashton adequate at left wingback.
The goal came from a good run by Ashton, pushed inside to Lis who got a fortunate rebound before curling sidefoot shot past keeper- most of us thought he'd missed until the ball was picked from the net. Bothroyd strong, couple of rasping left foot shots, happy drifting wide. Ambrose always available, good distribution, good going forward in possession.
Holland a bit in-and-out, eclipsed by Hughes. Only one shot on target by either side first half. We had about a dozen corners, never forced a save!!!
So 1-0 h/t, and home to a nice hot dinner!!
Deano- Nothing changes- finger may be healed, but distribution remains total crap- unchallenged clearance kicks going straight into touch, fly-kicks from back-passes going straight to opposition forwards. His only save of the first half was the result of an attack after his kick went straight into the East Stand.
Lisbie and JJ, definitely 'yesterday men', the former a yard short of being useful, no chasing a ball unless 70-30 chance of winning. JJ almost invisible. 40 minutes in, great cross from Bothroyd wide left, Lis and JJ both in goal-area, BOTH missed connecting. Hughes has found his level- commanding performance in pouring drizzle v. Pompey reserves!! Fuller strong at right back, Ricketts impressive in central defence with Brandao, Ashton adequate at left wingback.
The goal came from a good run by Ashton, pushed inside to Lis who got a fortunate rebound before curling sidefoot shot past keeper- most of us thought he'd missed until the ball was picked from the net. Bothroyd strong, couple of rasping left foot shots, happy drifting wide. Ambrose always available, good distribution, good going forward in possession.
Holland a bit in-and-out, eclipsed by Hughes. Only one shot on target by either side first half. We had about a dozen corners, never forced a save!!!
So 1-0 h/t, and home to a nice hot dinner!!
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