Two-goal hero Ronan Curtis booked Pompey a place in the last 16 of the Papa John's Trophy.     Picture: Graham HuntTwo-goal hero Ronan Curtis booked Pompey a place in the last 16 of the Papa John's Trophy.     Picture: Graham Hunt
Two-goal hero Ronan Curtis booked Pompey a place in the last 16 of the Papa John's Trophy. Picture: Graham Hunt

'Showed strikers how to be clinical.... another frustrating game for youngster' - Neil Allen's Portsmouth match ratings from 3-2 win at Exeter in Papa John's Trophy

Substitute Ronan Curtis was Pompey’s two-goal hero as he helped the Blues dramatically book their place in the last 16 of the Papa John’s Trophy.

Here’s how our chief sports writer Neil Allen rated the performance as the Fratton Park side came from behind to snatch a late 3-2 win at St James Park.