Phillips: 7.5 solid when he had to be Dijksteel: 7.5 again solid, he was up to the challenge Bauer: 8 superb Sarr: 8.5 masterful Purrington: 7 added something down the wing Bielik: 8.5 superb while he was on Cullen: 9 MOTM finally I think we've seen what the fuss is about Aribo: 8.5 super goal, lovely telescope legs nicking possession Williams: 7 decent, kept it ticking over Taylor: 7.5 a huge effort and great awareness for the goal Vetokele: 5 something of a non-entity Reeves: 7.5 showed immense desire to get into the box and provided a great assist Fosu-Henry: 7 gave us a good outlet Referee: 8.5 so that's the standard eh
Pratley: n/a Bowyer's only bad decision was to bring him on instead of Parker. Added nothing, ruined our shape and meant that if a goal came it'd be for them. Fortunately it didn't
Phillips: 7 - made a couple nice saves. goal conceded was just above him but the header was a bullet. good distribution
Dijksteel: 7.5 - got forward well today, especially first half. defensively was good. went to sleep only once when he didnt track back on a Vetokele turnover, that almost punished us but luckily the Pompey winger missed his chance.
Bauer: 9 - won every single header and a few fantastic blocks. doesnt muck about and clears it out of play when under pressure.
Sarr: 7 - did his job defensively and offered an outlet as an extra attacker occasionally. only one or two stray passes, but overall very steady.
Purrington: 7 - didnt challenge well for the Pompey goal. got out muscled a few times. he did get down the left flank a few times in first half, but then sat deeper once we took the lead.
Bielik: 7.5 - probably one of the most skilled players on the pitch. great recognition of where the space is to exploit. until his injury he was looking fantastic. hopefully his hamstring is ok.
Cullen: 8.5 - really bossed the midfield. great engine today. pushed onward and stuck his foot everywhere. unlucky his shot hit Vetokele because that was going in for sure.
Aribo: 9 (MOTM) - class from him. fantastic ability to keep the ball close in tight areas. great goal and also set up a couple chances. numerous tackles in midfield to win the ball back. him and cullen absolutely owned center park today.
Williams: 7 - dont like to see him get injured based off his history. early on he looked lively. a couple loose touches in good areas spoiled chances. a good outlet in front of the strikers to pick up the ball with pace and run at the Pompey D.
Taylor: 8 - got his goal, albeit a tap in. Great work ethic to close down Pompey when we went one forward up top. great fitness levels to be sprinting up and down all 90mins. not sure why he continues to foul the goalkeeper on our corners. happens like once or twice every game. took a couple uncalled for shots but i think hes feeling pressure to score w Grant gone.
Vetokele: 6.5 - ran the channels and held the ball up well. blocked Cullens goal on the goal line but he was looking to poke it home himself. early on he whiffed a Dijksteel cross from only yards out. overall did a okay job.
Reeves: 7 - composed on the ball. did well to square Taylor for our second goal. would be nice to see him switch the play up every once in a while as he wants to shoot anytime he gets a chance.
Fosu-Henry: 7 - good outlet and linked up well w Taylor. Helped relieve the pressure when Pompey were pushing numbers forward. Smart play to time waste in corner instead of go for goal. I think some time on the bench helped get his head straight that he needs to contribute more to solidify his place in the team. Referee: 8
Phillips: 6 - didn't have to do much. Distribution wasn't brilliant when he had the ball at his feet
Dijksteel: 6 - Was pretty comfortable for most of the match, but was found wanting defensively when Pompey turned up the heat.
