Pompey 1 Bristol Rovers 0: Match ratings
Chief sports writer Neil Allen described the defender’s performance as ‘composed and controlled’ as the centre-half made the most of a rare Blues outing following injury.
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Match ratings:
Liam O’Brien: Solid – 7
Drew Talbot: Encouraging return – 7
Tom Davies: Showed battling qualities – 7
Jack Whatmough: Made it look so easy – 8
Adam Buxton (2): Steady enough – 7
Ben Close (1): Thrived with captaincy – 8
Amine Linganzi: Covered so much ground – 8
Milan Lalkovic: Disappointing in possession – 6
Kyle Bennett (3): Couldn’t get involved – 6
Kal Naismith: Another wonder goal – 8
Michael Smith: Desperately needs a boost – 5
Subs:
(1) Danny Rose (73min): Added steel – 6
(2) Gareth Evans (73min): Little time to get involved – 5
(3) Noel Hunt (77min)