'Continues to shine...Not his evening...Great to see him back' - Neil Allen's player ratings from Portsmouth's Papa John's Trophy opener at Crawley

Pompey were defeated on penalties to Crawley after the game finished 2-2 in regular time in the opening group stage tie in this season’s Papa John’s Trophy.

Here’s Neil Allen’s player ratings from the victory at the Broadfield Stadium.

5. Denver Hume - 6

(Replaced by Kieron Freeman on 46 minutes) - A couple of encouraging forays down the left, yet overall great to see him back in action following an awful time with injury. Photo: National World

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6. Reeco Hackett - 6

Good first-half shot saved and later utilised at left-back, but very much in and out. Photo: National World

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7. Jay Mingi - 7

Grew into the match, yet throughout showed willingness to drive forward with the ball at his feet, causing problems. Photo: National World

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8. Joe Morrell - 6

(Replaced by Tom Lowery on 46 minutes) -A first start of the season, therefore shouldn’t be judged too critically on a mixed bag of a performance. Photo: National World

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