RECAP: Exeter 2-3 Portsmouth - Record-breaking Ronan Curtis snatches victory as Blues progress in EFL Trophy

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Ronan Curtis became a Pompey history maker as the Blues advanced in the EFL Trophy

The Republic of Ireland international broke Yakubu’s record to be the club’s leading scorer in the 21st century with two late goals.

Danny Cowley’s side were staring elimination in the eyes before the forward’s intervention.

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LIVE: Exeter vs Pompey

Key Events

  • Pompey are in second round action in the Papa John’s Trophy
  • Danny Cowley fields a strong team including Marquis, Harness, Romeo, and Morrell

Neil Allen’s half-time thoughts

HT: Exeter 0-0 Pompey

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There will be one minute of added time

Azeez hands possession sloppily to Seymour who drives towards the Blues box and fires viciously towards goal, but saw Freeman impressively block his effort

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Joe Morrell is the first to be booked after a cynical foul on Kyle Taylor on the centre-circle

Hirst comes close to his second as he turns and shoots on the edge of the box - before the ball is tipped just wide by Dawson

Huge chance missed for Pompey as Marquis drives behind the Exeter defence, cuts inside before his blocked shot falls to Hirst who completely misses the ball.

Freeman plays a perfectly placed ball down the line for Romeo who had marauded into space, but he’s too quick to cross the ball which is easily cleared.

A ball is floated towards Romeo inside the Exeter box and is nudged in the back which forces him over. The referee doesn’t flinch - no penalty.

Raggett does well to block Seymour’s strike before the visitors clear their lines

Pompey hit Exeter on the counter-attack, but Harness is wasteful in possession as he overhits a pass to Hirst who was making good ground. Big opportunity missed from the visitors

George Hirst celebrates Pompey’s short-lasting lead

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Harness drives down the wing and whips a cross into the box which is cleared before Marquis can pounce

Matt Jay weaves through bodies on the edge of the box and curls home

5: GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLL

George Hirst hands Pompey the lead after a superb header at the back post is nodded into the corner following a delicious cross from Harness

Calls for a penalty from the home crowd as Seymour goes down under a challenge from Brown. The referee rightly waves away such shouts