'Will be disappointed with goal...surprise selection but superb' - Neil Allen's match ratings as Portsmouth are held by Oxford in play-offs

Check out Neil Allen’s Pompey match ratings from tonight’s League One play-off semi-final against Oxford United.
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Marcus Browne of Oxford United is challenged by Cameron McGeehan of Portsmouth and Ross McCrorie of Portsmouth during the Sky Bet League One Play Off Semi-final 1st Leg match between Portsmouth FC and Oxford United at Fratton Park on July 03, 2020 in Portsmouth, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Marcus Browne of Oxford United is challenged by Cameron McGeehan of Portsmouth and Ross McCrorie of Portsmouth during the Sky Bet League One Play Off Semi-final 1st Leg match between Portsmouth FC and Oxford United at Fratton Park on July 03, 2020 in Portsmouth, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Marcus Browne of Oxford United is challenged by Cameron McGeehan of Portsmouth and Ross McCrorie of Portsmouth during the Sky Bet League One Play Off Semi-final 1st Leg match between Portsmouth FC and Oxford United at Fratton Park on July 03, 2020 in Portsmouth, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

The Blues were held to a 1-1 draw after Ronan Curtis’ strike just past the half-hour mark was cancelled out by Marcus Browne’s equaliser on 43 minutes.

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