Sheffield Utd double substitution: Andre Brooks and Rhian Brewster replace Callum O'Hare and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi. 63 minutes.
Marlon Pack header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Paddy Lane with a cross following a corner. 69 minutes.
Femi Seriki right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner by Will Norris. Assisted by Rhian Brewster. 71 minutes.
Final whistle. 0-0. Failed to get a winner, but an excellent performance, holding our own against a very good Sheffield United side. After the final whistle, some pushing and shoving leading to keeper Will Norris being shoved over, I believe by Vinicious Souza (or should that be Vicious Souza ?!) who the referee has booked.
FINAL MATCH STATS:- Overall Possession Portsmouth 45.8%Sheffield United 54.2% Shots Portsmouth 9Sheffield United 12 Shots on target Portsmouth 3Sheffield United 4 Shots off target Portsmouth 5Sheffield United 3 Blocked shots Portsmouth 1Sheffield United 5 Total touches in the box Portsmouth 16Sheffield United 28 Goalkeeper saves Portsmouth 4Sheffield United 2 Aerial duels won Portsmouth 14Sheffield United 26 Fouls Portsmouth 12Sheffield United 19 Corners Portsmouth 15Sheffield United 9
According to the Sheffield Star newspaper:- "Sheffield United face another potential FA rap as Chris Wilder reacts to Portsmouth draw Sheffield United could be in hot water with the Football Association once again after another melee at the full-time whistle of this afternoon’s draw at Portsmouth. Already punished twice this season by the authorities, the FA will likely conduct another probe into the post-match scenes at Fratton Park. United won a foul deep into injury time of a engaging contest but referee Matt Donohue blew immediately for the full-time whistle, with skipper Vini Souza booked for his protests. A flashpoint then ensued with home goalkeeper Will Norris falling to the floor before both sides were pulled apart and United’s players acknowleged their travelling support. United have been fined twice by the FA this season already for failing to control their players and if found to have done so again at Fratton Park. They were fined £17,500 for a fracas against Watford, double the punishment for their previous charge earlier in the season against Wrexham, and if found guilty again will see the fine doubled again."
