Chelsea Under-23s 2 Portsmouth 0: RECAP as swathe of triallists feature at home of Premier League outfit
The Blues expect to have a mix of first-team players feature this evening against the Londoner’s under-23 side.
The match follows the 1-1 draw at Luton Town on Saturday with games against Peterborough and Bournemouth remaining before the season starts at Fleetwood on August 7.
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Chelsea Under-23 2 Pompey 0
Key Events
- Mix of triallists and first-teamers to feature
- Five triallists start for Pompey
- Mothersille opens scoring 78 min
- Mothersille with the second 85min
Lovely drive forward from Mnoga and his pass gets Harrison away. He advances but his left-footed effort is into the side netting.
Play stopped
The midfield triallist is down hurt. Play restarts and Goss is then caught late and is down, too. Gingerly gets to his feet and game goes on
Here’s the detail on the new keeper
Peterborough keeper Dan Gyollai named for Portsmouth duty in Chelsea friendly
Dan Gyollai is in Pompey’s squad for tonight’s clash with Chelsea under-23s.
Gyllolai on for Bazunu and the first-half midfield triallist back on for Jacobs (don’t you just love pre-season...)
Cross from the second-half triallist is met on the volley by Harrison but it’s not a clean connetion and the keeper gathers
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