RECAP: Exeter 2-3 Portsmouth - Record-breaking Ronan Curtis snatches victory as Blues progress in EFL Trophy
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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
Azeez hands possession sloppily to Seymour who drives towards the Blues box and fires viciously towards goal, but saw Freeman impressively block his effort
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.