Portsmouth resolve delights assistant as they close gap on League One leaders against Shrewsbury
Two second-half goals did the damage as Storm Dennis had a significant impact on proceedings at Fratton Park.
Pompey eventually broke down the Shrews’ stubborn rearguard action, however, and the character they showed in doing so pleased Gallen.
He said: ‘It was a tough game in the conditions.
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Hide Ad‘It’s not so much the rain but wind can affect a game of football. That was the case for both teams.
‘So we’re pleased to win against a tough opponent in Shrewsbury.
‘They played well and defended well but we kept going and got our chances.’
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