+++ 03/07/20 L1 Play Off Semi Final: Leg 1 - Pompey v OUFC+++

[Leysboy]

I said the other day we’d get a 1-1 draw or sneak a 2-1 win. We will defo beat them at home! I think the lads will be going down the M40 soon. Great result and took the sting out the game ,and saw it out nicely.

 

[unification]

A result we'd take and a fair result. Some of those Portsmouth penalty shouts though ...

I thought everyone looked very leggy in the second half that made it a dull spectacle to sit through. There were a few moments (Burgess header that Easty did well with) but nothing that really stretched either side too much. I'd hate to think how some of them will be should it go to extra time at the Kass.

The game passed Woodburn by so Sykes has to start ahead of him. Other than that, the other positions should stay the same. I thought after Long's struggles in the first half, he did a much better job of keeping Curtis quiet (who looks Pompey's best outlet) and Browne looked our most dangerous player for most of the game.

It's 90 proper minutes under the belt for a lot too. A big push on Monday and let's get our name in the play off final.

 

[Wandering Yellow]

We're going to need to play much, much better than that on Monday.

But they're not great. COYY.

 

[Leysboy]

Wycombe winning 1-0, and now Fleetwood have a penalty all in the first 3 minutes

 

[ttg17]

Solid. Grew into the game and thought we looked the better team for long periods. Long looked very vulnerable against their one threatening attacking outlet - a bit of a concern. I would back us in the second leg, although would be very concerned if CB is out. As has been pointed out, Woodburn didn't look nearly up to the pace of the game. Expected Agyei to come on and make hay against an opposition leaving that much space, but I think he only had a solitary touch of the ball.

Great result that though.

 

[RyanioBirdio]

Woodburn isn't for enough, can't blame him after his back to back injuries.

For me that was the same Woodburn we saw too many times earlier in the season. Not strong enough, not commanding enough, lots of loose touches and misplaced passes... zero meaningful impact. Sykes came on and outperformed him in the first five minutes, even just in terms of getting about and putting a few sprints in.

Really hope Sykes starts on Monday. I think if we have a bit more energy to us, especially in the first half, it’s there to be won.

 

[stokeu]

2-1 after 6 minutes. Keeper nightmare

 

[outsidethebox]

Decent result but concerned if Bran and Taylor have knocks that keep then out Monday.

 

[ZeroTheHero]

Meanwhile in the other semi, there have been three goals in the first six minutes. Blimey.

 

[BigCrompy]

Wycombe winning 1-0, and now Fleetwood have a penalty all in the first 3 minutes

Took my eye off it for a minute...and it’s 2-1 WhyCome? after 7 minutes!

Their second goal, the Fleetwood keeper bungling an appreciably wickedly curling corner.

 

[Leysboy]

2-1 after 6 minutes. Keeper nightmare

Unbelievable start that.

I have to say the penalty was incredibly soft.

 

[Essexyellows]

My dubious streaming site isn`t bothering with Wycombe v Fleetwood...

 

[Marked Ox]

Wycombe are dross. 30-1 4+ Fleetwood is INSANE

That hasn't aged so well at the moment!

 

[Marked Ox]

I think after that start a draw is a welcome result.

A few thoughts:

Woodburn isn't fit enough, can't blame him after his back to back injuries.

Cam Bran, hope it isn't a hamstring! Made some crucial touches.

Overall improvement needed, but not much time!

Hopefully it is only a tightening of the hamstring for Cam Bran and they took him off as a precaution.

 

[Leysboy]

I’m sure the time wasting will start shortly.

 

[Marked Ox]

Do Away goals count for anything? 0-0 at ours we go through? suspect not..... just like GD, away goals worth the same as any goals

No, they don't count.

 

[Marked Ox]

Need to watch Curtis, a diving cheat, but quick.

Moany a**e as well.

 

[OUFC94]

Where’s @Malc with the score updates on the other game?!!

 

[FalmouthOx]

1-2 after 15..... Fleetwood are 7/2..... Fill your boots

 

[Marked Ox]

Decent result but concerned if Bran and Taylor have knocks that keep then out Monday.

Taylor didn't look concerned as ice like that is probably standard practice. Marcus Browne was using ice as well after all. Cam Bran is the concern for me.