On Saturday, Pompey made it three out of three with a comfortable win over Oxford at Fratton Park.
???? #Pompey recover from a first half penalty miss to secure a comfortable 4-1 victory over Oxford, courtesy of Jamal Lowe’s brace, a Greath Evans effort and an own-goal ⬇️https://t.co/4p9JKv8XoJ
— Portsmouth FC (@officialpompey) August 18, 2018
A midweek League Cup defeat last Tuesday was, of course, disappointing, kind of, but victory over the U’s certainly made up for the AFC Wimbledon setback, didn’t it?
I say it was a “comfortable win” over Oxford, however, in all fairness they had some chances with the post and Blues goalkeeper, Craig MacGillivray, saving us a few times.
Sadly he couldn’t manage a clean sheet, which took the gloss off, slightly, for him.
Great win at home! Gutted couldnt hold onto the clean sheet but 3 in 3???????????? Fans excellent again????????????????Onto Tuesday night????⚽️ @officialpompey #pup
— Craig MacGillivray (@macgillivray93) August 18, 2018
MacGillivray’s performance was appreciated by the Fratton faithful, confidence in his ability is growing by the game too.
Good performance again Craig bring on Bristol rovers!????⚪️
— Keiron (@Keironpfc15) August 18, 2018
It’s nice to finally have a goalkeeper since @jamosfoundation who’s not scared to come and catch a cross ⚽️???????? #pompey
— Lee Crowhurst ???????? (@LeeCrowhurst) August 18, 2018
Lads done well. And maintained composure against a team who seemed to want to piss about rather than play football. Top save too Craig. It looked like it might be in from the Fratton End. On to tuesday. #9points #2ndintheleague #pompey #league1 #safehands
— Michael Morton (@realmikemorton) August 18, 2018
Fantastic second half save tipping shot over the bar
— James Robert street (@JamesRobertst79) August 18, 2018
Mate you played great. Great distribution and comfterble collection crosses???????? well done
— Alex™ (@Wellse96) August 18, 2018
Cracking performance mate. And a vital save!
— Deklan Harris (@blukery) August 18, 2018
Jamal Lowe’s double, which clearly pleased him, helped Pompey on the way to the 3-1 win, maintaining our 100% League One record in the process – only goal difference is keeping us off top spot at this stage.
Massive 3 points! Great team performance #GoalsLikeJamz x2 ????????????????????????
— Jamal Bend Down Lowe (@JamzLowe) August 18, 2018
Understandably in many ways, going into the Oxford game confidence was high, especially given the poor start the U’s had made to the season. Nothing could be taken for granted though.
However, despite the tough looking opening to the season handed out, as much as footie isn’t played on paper, to have secured three wins out of three – no matter how they’ve been achieved – surely has to please most Blues fans!
This win did.
Superb #Pompey
— blueballoo2000 (@blueballoo2000) August 18, 2018
Brilliant win, 3 in a row #Pompey
— Nel Cartledge (@CartledgeNel) August 18, 2018
A fantastic win lads. Well done Pompey. You’ve done us fans truly proud.
— John Horne (@johnhorneartist) August 18, 2018
Fantastic game loved it ✅???? #PUP
— Gavin Clifton (@PFC_Forever) August 18, 2018
3 out of 3 2 goals conceded good start
— Pompey Hazza (@hazzaYT) August 18, 2018
What a thoroughly enjoyable game Pompey .
— Jamie Fox (@jamiefox83) August 18, 2018
Bring on Bristol Rovers.
PLAY UP POMPEY