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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SAMMIE SZMODICS: Nothing wrong with his workrate or attitude, but found it hard to get in the game. Still badly needs a goal. 6
10.
SIRIKI DEMBELE: Much better from the wayward one. Put the effort in and looked a threat. Denied a first-half goal by a fine save. Scored and immediately substituted early in the second half. 7
11.
JONSON CLARKE-HARRIS: Led the attacking line strongly. Scored with a cracking free kick strike. Subbed early in the second half. 7
12.
IDRIS KANU (for Ward, 46 mins): Made good ground down the right flank, but didn't always use the ball well 6.