Reeco Hackett and Conor Ogilvie on target for Blues please log in to view this image Connor Ogilvie headed home a last-gasp winner against his former club, as Pompey enjoyed a pre-season win at Gillingham. Reeco Hackett had earlier fired the Blues into an interval lead, only for Olly Lee to draw the League Two hosts level. The 248 fans who made the journey from Hampshire were treated to a first sight of new loan signings Josh Griffiths and Joe Pigott. Hackett also made his maiden appearance of pre-season, having fully recovered from the knee problem that saw him miss the end of last term. It was the hosts who made the quicker start, with a Jordan Green effort deflected wide and a thumping Olly Lee shot heading straight at Griffiths. There was also a cheeky long-range attempt from former Blues midfielder Shaun Williams that flew well off target. But Pompey soon began to settle and started showcasing some neat football, with Pigott covering plenty of the pitch. An ambitious effort from the new signing flew over, while Hackett was eventually crowded out after tricking his way into the area. HACKETT did break the deadlock on 27 minutes, however, slotting the ball home after being sent clear by a fine Michael Jacobs pass. Curtis tried to double the lead after spying Jake Turner off his line, but was unable to hook his shot on target. Gillingham’s best chance to find a leveller came just before the break, with Jordan Green slotting just past the post. Half Time: Gillingham 0 Pompey 1 There were a couple of changes at the break, with Hackett and Zak Swanson making way for Ryan Tunnicliffe and Joe Rafferty. The visitors continued to play on the front foot and an effort from Jacobs was blocked following good Curtis work. A low Pigott strike was then heading for the net, only for Turner to get down to his left and deny the newcomer. Pompey were passing the ball about with ease and looking comfortably in possession, only for the usual raft of changes to halt their rhythm. That allowed the Gills to work their way back into the contest and a Ben Reeves effort was deflected just past the post. The resulting corner could not be fully cleared and a header from Mikael Mandron was superbly tipped over by Toby Steward. But the hosts did level from that flag-kick. It was not clear who actually converted Lee’s corner or if the ball flew straight in. Both sides looked to get forward as the seconds ticked down, although it looked like a late winner would not be forthcoming. With almost the last touch of the match, though, OGILVIE rose highest in the box to nod home a deep Rafferty delivery. Gillingham (4-2-3-1): Jake Turner; Cheye Alexander (Bailey Akehurst 66), Will Wright (Carter 75), Elkan Baggott, David Tutonda (Giles 75); Shaun O’Keefe (c), Shaun Williams (Dom Jefferies 66); Jordan Green (Alexander MacDonald 62), Olly Lee (MacArthur 86), Scott Kashket (Mikael Mandron 62); Joseph Gbode (Ben Reeves 62) Goals: Olly Lee 71 Sub not used: Holtam Pompey (4-4-2): Josh Griffiths (Toby Steward 66); Zak Swanson (Joe Rafferty 46), Haji Mnoga, Clark Robertson (c) (Trialist 66), Conor Ogilvie; Reeco Hackett (Ryan Tunnicliffe 46), Marlon Pack, Louis Thompson (Alfie Bridgman 66), Michael Jacobs (Harry Jewitt-White 76); Joe Pigott (Dan Gifford 66), Ronan Curtis Goals: Reeco Hackett 27, Conor Ogilvie 90 Subs not used: Kieron Freeman, Jay Mingi Referee: Tim Robinson Attendance: 1,356 (248 away fans)
