Half time whistle goes, and it's 1-3 to Pompey. Good first half for us. Two big strikers causing problems for Southend's defence, a good debut by winger Viv Solomon-Otabor, and goals from both central midfielders !
Fingers croosed for the second half. Win this and it will do confidence levels a world of good. Interesting line up by Kenny as judging by the first half performance things needed freshening up and it has worked thus far. By 5pm next Saturday PFC could be on 68 points, thus surpassing last season's total with what 12 matchs left? A return of 75 plus should ensure a play off position, 90 even automatic promotion. This week will be very interesting. And if PFC end up in the play-offs, then that is wonderful and should be enjoyed. You never know - a doublé date at Wembley against Sunderland beckons?
Half Time Match Stats:- Home Team: Southend ........Away Team: Portsmouth Possession: Home 43% Away 57% Shots: Home 7 Away 6 Shots on Target: Home 3 Away 4 Corners: Home 2 Away 3 Fouls: Home 3 Away 4
Omar Bogle's shot on the swivel dips in front of Bishop but the Southend keeper deals with the effort well. 47th minute.