'Another towering display... debatable sending off' Neil Allen's Portsmouth match ratings from cup defeat at Millwall

By Mark McMahon and Neil Allen

Published 10th Aug 2021, 22:04 BST

Updated 10th Aug 2021, 22:32 BST

Check out chief sports writer Neil Allen’s Pompey match ratings as the Blues exited the Carabao Cup at the first-round stage at Championship Millwall.

Reeco Hackett-Fairchild handed the visitors a fourth-minute lead with his first goal for the club.

Scott Malone levelled for the Lions on 21 minutes, before George Saville put the home side in front just before the half-hour mark.

Pompey’s hopes of a second-half comeback were thwarted after Callum Johnson was shown a straight red card three minutes after the break.

(Replaced Gassan Ahadme on 52 minutes): Called upon to keep defence tight after sending off and did that job well. Photo: JPIMedia

(Replaced Shaun Williams on 61 minutes): Given a good cheer from away fans after he came off the bench. Photo: JPIMedia

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