Pompey Academy fought back from 3-0 down against a more experienced Gosport side, to draw 3-3 at full time. They then triumphed 4-3 on penalties, to reach the third round of the Hampshire Cup. Pompey conceded goals from Alex Barsa/Harry Medway/Rafa Ramos, before striking back with goals from Connor May and two from Koby Mottoh. Match went to penalties, with Connor May/Simon Spurway/Sam Folarin and Koby Mottoh all scoring. Pompey: Bastian Smith; Dan Murray, Simon Spurway, Jack Fox (c) (Sub: Connor May); Koby Mottoh, Luke Staight (Sub:Cody Howard), Mitch Aston, Jayden Keteku, Kevin Bosaka; Harry Clout, Sam Folarin. Sub (unused): Glover Attendance: 701 NB:- Pompey's youngsters did well, bearing in mind that fellow academy players Destiny Ojo, Harvey Laidlaw and Maxwell Hurst are all currently out on loan at present, and Brian Quarm was injured
Now this is a proper cup competition, unlike that other midweek cup. Plus every team is from god's own county, what's not to like
