RECAP: Shrewsbury 1-2 Portsmouth: Ex-Norwich man Louis Thompson hands Blues three points in dramatic game that saw a red card and former Sunderland man score
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After finding themselves a goal down, the Blues turned the game on its head thanks to Aiden O’Brien’s leveller and Louis Thompson’s late strike.
Recap the game with updates as they happened.
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Key Events
- Danny Cowley’s side return to action after 10 days away
- The Blues are looking to record the third consecutive league victory
- Tyler Walker aiming to score first goal since his loan arrival from Coventry
The referee has a word with Hume and Josh Vela after the pair get in a spot of handbags after a tussle for the ball. No cards shown.
Curtis swings the ball deep into the box towards Raggett - who can’t make a meaningful connection. Goal kick.
Thompson reads Davis’ pass excellently to intercept the ball before he is brought down as he started to drive at goal. Impressive midfield play by the ex-Norwich man.
The first rendition of ‘Danny Cowley’s blue army’ is heard from the away fans who have travelled in impressive numbers tonight
Robertson is wasteful in possession as his pass in the final third is intercepted. Pompey let off the hook as Davis hooks the ball out of play
Past meetings
2021-22: Pompey 1-0 Shrewsbury
2020-21: Shrewsbury 1-2 Pompey
Pompey 0-0 Shrewsbury
2019-20: Pompey 2-0 Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury 1-0 Pompey
2018-19: Shrewsbury 0-2 Pompey
Pompey 1-1 Shrewsbury
