CHAMPAGNE ON ICE AFTER THE TROTTERS DENY POMPEY
The Football League Paper|April 14, 2024
JOHN Mousinho described Portsmouth's draw at Bolton as "a fantastic result" despite the leaders' bid for promotion and the title being put on hold.
Trevor Baxter
CHAMPAGNE ON ICE AFTER THE TROTTERS DENY POMPEY

Abu Kamara’s seventh minute goal put the visitors in front, but Aaron Collins’ fifth goal in three games after 36 minutes ensured Pompey need a point against Barnsley at Fratton Park on Tuesday to reach the Championship.

“It keeps Bolton at arm’s length which was an important thing for us to do,” said manager Mousinho.

“We came here for the win and during the game we made substitutions to try and win it.

“I think though on balance Bolton probably deserved to win it.

“I was displeased how we reacted to going a goal up. I thought we were poor.

“We made some poor decisions, slashed at a few clearances and didn’t do enough to track runners.

“It took Bolton equalising for us to click back into gear and decide we wanted to play and be more recognisable.

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