BISHOP 16-UP AS POMPEY CHIME
The Football League Paper|February 18, 2024
PORTSMOUTH boss John Mousinho had mixed emotions after his side’s convincing win at Fratton Park.
BISHOP 16-UP AS POMPEY CHIME

Colby Bishop scored his 16th goal of the season to help them maintain their six-point lead at the top of League One.

Mousinho said: “I am very pleased with the win, but obviously disappointed to concede as well.

“I thought Reading were excellent in the early stages and were causing us problems, and we were fortunate not to have conceded during that spell. They showed a lot of energy and purpose.

“We changed a couple of things after the first half hour, which seemed to make them more open and direct. That helped us obviously as we have hit the back of the net four times.

“But we weren’t organised behind the ball and lost too many challenges. However, I thought we were excellent in the second half.”

The Royals dominated the first 25 minutes and had several chances, with efforts from Andy Yiadom and Lewis Wing.

But it was Paul Mukairu who had the simplest chance, putting the ball over the bar from inside the six-yard box.

This story is from the February 18, 2024 edition of The Football League Paper.

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