Pompey performance leaves Cook frustrated
That was Blues boss Paul Cook’s assessment of his side’s disappointing 1-0 defeat to Exeter City today.
David Wheeler’s fortuitous second-half strike settled proceedings on the south coast as lacklustre Pompey missed the chance to put pressure on the top three - falling to fifth in the League Two table.
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Hide AdA lack of cutting edge throughout ensured Cook was left frustrated by his side’s performance.
‘I don’t think any team ever had the ascendancy in the game,’ said Cook.
‘From a Portsmouth point of view, it was probably one of our poorer performances for a long time.
‘That’s both in terms of formation and the way we played.
‘Against Leyton Orient (Pompey’s previous Fratton Park outing - a 2-1 win) we put them under immense pressure.
‘We never put Exeter under pressure today.
‘I’m watching it like a fan and we didn’t dominate the ball like we have done at home.
‘I fully understand everyone’s frustration.