“Ibane Bowat scores the decisive goal from six yards after Adrian Segecic's corner delivery”
Pivotal“Double booking as Jordan Ayew and Patson Daka both receive yellow cards in heated exchange”
“Late drama as Jacob Brown is booked for arguing, capping off a fractious finish”
Portsmouth
Leicester City
Outstanding performance
Portsmouth•DefenderPortsmouth secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Leicester City in a match that came alive in the second half. Despite being marginally outpossessed (47% to 53%) and facing more shots (11 to 14), Pompey's clinical edge made the difference when Ibane Bowat converted from close range following a corner sequence on 63 minutes. The match became increasingly fractious as Leicester pressed for an equalizer, with tempers boiling over in the final stages as multiple players were booked for arguments. Both sides squandered three big chances each, but Portsmouth's defensive resolve and opportunistic finishing proved decisive in what could be a vital three points in their Championship campaign.
How entertaining was this match?
New attacking attempt. Patson Daka of Leicester City shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but Nicolas Schmid, the goalkeeper for Portsmouth, saves it in the center of the goal.
Substitution for Portsmouth: Ebou Adams replaces Conor Chaplin.
Substitution for Portsmouth: Jacob Brown replaces Adrian Segecic.
Substitution for Leicester City: Jordan Ayew replaces Bobby De Cordova-Reid.
Patson DakaYellow CardPatson Daka of Leicester City receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Patson Daka of Leicester City.
Nicolas Schmid from Portsmouth won a free kick in defense.
Leicester City wins a corner after Regan Poole concedes.
Jannik Vestergaard's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Jordan James, who provided the cross.
Divine Mukasa's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Abdul Fatawu.
New attacking attempt. Patson Daka from Leicester City heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved.
Colby Bishop from Portsmouth had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box but it went close and missed. The assist came from Adrian Segecic with a cross.
Foul committed by Jannik Vestergaard of Leicester City.
Adrian Segecic from Portsmouth won a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution for Leicester City: Divine Mukasa replaces Stephy Mavididi.
Hamza ChoudhuryYellow CardHamza Choudhury from Leicester City receives a yellow card.
Substitution for Leicester City: Jordan James replaces Hamza Choudhury.
Foul committed by Andre Dozzell against Portsmouth.
Hamza Choudhury from Leicester City won a free kick in defense.
Colby Bishop from Portsmouth committed a foul.
Jamaal Lascelles from Leicester City won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Abdul Fatawu - Leicester City.
Marlon Pack from Portsmouth won a free kick in defense.
Harry Winks from Leicester City won a free kick in defense.
Foul by Conor Chaplin - Portsmouth.
assist: Adrian Segecic
Goal! Portsmouth leads 1-0 against Leicester City. Ibane Bowat scores with a left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box into the left corner, assisted by Adrian Segecic's cross after a corner.
Portsmouth win a corner after Harry Winks concedes.
Andre Dozzell's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Conor Chaplin provided the assist.
Adrian Segecic from Portsmouth missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box and missing to the left. Colby Bishop provided the assist with a through ball.
Hamza Choudhury from Leicester City committed a foul.
Nicolas Schmid of Portsmouth won a free kick in defense.
Stephy Mavididi from Leicester City had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, but the shot went to the left. The assist came from Patson Daka after a corner.
Leicester City wins a corner after Conor Shaughnessy concedes.
Missed chance. Hamza Choudhury from Leicester City shot with his right foot from inside the six-yard box, aiming for the left side, but missed to the left.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Asmir Begovic from Leicester City.
Luke Thomas from Leicester City won a free kick in defense.
Offside called against Portsmouth. Conor Chaplin is offside.
Adrian Segecic's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Portsmouth wins a corner after Asmir Begovic concedes.
New attacking attempt. Conor Chaplin of Portsmouth shoots with his left foot from the left side of the box, but Asmir Begovic of Leicester City saves it in the left corner.
The second half starts with the match score at 0-0 between Portsmouth and Leicester City.
The first half ends with Portsmouth and Leicester City tied at 0-0.
New attacking attempt. Bobby De Cordova-Reid from Leicester City takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is saved.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Leicester City wins a corner after Ibane Bowat concedes.
Regan Poole from Portsmouth had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box but missing to the left. Conor Chaplin provided the assist.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City.
Bobby De Cordova-Reid from Leicester City misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, but the ball goes high after a corner.
Leicester City win a corner after Regan Poole concedes.
Bobby De Cordova-Reid from Leicester City won a free kick on the left wing.
Conor Chaplin from Portsmouth committed a foul.
Leicester City win a corner after Andre Dozzell concedes.
Abdul Fatawu's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Portsmouth win a corner after Jamaal Lascelles concedes.
Adrian Segecic's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Colby Bishop provided the assist with a header.
Leicester City wins a corner after Andre Dozzell concedes.
Foul committed by Luke Thomas of Leicester City.
Colby Bishop of Portsmouth won a free kick on the left wing.
Colby Bishop of Portsmouth won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Jamaal Lascelles against Leicester City.
Conor Chaplin from Portsmouth missed a chance with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Conor Shaughnessy from Portsmouth won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Patson Daka of Leicester City.
Substitution for Portsmouth: Ibane Bowat replaces Terry Devlin due to injury.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Terry Devlin from Portsmouth.
Foul committed by Luke Thomas of Leicester City.
Adrian Segecic from Portsmouth won a free kick in defense.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Hamza Choudhury from Leicester City.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Conor Shaughnessy from Portsmouth.
Foul committed by Jamaal Lascelles against Leicester City.
Colby Bishop of Portsmouth won a free kick in defense.
Regan Poole of Portsmouth won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Stephy Mavididi of Leicester City.
Colby Bishop from Portsmouth committed a foul.
Luke Thomas of Leicester City won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Portsmouth: Adrian Segecic replaces Keshi Anderson due to injury.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Keshi Anderson from Portsmouth.
Offside called against Portsmouth. Millenic Alli is offside.
Corner awarded to Portsmouth after Patson Daka concedes.
Portsmouth win a corner after Luke Thomas concedes.
Millenic Alli's shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Colby Bishop's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Terry Devlin provided the assist.
