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

Kenny Jackett lifted the lid on the reason behind the melee that ensued following Pompey’s FA Cup win at Ipswich.
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.

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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