Jackett so frustrated by bizarre own-goal

By Kevin Thompson

KENNY Jackett cut a disappointed figure after a cruel injurytime own-goal robbed his Pompey side of victory.
Liam Sercombe’s left-wing corner deflected off the knee of defender Ross McCrorie on to the underside of the crossbar, before the ball went in off goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray, to gift Rovers an unlikely point.
The visitors had led through Gareth Evans’ penalty and a Ronan Curtis header, before Alex Rodman gave Rovers hope 12 minutes from time.
Jackett said: “It was like a double own-goal at the end. Ross has got his attempted...

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