'Superb assist... can feel hard done-by... crucial winner' - Neil Allen's match ratings as Portsmouth beat Bolton 1-0

By Mark McMahon

Published 28th Sep 2019, 18:35 BST

Check out Neil Allen’s Pompey match ratings following the Blues’ 1-0 win against Bolton.

Brett Pitman’s 66th-minute header broke the deadlock after the front man missed from the penalty spot just before the hour mark.

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Some important first-half moments - 7

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Superb assist as right-back begins to show his quality - 7

placeholder image — Superb assist as right-back begins to show his quality - 7

Grew significantly into game - 7

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Tower of strength at the back - 8

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Solid enough performance from the left-back - 6

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