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

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

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

Kick-off is only five minutes away