Gosport 1-0 Portsmouth: Reaction as Blues lose first game in pre-season at Privett Park

Pompey travel to non-league Gosport as they play their second pre-season fixture in 24 hours.
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On Saturday, Danny Cowley’s side ran out 3-0 winners against the Hawks, which included five triallists.

Join us for live updates from Privett Park as the Blues continue their preparations ahead of the 2022-23 League One campaign.

Gosport v Pompey

Key Events

  • Pompey in action for the second time in 24 hours to face Gosport.
  • Andreas Robinson netted the only goal of the game.
  • Michael Jacobs returned to the Pompey squad, while Marlon Pack remained absent.
  • Danny Cowley included traillists Josh Gould and Chrtistian Saydee in first half XI.

Toby Steward is the only replacement from the second half side that faced the Hawks on Saturday.

Here come the teams

The teams are back out for the second half. Pompey have again made 11 changes.

Ronan Curtis had one of the Blues best chances of the first half, dragging his shot wide from close range.Ronan Curtis had one of the Blues best chances of the first half, dragging his shot wide from close range.
Ronan Curtis had one of the Blues best chances of the first half, dragging his shot wide from close range.

Right on the dot the referee blew the half-time whistle. That couldn’t have come soon enough for the Blues.

Pompey definetly off the mark in the first half so far. Gosport deserve their lead.

Look away Robertson! There was a mix up in the Blues’ defence with Robertson’s ball wide of Gould and his miss-kick failed to stop the ball going out for a corner.

The resulting corner was cleared by Saydee but his clearance found Bradley Tarbuck but his shot from 25 yards out was blocked.

Billie Busari cut in from the right but his curling shot was deflected wide by Joe Morrell.

Blues knocking on the door as Harness’ ball found Curtis but the Irishman’s shot was dragged wide.

Pompey’s best chance of the game fell to Christian Saydee but his shot was wide.Pompey’s best chance of the game fell to Christian Saydee but his shot was wide.
Pompey’s best chance of the game fell to Christian Saydee but his shot was wide.