Kenny Jackett: Poor play in final third cost Portsmouth victory against Shrewsbury
Kenny Jackett admitted Pompey’s play in the final third let them down as they were held to a opening-day 0-0 draw with Shrewsbury.
The Blues created little of attacking note for much of the afternoon at Fratton Park, before a late charge saw them pushing for the three points.
But a combination of poor decision making and execution along with the visitor’s stubborn defending, meant it finished goalless.
Jackett took the plus point of a clean sheet but knew his side weren’t good enough in key areas.
He said: ‘We’re disappointed and wanted the win.
‘We were playing against good players with a lot of power, so you have to find the right combinations.
‘We had a good period and several very, very good positions but we couldn’t convert, find the right ball or the right positions to finish.
‘It’s pleasing to get a second clean sheet and we want to be defensively strong, but not at the expense of scoring goals.’
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