Pompey’s Academy pulled off a Portsmouth Senior Cup upset by defeating the Hawks.
The Westleigh Park match was goalless after 62 minutes before Ciaran Martin opened the scoring for the Blues with a shot from the edge of the box.
Sam Hudson’s side doubled their advantage through Jermaine Osifo, only for the Hawks’ Ethan Giwa-McNeil to reduce the deficit with 13 minutes remaining.
However, skipper Tayo Singerr had the final say when he finished from the spot in the 89th minute to seal an impressive 3-1 win for Pompey’s under-18s and put them into the semi-finals.
And here are our playing ratings...
1. Tayo Singerr
Tayo Singerr scored from the penalty spot in their 3-1 Portsmouth Senior Cup win over Hawks. Photo: Jason Brown
2. Reuben Allen - 7
Superb diving stop to deny Laidlaw free-kick on 60 minutes. Commanding, confident and looked the part. Photo: Graham Hunt
3. Max Hammond - 7
Energetic and tenacious at right-back, always looking to get forward and help out with attacks. Photo: Jason Brown
4. Michael Ani - 8
Often a right-back, but was pressed into centre-half duties where his physicality and strength shone. The occasional slip, but an absolute rock. Photo: Jason Brown