Bauer: 7.5 - Unflappable. Managed the defence brilliantly and made a superb block at the end
Sarr: 7.5 - So confident with the ball, but knew when it was time to clear his lines at the end. Tried to score from 80 yards because that's who he is now
Purrington: 7 - Worked hard, supported well down the left. Beat his man 1-1 a few times Wiggins-style but without the end product
Bielik: 7.5 - For one half he looked like the classiest player to ever grace a League One pitch. Shame he couldn't have played on
Cullen: 8 - Started off with some misplaced passes but got an assist and stepped into Bielik's role brilliantly. Won some brilliant loose balls and stopped Pompey getting a foothold in the second half. Should have scored
Aribo: 9 MOTM - Unbelievable performance. Was calm and intelligent on the ball, drove at their defence well, and was even brilliant defensively, winning the ball back high up the pitch repeatedly. Great finish
Williams: 6.5 - Started brightly but didn't always use the ball well, missed a golden opportunity to put Igor through. Disappeared in the second half
Taylor: 7.5 - Battled all game. Wasn't a huge goal threat but wound their defenders up and got his goal. Gets an extra .5 for leading from the front defensively in the last ten and taking a little bit of the pressure off when he could
Vetokele: 6.5 - Was quiet, but great play to set up the second goal. Needs to drag defenders wide more. Curiously inaccurate passer as well, needs to work on that
Reeves: 7 - Was defensively disciplined after we took the lead, which was needed with Bielik off the pitch. Great assist for the second. Needs to stop trying shots every time he gets the ball outside the box
Fosu-Henry: 6.5 - Did what was needed, which was running the ball up the pitch at the end and drawing fouls. Is no Tony Watt when it comes to holding the ball up in the corner
Referee: We rate the ref now? 10/10, can't remember a decision I thought was really wrong
Phillips: 8 - couple of wayward passes but a very good performance otherwise. Dijksteel: 8 - Solid, he's become an ideal replacement for CS. Bauer: 8 - A solid parrnership with Sarr Sarr: 8 - A solid partnership with Bauer Purrington: 7 - Entirely at fault for losing his man for their goal. Made several blocks in the last 4 minutes to make up dor it and was otherwise solid. Bielik: 8 Would have been a 10 performance if he hadn't gone off. Hopefully that was to protect him. Cullen: 8 - body on the line performance. Very pleasing to see. Aribo: 9 MOTM Silky, Passed well, tackled well scored very well. Williams: 7 - tired quickly Taylor: 8.5 worked hard til the very end. Absolute champ and shows why he needs to be the player we build attacks around. Vetokele: 6 - No he wasn't fantastic and he tired towards the end but Lyle says he's good enough and their partnership will only get better. Reeves: 8 - Came on added flair to our attack, maybe could mask his shots a bit more. Fosu-Henry: 7 came on to frustrate and seeing how they kicked him round the park he did his job. Referee: 8 good enough today. Could have done more to protect Fosu and Taylor as they were getting a few kicks that were missed.
Phillips: 7.5 Dijksteel: 7 Bauer: 8 Sarr: 7.5 Purrington: 6.5 Bielik: 9 Cullen: 8 much better when he went one position back Aribo: 9 masterful Williams: 6.5 Taylor: 7 Vetokele: 6 Reeves: 6.5 adapted as I forgot about the superb Assist Fosu-Henry 7
Phillips: 6.5 No chance with point blank bullet header Dijksteel: 7.5 Probably his best game at full back Bauer: 8 Captains performance some crucial blocks Sarr: 7.5 Usual Beckensarr performance we've come to expect Purrington: 6.5 Better when he actually went forward got done in the air for their goal Bielik: 8 Class above worried to see him subbed possible hammy hope it's not serious Cullen: 8.5 Love the bloke, so much energy and no lack of skill assist, but should've scored Aribo: 9 Outstanding performance expect a big financial incentive to prise him away Williams: 6.5 Usual good running with the ball never lasted the 90 again unfortunate[y Taylor: 7.5 Right place right time for goal still niggly stuff on the keeper, pushed it to the limit, I wish he'd cut it out. Otherwise loads of effort to the final whistle Vetokele: 6.5 Worked hard still not the player that burst on the scene with us though Reeves: 7 Never unbalanced us, tried to get shots off and good assist Fosu-Henry: 7 He's getting there but still loses possession when a pass is on Aaarrrgh!
Referee: 8 His CV spoke for itself a cut above what we normally get.
