Clark Robertson returned from a four-month injury absence against Cambridge in the EFL Trophy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)placeholder image
Clark Robertson returned from a four-month injury absence against Cambridge in the EFL Trophy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

'Stunning save ... Couldn't get team going ... Out-of-sorts' - Neil Allen's match ratings from Portsmouth's EFL Trophy clash with Cambridge

By Neil Allen and Sam Cox
Published 11th Jan 2022, 21:08 BST
Updated 11th Jan 2022, 21:14 BST

Despite Michael Jacob’s goal with 15 minutes remaining, Pompey couldn’t complete another EFL Trophy comeback as they exited the competition at the hands of Cambridge.

Here’s how our chief sports writer Neil Allen rated the individual performances of Danny Cowley’s side in their with Cambridge United.

Minimum of fuss as ever and another solid showing.

5. Connor Ogilvie - 6

Minimum of fuss as ever and another solid showing. Photo: The News

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Lacked his usual energy down the right, which was disappointing.

6. Mahlon Romeo - 6

Lacked his usual energy down the right, which was disappointing. Photo: The News

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Decent first half but couldn’t maintain grip of midfield after the break.

7. Joe Morrell - 6

Decent first half but couldn’t maintain grip of midfield after the break. Photo: JPIMedia

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Combative as ever and tried to drive Blues forward with some success.

8. Louis Thompson - 7

Combative as ever and tried to drive Blues forward with some success. Photo: JPIMedia

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