Pompey 0-1 Shrewsbury: match ratings

Gareth Evans was named The News' Pompey man of the match from yesterday's defeat at the hands of Shrewsbury.
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Here's how our chief sports writer, Neil Allen, rated the wideman's performance, along with those of his team-mates.

Match Ratings:

Luke McGee: Very assured - 7

Nathan Thompson: Mr Reliable once more - 7

Christian Burgess: Losing his man for goal blotted good display - 6

Matt Clarke: Supreme defending as ever - 8

Dion Donohue: So, so - 6

Adam May: Silly sending off - 5

Ben Close: Covered so much ground - 7

Gareth Evans: Delivery provided Pompey’s best chances - 8

Kal Naismith (2): Nothing went right - 5

Jamal Lowe (1): Couldn’t get involved whatsoever - 5

Oli Hawkins: Battled away manfully despite shirt tugs - 8

Subs:

(1) Brett Pitman (55 mins): Had chances to level - 6

(2) Connor Ronan (70 mins): Tried his best - 5