Kenny Jackett rues Portsmouth's lack of cutting edge in Doncaster loss

Kenny Jackett rued Pompey’s lack of cutting edge in their loss to Doncaster.
Pompey boss Kenny Jackett. Picture: Joe PeplerPompey boss Kenny Jackett. Picture: Joe Pepler
Pompey boss Kenny Jackett. Picture: Joe Pepler

The Blues’ frustrating start to the League One season continued as they slipped to 1-0 loss at Fratton Park.

The home side had more possession and shots on target but failed to make a breakthrough.

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But on 79 minutes Pompey were caught on the counter-attack, with Reece James notching the winner.

The loss was the Blues’ second of the league season as they dropped to 10th in the table.

Jackett felt his troops showed decent signs going forward but could not find a ‘killer punch’.

And failing to score left them vulnerable to conceding a late goal.

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Jackett said: ‘We had the majority of the game, some of our build-up play was good but we couldn't find the big chance.

‘We probably had two from corners in the first half that just went over the bar. Marcus Harness forced out a good save from the keeper late on.

‘After that, we had a lot of pressure and some good build-up play. Generally, we were on top right the way through the game but couldn't find that cutting edge. They got one on the break and it cost us.

‘They defended well and that's first thing but it didn't quite fall for us at the right time and in the right area.

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‘We did a lot of good things but if you don't score goals then you are vulnerable. Ultimately, we couldn't find that killer punch.

‘We had a great win last week and lost today, but a lot what we did was good and we need to find the shots and the cutting edge.

‘As we go into next week, there is a lot we can take into it and we need it.’