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GOALS STUMP POMPEY CHIEF

PORTSMOUTH boss John Mousinho felt there was not much between the teams, but that his players could have done more to prevent the first goal.
He said: “It came because we were not patient enough in getting the ball forward. We went direct and left them space in midfield to counter attack.
“People complain when teams get caught playing out from the back, but sometimes it can be just as much of an error to lose possession by knocking balls forward too early.
“I don’t think there was much to choose between the sides. We expected a tough game because of the w...

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