The Pompey players applaud the travelling Fratton faithful Picture: Joe PeplerThe Pompey players applaud the travelling Fratton faithful Picture: Joe Pepler
The Pompey players applaud the travelling Fratton faithful Picture: Joe Pepler

‘Does the dirty work magnificently… Tried to inspire Pompey’ – Neil Allen’s Portsmouth player ratings following defeat to Sunderland

Check out Neil Allen’s Pompey player ratings from the Blues’ League One play-off semi-final first-leg game against Sunderland.
By mark.mcmahon1
Published 12th May 2019, 16:54 BST
Updated 14th May 2019, 10:52 BST

The Black Cats take a 1-0 lead into Thursday’s second leg at Fratton Park thanks to substitute Chris Maguire’s 62nd-minute strike.

Tested little but superb second-half save

1. Craig MacGillivray - 7

Tested little but superb second-half save Photo: Joe Pepler

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Dependable as ever

2. Nathan Thompson - 7

Dependable as ever Photo: Joe Pepler

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Fascinating battle with Wyke

3. Christian Burgess - 7

Fascinating battle with Wyke Photo: Joe Pepler

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Tried to inspire Pompey with forward runs

4. Matt Clarke - 7

Tried to inspire Pompey with forward runs Photo: Joe Pepler

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