Portsmouth defender Zak Swanson (2) scores a goal and celebrates to make the score 0-2 during the EFL Trophy match between Ipswich Town and Portsmouth at Portman Road, Ipswich, England on 22 November 2022.Portsmouth defender Zak Swanson (2) scores a goal and celebrates to make the score 0-2 during the EFL Trophy match between Ipswich Town and Portsmouth at Portman Road, Ipswich, England on 22 November 2022.
Portsmouth defender Zak Swanson (2) scores a goal and celebrates to make the score 0-2 during the EFL Trophy match between Ipswich Town and Portsmouth at Portman Road, Ipswich, England on 22 November 2022.

'Overall game was superb. Not fancied by Cowley, but never lets Blues down' - Neil Allen's Portsmouth match ratings from 2-0 JPT win at Ipswich: with match pictures

By Neil Allen
Published 22nd Nov 2022, 22:05 BST
Check out Neil Allen’s Pompey match ratings from the Blues’ 2-0 Papa John’s Trophy win at Ipswich.

Goals either side of the break from Dane Scarlett and substitute Zak Swanson secured Danny Cowley’s side a place in the last 16 of the competition.

Crucial early stop with his legs from Leigh and showed excellent handling at times claiming the ball aerially.

1. Josh Oluwayemi - 7

Crucial early stop with his legs from Leigh and showed excellent handling at times claiming the ball aerially. Photo: National World

Photo Sales
(Replaced by Zak Swanson on 67 minutes): Not fancied by Cowley, but never lets Blues down and a solid defensive showing.

2. Kieron Freeman - 7

(Replaced by Zak Swanson on 67 minutes): Not fancied by Cowley, but never lets Blues down and a solid defensive showing. Photo: National World

Photo Sales
The skipper was a tower of strength throughout, mainly in the first-half, winning headers and reading game superbly.

3. Michael Morrison - 8

The skipper was a tower of strength throughout, mainly in the first-half, winning headers and reading game superbly. Photo: NationalWorld

Photo Sales
Defender Kieron Freeman made a return to the starting XI at right-back

4. Ipswich v Pompey match action

Defender Kieron Freeman made a return to the starting XI at right-back Photo: Simon Davies

Photo Sales
Previous
1 / 5
Next Page
Related topics:Danny CowleyBluesNeil AllenPortsmouthIpswich