Attempt blocked. Reeco Hackett-Fairchild (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. 20 minutes.
Attempt missed. Colby Bishop (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box. 26 minutes.
Attempt blocked. Harry Pell (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. 29 minutes.
Attempt missed. Marcus Harness (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Joe Morrell following a fast break. 31 minutes.
Attempt missed. Shaun Williams (Portsmouth) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick. 38 minutes.
Attempt missed. Sean McConville (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. 39 minutes.
Half time whistle goes, and it's 0-1 to Pompey. Pompey have played really well in the first half. Created plenty of chances, and we could have been two or three goals up, but for some excellent saves by Stanley's keeper Toby Savin. Got to keep this up in the second half !
Half Time Match Stats:- Home Team: Accrington ..........Away Team: Portsmouth Possession: Home 47% Away 53% Shots: Home 5 Away 10 Shots on Target: Home 0 Away 3 Corners: Home 2 Away 3 Fouls: Home 3 Away 8
Ronan Curtis finds Reeco Hackett with a lovely ball, and the latter pulls a save out of Toby Savin with a low drive. 46 minutes.
Attempt saved. Sean McConville (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Matt Butcher. 49 minutes.
In the interest of posting some GOOD news..... In the T20 World Cup, England have just bowled out (defending champions) West Indies for 55.
Attempt blocked. Ethan Hamilton (Accrington Stanley) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sean McConville. 56 minutes.
Attempt saved. Colby Bishop (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved. 59 minutes.