Half time whistle goes, and it's Pompey 2-0 ahead. Thoroughly deserved lead, as we have totally outplayed Preston, who haven't managed a single shot so far. Hopefully, we can continue the same way in the second half.
Half Time Match Stats:- Overall Possession Portsmouth 50.9%Preston North End 49.1% Shots Portsmouth 14Preston North End 0 Shots on target Portsmouth 4Preston North End 0 Shots off target Portsmouth 5Preston North End 0 Blocked shots Portsmouth 5Preston North End 0 Total touches in the box Portsmouth 18Preston North End 2 Goalkeeper saves Portsmouth 0Preston North End 2 Aerial duels won Portsmouth 17Preston North End 13 Fouls Portsmouth 3Preston North End 8 Corners Portsmouth 9Preston North End 0
Second half kicks off. Preston have made three substitutions. Stefán Thórdarson replaces Brad Potts, Mads Frökjaer-Jensen replaces Benjamin Whiteman, Ryan Ledson replaces Duane Holmes.
Callum Lang right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kusini Yengi with a cross. 71 minutes.
Final whistle. 3-1 home win. Excellent performance from us, and good to see fit again striker Colby Bishop back on the pitch, and netting a penalty for his first goal of the season. How we have missed him !
