‘Struggled to get a foothold… Shone between the sticks… Powerhouse in the midfield’ - Pepe Lacey’s player ratings from Portsmouth’s Hampshire Cup defeat to Farnborough

The young Blues side fell to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Boro on Wednesday.

By Pepe Lacey

Published 22nd Feb 2022, 22:00 BST

Updated 23rd Feb 2022, 22:32 BST

Despite a gutsy first 60 minutes, the youngsters succumbed to the Farnborough pressure in the final half an hour.

Pompey reporter Pepe Lacey gives his match ratings as Liam Daish’s side were knocked out of the Hampshire Cup in the quarter final.

Here’s how he rated the individual performances.

1. Toby Steward - 9

Couldn't do much for the goals but shone between the sticks and kept the game goalless at half-time. Photo: Daniel Chesterton

Played a key role in keeping the game goalless in first half with last ditch tackles. Photo: Mike Hewitt

Solid in the backline, his error costing Blues the second goal. Photo: Graham Hunt

Made some good runs forward but was outfought for two of Farnborough’s goals. Photo: Graham Hunt