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Kranjcar: We won't be playing for a draw



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Published Date:
03 December 2008
Niko Kranjcar has ruled out playing for a Wolfsburg draw – not that Pompey could if they wanted.
Tony Adams' entertainers have attracted 13 goals in their past three matches.

That includes the memorable AC Milan 2-2, a draw with Hull by the same scoreline and Sunday's 3-2 Blackburn triumph.

Their next Uefa Cup game is in Wolfsburg tomorrow on a night which could see their dreams of reaching the last 32 end.

The German outfit have yet to lose a game at home this season and need just a point to qualify.

A draw would be seen as a good result for the Blues. But if Braga win at Heerenveen in the other group E match, it would lead to Adams' men going out of the competition.

>>> Follow the Wolfsbury v Pompey live online with The News' text commentary service. Click here for more information.

Kranjcar admits Pompey's natural attacking instinct will prevent them from going out for a point, though.

He said: 'I don't think we can play for a draw. If you look over the past couple of weeks you can see that.

'For the neutral it is great, but for us it can be tough.

'If my mathematics are right, if Heerenveen win against Braga we can even lose in Wolfsburg and win our final game and go through.

'Obviously there are a lot of calculations but we should be concentrating on the match.

'I think we have to go out there and play our best football. We'll see what happens after that.

'The win against Blackburn was great. It was our first since Sunderland and important because it's something we can build on.

'Hopefully we can get a couple of wins on the back of that – starting with Wolfsburg.'

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  • Last Updated: 03 December 2008 12:00 PM
  • Source: The News
  • Location: Portsmouth
 
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velocityfan,

03/12/2008 09:07:34
Can someone confirm for me if this is on TV or not?
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PompeyWallasey,

Merseyside 03/12/2008 09:25:01
It is not.

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/frattonlatest/Fans-cry-foul-as-big.4754930.jp
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SuperWalshie1974,

03/12/2008 09:47:56
If you want to see this game go to

www.myp2p.eu.

You should find plenty of links there to watch it online
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velocityfan,

03/12/2008 10:21:49
I don't have the internet in my new flat yet! :-(
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Mr Beattie to you,

03/12/2008 10:22:53
Compass Rose Velo.
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Mr Beattie to you,

03/12/2008 10:23:23
Mayflower Velo.
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Mr Beattie to you,

03/12/2008 10:23:33
Rose in June Velo.
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Mr Beattie to you,

03/12/2008 10:23:42
Three Marines Velo.
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Mr Beattie to you,

03/12/2008 10:23:51
Friends House Velo.
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velocityfan,

03/12/2008 11:17:00
I do not live in Portsmouth anymore, and unfortuantly pubs where I live will not be showing the PFC game like the Three Marines would.

I will try a friends house, but can't see them being to keen on me using their bandwidth as I un-socially glue myself to my laptop watching a grainy screen.
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