Phillips: 7 - Handling was very good and a couple of smart saves. Delighted to see him finally become our number 1. Dijksteel: 6.5 Worked the right wing very well and caused problems in their box. Bauer: 8 - Old school defending with the amount of key blocks they got their body in front of. Sarr: 8.5 - Same as above. Purrington: 6.5- Nothing special, would prefer Page but he’s an adequate understudy. belik : 7.5 - Brilliant, shame he got injured. Cullen: 9 - MOTM - Deserved a goal for his showing. Did exceptional in both positions throughout the game. Aribo: 9 - Best player in the league? Williams: 7 - looked lively and caused them problems. Taylor: 7.5 - Got the winning goal and his tracking back at the end was proper Charlton. Vetokele: 7 - Ran the line well and caused them problems. I’m starting to see a partnership between him and Taylor. Reeves: 7 - Predictable at times, but I think he does offer us something different at times Fosu-Henry:6.5 - A strong cameo, Bowyer will be impressed. Referee: 9-
Phillips: 6.5, few dodgy kicks, but not much else wrong Dijksteel: 7, solid and good at retaining ball Bauer: 8, very strong Sarr: 8,very strong and skilled Purrington: 7, getting better and better in the final third Bielik: 8, different class and a real shame he got injured Cullen: 9, everywhere Aribo: 8.5, quality finish, excellent tackles, driving runs, looked knackered in final 15 mins Williams: 7, had more impact this week Taylor: 8, back to his best Vetokele: 6.5, gradually getting back into a groove Some really promising moments again today Reeves: 7, really like him and think he could play a big part between now and end of season Fosu-Henry: 6.5, threatened well at times Referee: 8.5, completely in control
Phillips: 7.5 - some improved distribution & apart from Portsmouth corner for goal commanded the box Dijksteel: 7.5 Bauer: 8.5 - immense Sarr: 7.5 Purrington: 6.5 - loses half a mark for not marking for first Portsmouth goal Bielik: 8 - exceptional first half Cullen: 7.5 - very good Aribo: 9 Exceptional. Great goal, great running and good passing. Williams: 7.5 - very good. Taylor: 8 - great attitude. Impressive energy near end of the game, Vetokele: 7 - maybe needs time to build the partnership with Taylor Reeves: 7.5 - assist and some good crosses Fosu-Henry: 7 - won the ball well late on. Some positive running. Referee: Pretty good. Got the important decisions right
Phillips: 7 Dijksteel: 7 Bauer: 8 Sarr: 8 Purrington: 7 Bielik: 8 Cullen: 9 Aribo: 9 Williams: 7 Taylor: 8 Vetokele: 7 Reeves: 8 Fosu-Henry: 8 Referee: 9. The difference between a premier league ref and an EFL ref is shocking. Got most decisions correct and hardly noticed him.
Comments
Dijksteel: 10 (7.5)
Bauer: 10 (8)
Sarr: 10 (8)
Purrington: 10 (7)
Bielik: 10 (9) motm
Cullen: 10 (9) motm
Aribo: 20 (9) MOTM
Williams: 10 (8)
Taylor: 10 (8)
Vetokele: 10 (7.5)
Reeves: 10 (8) Kept shooting. Should try a dummy shot.
Fosu-Henry: 10 (7.5)
Referee: 10 (9.5) Magnificent (RotS)
Reluctantly edited, after post match euphoria wore off.
