Kenny Jackett's verdict on Portsmouth's winning goal at Ipswich amid offside claims - and fans missing out on 'fantastic' Cup tie

And the Blues boss thought it was a shame there were no fans to be inside Portman Road for a ‘fantastic’ first-round tie.

Pompey moved into the second round of the historic competition with a 3-2 extra-time win at their League One rivals.

The visitors were well in control after racing into a two-goal lead inside 15 minutes through Ronan Curtis and Tom Naylor.

But the Tractor Boys hit back to take the clash into extra-time.

Both sides had chances to win it – and it was Sean Raggett’s 111th-minute strike that moved Pompey into the second round.

Replays show Raggett was offside when he stabbed home from close range, but the goal stood.

Jackett feels plenty of decisions haven’t gone his side’s way at Fratton Park while matches are played behind closed doors this season – and he’s happy one fell in the Blues’ favour.

Jackett said: ‘It was a great game. Both sides clearly went for it and it was two very good teams.

‘It's just a shame the crowd couldn't be there to see what was a fantastic cup tie.

‘I thought that we had the better of it in the first half. In the second half, Ipswich came into it and then we had some very good chances in extra-time.

‘With them at home, it was going end to end but it was a terrific game and our players showed a very good attitude. It's just a shame the crowd weren't there to see it.

‘I haven't seen the goal again. If it was offside, we have had plenty of decisions – particularly at Fratton Park this season – go against us that we would have got.

‘We've lost three games at Fratton Park already and last season were unbeaten.

‘The crowd play a big part and if decisions go our way sometimes, we have to take them.’