Welcome to the match between Portsmouth F.C. and Brighton town

1'

Humphrey Way moved the ball forward for Harding Marchand, Harding Marchand trapped the ball nicely before Mo Cristianson could cut it out.

Harding Marchand tried to dribble past Sefton Burton but Sefton Burton blocked Harding Marchand in a good, clean tackle.

2'

Tracy Whitney tried to skip past Melvin King but Tracy Whitney lost the ball to Melvin King.

4'

Harding Marchand turned on the ball to leave Brenton Morison standing.

Harding Marchand sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but Franny Martel removed the danger.

5'

Franny Martel directed the ball nicely to Brenton Morison, the ball was picked up by Brenton Morison before Brion Wilkinson could intercept.

A float cross was delivered by Brenton Morison, Harding Marchand failed to reach the ball.

Sefton Burton got ahead of Cedric Hudson to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

From out wide, Tracy Whitney fired in a curving shot at goal but Howard Pelley got himself between the ball and goal.

6'

Brenton Morison received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Franny Martel, the ball was picked up by Brenton Morison before Brion Wilkinson could reach it.

Pass by Brenton Morison to Franny Martel, the ball was picked up by Franny Martel before Harding Marchand could intercept.

Franny Martel had the pace to beat Brion Wilkinson.

Franny Martel made space for himself and aimed for the top corner. Cedric Hudson failed to charge down the shot.

Creighton Hale got up and punched the ball out of danger.

8'

Austin Day tried to dribble past Melvin King but Melvin King took the ball away from Austin Day.

9'

Humphrey Way fed the ball forward to Jocelyn Oliverson, Jocelyn Oliverson trapped the ball nicely before Lonny Harlow could reach it.

Jocelyn Oliverson skipped past Sefton Burton.

Jocelyn Oliverson played a great ball for Graeme Tobias, the ball was picked up by Graeme Tobias before Benny Fairbairn could cut it out.

Graeme Tobias had shrugged off the challenge of Milburn Wragge and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal.

Graeme Tobias's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... A wasted opportunity.

11'

Franny Martel looked for the head of Lonny Harlow, Lonny Harlow brought the ball under control superbly before Melvin King could reach it.

Lonny Harlow passed along the floor for Benny Fairbairn to pick it up, Cedric Hudson couldn't reach it.

Good play by Benny Fairbairn in making himself some space and drove the ball at goal. Howard Pelley approached too late to tackle him.

Creighton Hale did well to tip it over the bar.

12'

Harding Marchand received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Graeme Tobias, Harding Marchand trapped the ball nicely before Franny Martel could intercept.

Brenton Morison could not stop a confident Harding Marchand going past him.

Harding Marchand got clean through on goal.

Harding Marchand advanced on Nevil Babcock, dribbled past the keeper, and was left with a simple finish. Super Finish !!!

Portsmouth F.C. 0 - 1 Brighton town

13'

Franny Martel tried to dart past Brion Wilkinson but it failed.

15'

Harding Marchand hit the ball forward to Melvin King, Melvin King picked up on the ball before Brenton Morison could cut it out.

Franny Martel could not stop a confident Melvin King going past him.

Melvin King fired off a shot but the shot cannoned off Benny Fairbairn.

17'

Brion Wilkinson hit the freekick. But Brion Wilkinson put it wide of the goal.

20'

Franny Martel hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Jocelyn Oliverson couldn't reach it.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was a shocking miss.

22'

Jocelyn Oliverson received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Humphrey Way, Jocelyn Oliverson picked up on the ball before Lonny Harlow could reach it.

Pass by Jocelyn Oliverson to Humphrey Way, Sefton Burton couldn't cut it.

Humphrey Way laid it forward to Graeme Tobias, Mo Cristianson couldn't cut out the pass.

Good play by Graeme Tobias in making himself some space and fired in a shot at goal. Milburn Wragge approached too late to tackle him.

But Graeme Tobias couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a terrible miss.

24'

Pass by Mo Cristianson to Sefton Burton, Sefton Burton trapped the ball nicely before Jocelyn Oliverson could cut it out.

Sefton Burton made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Humphrey Way intercepted but couldn't control.

25'

Tracy Whitney played a high ball forward for Lonny Harlow to run onto, Lonny Harlow took an excellent first touch before Melvin King could cut it out.

From out wide, Lonny Harlow fired in a curving shot at goal but Howard Pelley blocked the shot.

26'

Swerving shot by Tracy Whitney from long range but Melvin King managed to block the shot.

28'

Tracy Whitney attempted to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Melvin King.

29'

Mo Cristianson took the ball confidently past Jocelyn Oliverson.

Mo Cristianson had shrugged off the challenge of Humphrey Way and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

Creighton Hale tried to save but he couldn ... Mo Cristianson capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Portsmouth F.C. 1 - 1 Brighton town

30'

Melvin King jinked past Austin Day.

Melvin King tried to use his skill to go past Tracy Whitney but it failed.

31'

Mo Cristianson could not stop a confident Humphrey Way going past him.

Humphrey Way knocked a lovely ball for Graeme Tobias, Graeme Tobias latched onto the ball before Sefton Burton could cut it out.

Graeme Tobias was able to make space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Benny Fairbairn approached too late to tackle him.

But Graeme Tobias put it well wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

33'

Franny Martel ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Lonny Harlow out-jumped Cedric Hudson, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But Lonny Harlow didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

37'

Franny Martel played a pinpoint pass to Brenton Morison, Brion Wilkinson failed to reach the ball.

Brenton Morison tried to jink past Harding Marchand but Harding Marchand blocked Brenton Morison.

38'

Humphrey Way dribbled past Lonny Harlow.

Humphrey Way had the chance to score from medium range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Brenton Morison.

