RECAP: Portsmouth 1-0 Bolton - John Marquis gives the Blues a much needed win against the Trotters
John Marquis scored the only goal of the game as Danny Cowley’s side earned a precious three points.
Read through our live match updates to see how the match unfolded.
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Key Events
- Pompey looking for first win since 4-0 hammering of Sunderland
- No fresh injury worries for Danny Cowley
- Pompey head into today’s game 16th in the table
Bolton’s first chance of the afternoon comes as Kieran Lee chips a ball towards the back post and Mahlon Romeo is on hand to divert the danger away
Curtis sends a well-waited reverse pass into Hackett’s path but he can only blaze over before his blushes are spared by the offside flag
Reeco Hackett sends Santos for a hotdog as he weaves into the box before his inviting cross is blocked
The visitors are starting to grow back into the game but haven’t carved out any clear chances yet as Williams and Tunnicliffe are managing well with their pressure
Curtis again finds himself on the end of a chance as Harness whips a delicious cross towards the back post, but the winger can’t direct his header towards goal
Great work by Curtis to beat his man and glide into the box, after Marquis’ neat knock down, before his drilled effort was blocked
The Fratton faithful have had their say
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