Dijksteel: 6
Bauer: 7
Sarr: 7
Purrington: 5
Bielik: 7.5
Cullen: 7.5
Aribo: 8
Williams: 6.5
Taylor: 6.5
Vetokele: 5
Reeves: 6.5
Fosu-Henry: 5.5
Referee: 7
Phillips: 7.5 solid when he had to be
Dijksteel: 7.5 again solid, he was up to the challenge
Bauer: 8 superb
Sarr: 8.5 masterful
Purrington: 7 added something down the wing
Bielik: 8.5 superb while he was on
Cullen: 9 MOTM finally I think we've seen what the fuss is about
Aribo: 8.5 super goal, lovely telescope legs nicking possession
Williams: 7 decent, kept it ticking over
Taylor: 7.5 a huge effort and great awareness for the goal
Vetokele: 5 something of a non-entity
Reeves: 7.5 showed immense desire to get into the box and provided a great assist
Fosu-Henry: 7 gave us a good outlet
Referee: 8.5 so that's the standard eh
Pratley: n/a Bowyer's only bad decision was to bring him on instead of Parker. Added nothing, ruined our shape and meant that if a goal came it'd be for them. Fortunately it didn't
Dijksteel: 8
Bauer: 8
Sarr: 8
Purrington: 8
Bielik: 8
Cullen: 8
Aribo: 8
Williams: 8
Taylor: 9
Vetokele:6
Reeves:
Fosu-Henry:
Referee: 8
Dijksteel: 7
Bauer: 8.5
Sarr: 8.5
Purrington: 7
Bielik: 8.5
Cullen: 8
Aribo: 9
Williams: 8
Taylor: 8.5
Vetokele:7.5
Reeves: 7.5
Fosu-Henry:7.5
Referee:9
Dijksteel: 8
Bauer: 8
Sarr: 7
Purrington: 7.5
Bielik: 8
Cullen: 8
Aribo: 9
Williams: 7.5
Taylor: 8
Vetokele: 7.5
Reeves: 7.5
Fosu-Henry: 8
Referee: 10 cannot remember him making an error
Dijksteel: 7.5 - got forward well today, especially first half. defensively was good. went to sleep only once when he didnt track back on a Vetokele turnover, that almost punished us but luckily the Pompey winger missed his chance.
Bauer: 9 - won every single header and a few fantastic blocks. doesnt muck about and clears it out of play when under pressure.
Sarr: 7 - did his job defensively and offered an outlet as an extra attacker occasionally. only one or two stray passes, but overall very steady.
Purrington: 7 - didnt challenge well for the Pompey goal. got out muscled a few times. he did get down the left flank a few times in first half, but then sat deeper once we took the lead.
Bielik: 7.5 - probably one of the most skilled players on the pitch. great recognition of where the space is to exploit. until his injury he was looking fantastic. hopefully his hamstring is ok.
Cullen: 8.5 - really bossed the midfield. great engine today. pushed onward and stuck his foot everywhere. unlucky his shot hit Vetokele because that was going in for sure.
Aribo: 9 (MOTM) - class from him. fantastic ability to keep the ball close in tight areas. great goal and also set up a couple chances. numerous tackles in midfield to win the ball back. him and cullen absolutely owned center park today.
Williams: 7 - dont like to see him get injured based off his history. early on he looked lively. a couple loose touches in good areas spoiled chances. a good outlet in front of the strikers to pick up the ball with pace and run at the Pompey D.
Taylor: 8 - got his goal, albeit a tap in. Great work ethic to close down Pompey when we went one forward up top. great fitness levels to be sprinting up and down all 90mins. not sure why he continues to foul the goalkeeper on our corners. happens like once or twice every game. took a couple uncalled for shots but i think hes feeling pressure to score w Grant gone.
Vetokele: 6.5 - ran the channels and held the ball up well. blocked Cullens goal on the goal line but he was looking to poke it home himself. early on he whiffed a Dijksteel cross from only yards out. overall did a okay job.
Reeves: 7 - composed on the ball. did well to square Taylor for our second goal. would be nice to see him switch the play up every once in a while as he wants to shoot anytime he gets a chance.
Fosu-Henry: 7 - good outlet and linked up well w Taylor. Helped relieve the pressure when Pompey were pushing numbers forward. Smart play to time waste in corner instead of go for goal. I think some time on the bench helped get his head straight that he needs to contribute more to solidify his place in the team.
Referee: 8
Pratley: n/a
Dijksteel: 8 - Solid, he's become an ideal replacement for CS.
