Portsmouth defender Haji Mnoga claimed 'someone punched him' during Ipswich FA Cup win

By Will Rooney
Published 7th Nov 2020, 18:29 BST
Updated 7th Nov 2020, 19:09 BST
Tempers flare a little at full time during the The FA Cup match between Ipswich Town and Portsmouth at Portman Road, Ipswich, England on 7 November 2020.Tempers flare a little at full time during the The FA Cup match between Ipswich Town and Portsmouth at Portman Road, Ipswich, England on 7 November 2020.
Tempers flare a little at full time during the The FA Cup match between Ipswich Town and Portsmouth at Portman Road, Ipswich, England on 7 November 2020.
Kenny Jackett lifted the lid on the reason behind the melee that ensued following Pompey’s FA Cup win at Ipswich.

The Blues boss said Haji Mnoga claimed that a home player ‘punched him’ during the 3-2 extra-time victory at Portman Road.

Mnoga came on as a second-half substitute for Callum Johnson against the Tractor Boys.

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The academy graduate was involved in a fracas at full-time and had to be pulled away by Ellis Harrison and Blues coach Jake Wigley.

Pompey defender Haji Mnoga comes on in the second half at Ipswich. Picture: Nigel KeenePompey defender Haji Mnoga comes on in the second half at Ipswich. Picture: Nigel Keene
Pompey defender Haji Mnoga comes on in the second half at Ipswich. Picture: Nigel Keene

Jackett revealed it was because Mnoga claimed he was struck by an Ipswich player.

But the Blues boss admitted he didn’t see anything deliberate during the game – and will look at the incident again.

Jackett said: ‘He said someone punched him during the course of the game.

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‘Whether they did, whether it was a punch or a flying elbow, I didn't see it. I didn't see any sort of deliberate punch but he was upset, definitely.

‘It's something that he has to get used to. I'll look at it again and calm him down but I didn't see a punch.’

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