Pompey put out a heavily weakened team, but you can only beat what’s put in front of you and Posh did that impressively to reach the quarter-finals.
Former Pompey player Nathan Thompson was the PT’s man-of-the-match.
Ratings: 10-Perfect, 9-Outstanding, 8-Very Good, 7-Good, 6-Okay, 5-Poor, 4-Very poor.
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JOE WARD: First game for six weeks, but looked strong and quick. Had a hand in the first and third goals, the latter with a well placed free kick. Taken off at half-time as planned 7
6.
DAN BUTLER: A solid effort as a left wing-back. A strong run and accurate cross to create the fourth Posh goal 6.5
7.
ETHAN HAMILTON: His strength and athleticism could come in useful on these difficult surfaces. Ran strongly throughout and used the ball efficiently. Cleverly directed a free kick under the wall to claim his first goal for the club 7.
8.
JACK TAYLOR: A fine finish gave Posh the lead and he was precise and powerful for 90 minutes 7.