Bauer: 8 - A solid parrnership with Sarr
Sarr: 8 - A solid partnership with Bauer
Purrington: 7 - Entirely at fault for losing his man for their goal. Made several blocks in the last 4 minutes to make up dor it and was otherwise solid.
Bielik: 8 Would have been a 10 performance if he hadn't gone off. Hopefully that was to protect him.
Cullen: 8 - body on the line performance. Very pleasing to see.
Aribo: 9 MOTM Silky, Passed well, tackled well scored very well.
Williams: 7 - tired quickly
Taylor: 8.5 worked hard til the very end. Absolute champ and shows why he needs to be the player we build attacks around.
Vetokele: 6 - No he wasn't fantastic and he tired towards the end but Lyle says he's good enough and their partnership will only get better.
Reeves: 8 - Came on added flair to our attack, maybe could mask his shots a bit more.
Fosu-Henry: 7 came on to frustrate and seeing how they kicked him round the park he did his job.
Referee: 8 good enough today. Could have done more to protect Fosu and Taylor as they were getting a few kicks that were missed.
Dijksteel: 7
Bauer: 8
Sarr: 7.5
Purrington: 6.5
Bielik: 9
Cullen: 8 much better when he went one position back
Aribo: 9 masterful
Williams: 6.5
Taylor: 7
Vetokele: 6
Reeves: 6.5 adapted as I forgot about the superb Assist
Fosu-Henry 7
Dijksteel: 7.5 Probably his best game at full back
Bauer: 8 Captains performance some crucial blocks
Sarr: 7.5 Usual Beckensarr performance we've come to expect
Purrington: 6.5 Better when he actually went forward got done in the air for their goal
Bielik: 8 Class above worried to see him subbed possible hammy hope it's not serious
Cullen: 8.5 Love the bloke, so much energy and no lack of skill assist, but should've scored
Aribo: 9 Outstanding performance expect a big financial incentive to prise him away
Williams: 6.5 Usual good running with the ball never lasted the 90 again unfortunate[y
Taylor: 7.5 Right place right time for goal still niggly stuff on the keeper, pushed it to the limit, I wish he'd cut it out. Otherwise loads of effort to the final whistle
Vetokele: 6.5 Worked hard still not the player that burst on the scene with us though
Reeves: 7 Never unbalanced us, tried to get shots off and good assist
Fosu-Henry: 7 He's getting there but still loses possession when a pass is on Aaarrrgh!
Referee: 8 His CV spoke for itself a cut above what we normally get.
Dijksteel: 6.5 Worked the right wing very well and caused problems in their box.
Bauer: 8 - Old school defending with the amount of key blocks they got their body in front of.
Sarr: 8.5 - Same as above.
Purrington: 6.5- Nothing special, would prefer Page but he’s an adequate understudy.
belik : 7.5 - Brilliant, shame he got injured.
Cullen: 9 - MOTM - Deserved a goal for his showing. Did exceptional in both positions throughout the game.
Aribo: 9 - Best player in the league?
Williams: 7 - looked lively and caused them problems.
Taylor: 7.5 - Got the winning goal and his tracking back at the end was proper Charlton.
Vetokele: 7 - Ran the line well and caused them problems. I’m starting to see a partnership between him and Taylor.
Reeves: 7 - Predictable at times, but I think he does offer us something different at times
Fosu-Henry:6.5 - A strong cameo, Bowyer will be impressed.
Referee: 9-
Dijksteel: 6
Bauer: 8
Sarr: 7
Purrington: 6
Bielik: 7
Cullen: 8
Aribo: 9
Williams: 7
Taylor: 8
Vetokele: 7
Reeves: 7
Fosu-Henry: 6
You must have been really thrilled with the way everyone played .... or the beer was really good!
