Pompey 2-1 Newport: match ratings

Kal Naismith was named The News' Pompey man of the match from yesterday's 2-1 win against Newport County.
Tom Davies congratulates Kal Naismith following his goal Picture: Joe PeplerTom Davies congratulates Kal Naismith following his goal Picture: Joe Pepler
Tom Davies congratulates Kal Naismith following his goal Picture: Joe Pepler

Here’s how the Scot and the rest of his Blues team-mates fared, according to our chief sports writer Neil Allen.

Match ratings:

David Forde: Vital late saves – 8

Gareth Evans: Swashbuckling as ever – 7

Tom Davies: Wholehearted display – 7

Matt Clarke: Mr Reliable does it again – 8

Enda Stevens: Didn’t give an inch – 7

Michael Doyle: Always ready with a tackle – 7

Danny Rose: Finishing the season outstandingly – 8

Carl Baker: Provided one of passes of season for opener – 7

Kal Naismith (3): The magic continues to flow – 8

Kyle Bennett (2): The goals – and performances - keep on coming – 8

Eoin Doyle (1): Early injury ended involvement – 5

Subs

(1) Conor Chaplin: (25mins): Such a pest – 7

(2) Jamal Lowe: (71mins): Some good runs – 6

(3) Jack Whatmough (83mins)