39'

Elias Benson tried to play it past Austin Day but Austin Day blocked Elias Benson in a good, clean tackle.

41'

Franny Martel curled the ball in at goal from long range but the shot cannoned off Jocelyn Oliverson.

42'

Humphrey Way played a perfect pass for Jocelyn Oliverson, Tracy Whitney tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Jocelyn Oliverson fed the ball forward to Humphrey Way, Sefton Burton couldn't reach it.

Humphrey Way played the ball to Graeme Tobias's feet, Mo Cristianson couldn't cut it.

Good play by Graeme Tobias in making himself some space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Benny Fairbairn approached too late to tackle him.

Nevil Babcock did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Graeme Tobias scored a great goal !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Portsmouth F.C. 1 - 2 Brighton town

44'

Mo Cristianson knocked a lovely ball for Sefton Burton, the ball was picked up by Sefton Burton before Jocelyn Oliverson could cut it out.

Sefton Burton tried to sprint past Humphrey Way but failed.

45'

Jocelyn Oliverson hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Sefton Burton got in and cleared the danger.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Brighton town took the lead.Portsmouth F.C. had 52% possession in the match, while Brighton town had 48%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Brion Wilkinson tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Franny Martel.

47'

Melvin King attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Austin Day intercepted the pass.

48'

Jocelyn Oliverson passed the ball past Sefton Burton to Humphrey Way.

Humphrey Way shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Mo Cristianson approached too late to block it.

Nevil Babcock gathered the ball safely.

49'

Elias Benson made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Austin Day.

51'

Brion Wilkinson tried to jink past Brenton Morison but it failed.

53'

Harding Marchand tried to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Brenton Morison.

54'

Melvin King tried to lift the ball forward but Austin Day did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

56'

Humphrey Way tried to use his skill to go past Sefton Burton but Sefton Burton block tackled Humphrey Way.

57'

Jocelyn Oliverson tried to curl one in from long range. Franny Martel couldn't reach it.

But Jocelyn Oliverson sent it wide of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

59'

Jocelyn Oliverson was shown a yellow card.

Franny Martel tried to dribble past Harding Marchand but Harding Marchand nicked the ball from the toes of Franny Martel.

60'

Franny Martel dribbled past Brion Wilkinson.

Franny Martel tried to deliver a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Harding Marchand.

61'

Lonny Harlow went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

62'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Brion Wilkinson.

63'

Tracy Whitney tried to hit a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Melvin King.

64'

Elias Benson shielded the ball from Austin Day and tried his luck with a long range chip.

Nevil Babcock did well to tip it over the bar.

65'

Pass by Humphrey Way to Graeme Tobias, the ball was picked up by Graeme Tobias before Sefton Burton could cut it out.

Graeme Tobias took the ball past Mo Cristianson.

Graeme Tobias moved the ball forward for Harding Marchand, Harding Marchand latched onto the ball before Benny Fairbairn could intercept.

Harding Marchand found a gap and struck the ball with fury. Milburn Wragge failed to block the shot.

But Harding Marchand sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

66'

Brenton Morison tried to twist past Jocelyn Oliverson but Jocelyn Oliverson blocked Brenton Morison.

67'

Yellow card shown to Ace Firmin.

Mo Cristianson lost the ball to Jocelyn Oliverson's block tackle before Mo Cristianson could pass the ball.

69'

Corner taken by Melvin King and cut out by the opposition.

70'

Harding Marchand faked a shot before cutting Brenton Morison in a different direction.

Harding Marchand knocked a lovely ball for Brion Wilkinson, Brion Wilkinson latched onto the ball before Franny Martel could cut it out.

Brion Wilkinson crossed into the box from the wing, Brenton Morison stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Merlyn Stern got well above Benny Fairbairn to win the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

It went just wide by Merlyn Stern ... He buried his face in his hands.

73'

Harding Marchand played a great ball for Brion Wilkinson, Brion Wilkinson picked up on the ball before Franny Martel could intercept.

Brion Wilkinson tried to supply a float cross but Brenton Morison came close and blocked it.

75'

Humphrey Way tried to dribble past Sefton Burton but Sefton Burton nicked the ball from the toes of Humphrey Way.

76'

Mo Cristianson made a pass to Sefton Burton, Jocelyn Oliverson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Sefton Burton directed the ball to Franny Martel, Franny Martel trapped the ball nicely before Humphrey Way could reach it.

Franny Martel found a chance to score but he was under too much pressure from Cedric Hudson .

78'

Franny Martel made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Brion Wilkinson.

80'

Poor corner kick by Tracy Whitney. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

81'

Sefton Burton could not stop Humphrey Way going past him.

Humphrey Way tried to dribble past Mo Cristianson but Humphrey Way lost the ball to Mo Cristianson's block tackle.

82'

Elias Benson's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

85'

Elias Benson passed the ball to Melvin King, Melvin King took it in his stride before Austin Day could intercept.

Melvin King tried to twist past Tracy Whitney but Tracy Whitney cleanly tackled the ball.

86'

Franny Martel tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Harding Marchand.

87'

Sefton Burton played a pinpoint pass to Tracy Whitney, Jocelyn Oliverson couldn't cut out the pass.

Tracy Whitney rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Humphrey Way didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Brilliant saved by Creighton Hale.

90'

Harding Marchand took the ball past Austin Day.

Whilst still some way from goal, Harding Marchand tried to lob the keeper but Brenton Morison cleared the ball.

91'

Tracy Whitney tried to dribble past Elias Benson but Elias Benson succesfully won the ball from Tracy Whitney.

92'

Harding Marchand tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Brenton Morison.

End Match Portsmouth F.C. 1 - 2 Brighton town