:-)
Dijksteel: 7
Bauer: 8
Sarr: 8
Purrington: 7
Bilek: 7.5
Cullen: 8.5
Aribo: 9 (MOTM)
Williams: 7.5
Vetokele: 7
Taylor: 8.5
Reeves: 7
Fosu-Henry: 6.5
Dijksteel: 7
Bauer: 8
Sarr: 8.5
Purrington: 7.5
Bielik: 8.5
Cullen: 8
Aribo: 8.5
Williams: 7.5
Taylor: 8
Vetokele: 7.5
Reeves: 7.5
Fosu-Henry: 7
Referee: 8
Dijksteel: 7
Bauer: 8
Sarr: 8
Purrington: 6.5
Bielik: 8.5
Cullen: 7.5
Aribo: 10
Williams: 6
Taylor: 7
Vetokele: 6
Reeves: 7
Fosu-Henry: 7
Referee 10
Dijksteel: 7
Bauer: 8.5
Sarr: 8
Purrington: 7
Bielik: 8
Cullen: 8
Aribo: 9
Williams: 8
Taylor: 8
Vetokele:7
Reeves: 7.5
Fosu-Henry:7.5
Dijksteel: 7, solid and good at retaining ball
Bauer: 8, very strong
Sarr: 8,very strong and skilled
Purrington: 7, getting better and better in the final third
Bielik: 8, different class and a real shame he got injured
Cullen: 9, everywhere
Aribo: 8.5, quality finish, excellent tackles, driving runs, looked knackered in final 15 mins
Williams: 7, had more impact this week
Taylor: 8, back to his best
Vetokele: 6.5, gradually getting back into a groove Some really promising moments again today
Reeves: 7, really like him and think he could play a big part between now and end of season
Fosu-Henry: 6.5, threatened well at times
Referee: 8.5, completely in control
Pratley: n/a
Dijksteel: 7
Bauer: 8
Sarr: 7.5
Purrington: 7
Bielik: 7
Cullen: 8
Aribo: 9
Williams: 7.5
Taylor: 8
Vetokele: 5.5
Reeves: 7
Fosu-Henry: 7
Referee: 8.5
Dijksteel: 7.5
Bauer: 8.5 - immense
Sarr: 7.5
Purrington: 6.5 - loses half a mark for not marking for first Portsmouth goal
Bielik: 8 - exceptional first half
Cullen: 7.5 - very good
Aribo: 9 Exceptional. Great goal, great running and good passing.
Williams: 7.5 - very good.
Taylor: 8 - great attitude. Impressive energy near end of the game,
Vetokele: 7 - maybe needs time to build the partnership with Taylor
Reeves: 7.5 - assist and some good crosses
Fosu-Henry: 7 - won the ball well late on. Some positive running.
Referee: Pretty good. Got the important decisions right
Pratley: n/a
Dijksteel: 7
Bauer: 8
Sarr: 7
Purrington: 7
Bielik: 8
Cullen: 7
Aribo: 9 mom
Williams: 7
Taylor: 7
Vetokele:7
Reeves: 7
Fosu-Henry:7
Referee:
Dijksteel: 7
Bauer: 8
Sarr: 7
Purrington: 7
Bielik: 8
Cullen: 9
Aribo: 9
Williams: 7.5
Taylor: 8
Vetokele: 7
Reeves: 8
Fosu-Henry: 8
Referee: 9
Dijksteel: 7
Bauer: 7
Sarr: 7
Purrington: 7
Bielik: 8
Cullen: 8
Aribo: 9
Williams: 7
Taylor: 7.5
Vetokele: 6
Reeves: 7
Fosu-Henry: 7
Referee: 8
Dijksteel: 7
Bauer: 8
Sarr: 8
Purrington: 7
Bielik: 8
Cullen: 9
Aribo: 9
Williams: 7
Taylor: 8
Vetokele: 7
Reeves: 8
Fosu-Henry: 8
Referee: 9. The difference between a premier league ref and an EFL ref is shocking. Got most decisions correct and hardly noticed him.
Pratley: n/a
Phillips: 7
Dijksteel: 6
Bauer: 7
Sarr: 7
Purrington: 6
Bielik: 7
Cullen: 9
Aribo: 8
Williams: 8
Taylor: 7
Vetokele: 6
Reeves: 6
Fosu-Henry: 6