RECAP as winless league start to 2022 continues against Charlton Athletic for Portsmouth
The gap to the top six is now a sizeable 11 points, with a win really needed to give some hope and optimism to the Fratton faithful.
Of course, the game is being played out against the backdrop of deadline day with Pompey set to announce new striker Aiden O’Brien’s arrival from Sunderland.
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Then it’s live commentary as Pompey look to find the cutting edge they’ve been so short of amid their recent struggles.
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FT Pompey 1 Charlton 2
Key Events
- Washington opens scoring (31min)
- Robertson OG (64min)
- Jacobs 2-1 (79min)
This is going to leave Pompey 11 points off the play-offs. Even with the games in hand, a sixth season in the third tier beckons.
It’s a nightmare for Robertson as he can only turn Clare’s cross past Bazunu as he attempts to head clear.
Hirst streaks through the channel and the tackle goes in from Inniss, there’s penalty appeals but the ref says no spot kick.
Lovely free-kick routine ends with Hirst nodding the ball goalwards but Robertson couldn’t get his final touch on target. Big chance.
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