Recap: Portsmouth 2-2 Plymouth Argyle. Sean Raggett's injury time equaliser ends Pompey's losing streak
The Blues ended a run of four consecutive defeats in all competitions by claiming a hard-fought point against Plymouth Argyle.
Lee Brown had given the Blues the lead before a second half brace from Ryan Hardie looked to have given the Pilgrims all three points.
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Key Events
- John Marquis leads the line
- Freeman and Romeo both start
- Pompey looking to avoid fifth straight defeat
- Joe Morrell returns to the side
- Lee Brown gives the Blues the lead
Ooooooh Gavin Bazunu!
31: Gavin Bazunu makes a great save from Jephcott’s venomous effort as he tips the ball round the post
Plymouth’s best chance so far...
25: A whipped free-kick to the back-post finds Camara but his outstretched leg couldn’t divert the ball on target
Pompey on top
20: Pompey still the better side at Fratton Park and are playing with a higher intensity than their opponents. Harness is looking sharp and saw an effort deflected wide moments ago (1-0)
Minutes applause
10: Touching scenes at Fratton Park as a minutes applause rings around the ground as the game comes to a temporary halt in the memory of Sophie Fairall.
GOAL FOR POMPEY
5: Lee Brown cleverly drills a free-kick under a committed jumping wall and the balls nestles into the bottom corner. What a start for the Blues!
Three at the back
Danny Cowley has opted for a back three this evening with Raggett between Freeman and Williams
KICK-OFF
1: We’re underway at Fratton Park (0-0)
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