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While the Blues looked impressive on the road – 14 points out of 18 so far – they looked less than convincing at Fratton Park, suffering three losses in six games this season.
There is a good chance this trend can be reversed and the recent momentum reinforced, as David Artell is bringing his newly promoted troops to Fratton Park for the first time since March 2017.
They beat the Oxford play-offs last time, while beating leaders Peterborough at Alexandra Stadium last Saturday.
The visitors are clearly a team in good shape – so Pompey has to be on top form to maintain his place in the top 6 and conquer the early division heads.
The pace has dropped out of the game and Pompey is in full control. This is good for the blues, although we have the slightly strange sight of Morris playing on the right flank. Flying winger …
Lancashire is getting away with a blatant check on Cannon when Pompey breaks. Ref instead gives an offside position
Curtis with an excellent block sperm release to refuse Ng. Both men are hobbling, but okay to continue.
Crewe has more of the ball again, but Pompey gets bodies behind the ball and deals with the threat
In the run-up to the fourth, the Lino seemed to be throwing for a Crewe litter. The umpire overrides and the ball is worked on marquis which is done. Guest coaches are angry
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