RECAP as Portsmouth exit Carabao Cup after 3-2 defeat to Newport

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Pompey are in action once again as Danny Cowley’s men take on Newport in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

The Blues make their second trip to South Wales in 14 days after they comprehensively beat Cardiff 3-0 in the first round of the competition.

Indeed, the Fratton Park outfit will be looking to continue their impressive start to the campaign as they’re yet to taste defeat in both league and cup.

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The Pompey boss is expected to make plenty of changes to the side that beat Bristol Rovers on Saturday, with Joe Morrell, Clark Robertson and Denver Hume all in contention after their spells on the sidelines.

We’ll provide build-up, gossip, team news and video ahead of kick-off before live commentary when the action gets under way from 7.45pm at Rodney Parade.

LIVE: Newport v Pompey

Key Events

  • Pompey take on Newport in second round of Carabao Cup.
  • Danny Cowley makes eight changes.
  • Curtis double puts Blues ahead.

However, Sam Bowen’s ball in was cleared away by Curtis.

Ogilvie concedes a free-kick on the far side.

Curtis nets his second goal in the Carabao Cup this season. Curtis nets his second goal in the Carabao Cup this season.
Curtis nets his second goal in the Carabao Cup this season. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Newport win another corner as Ogilvie deflects Collins’ cross behind.

Hackett gifts possession away but Mnoga comes to the wingers rescue, but he is also quick to gift away the ball.

Wildig cuts inside and tries to unleash an attempt but fires his shot well wide of Griffiths’ goal.

Newport equalise through Evans.

Curtis puts Scarlett through but Day saves well in goal, the Sours loanee attempts to reset but Hackett miss times his shot.

Pompey have got up to the tempo of the game after that goal and are slowly asserting some dominance on the tie.

Pompey break and Curtis has the ball put throw by Lowery and teh Irishman calmly slots home the opener, albeit against the run of play.