John Mousinho Praises Team as Portsmouth Overcomes Cambridge in League One Clash

Portsmouth's League One campaign took a positive turn as they secured a 3-1 victory over Cambridge, with John Mousinho, the team's manager, praising the performance of his players, especially goalscorers Myles Peart-Harris and Abu Kamara. The match saw Portsmouth overcoming an early setback to maintain their lead in the league standings.

The game began with Cambridge taking the lead through Danny Andrew's goal, which initially put Portsmouth on the back foot. However, the team's resilience shone through as Kusini Yengi equalized with a penalty, followed by second-half goals from Peart-Harris and Kamara that sealed the win for Portsmouth.

Mousinho expressed his satisfaction with the team's comeback, highlighting the significant improvement in their play post the first goal. "We seemed to lose our shape for the first half-hour... It seemed to kick us into life and up until half-time we were much better," Mousinho commented. He also acknowledged the impact of Yengi's performance and lamented the injury to midfielder Tom Lowery, which he described as a significant loss for the team.

Despite dominating early on, Portsmouth found themselves trailing after Andrew capitalized on a corner for Cambridge. Yet, Portsmouth's response was swift, with Yengi earning and converting a penalty to level the scores before halftime. The second half saw Portsmouth take control, with Peart-Harris and Kamara finding the net to ensure victory.

Cambridge manager Neil Harris reflected on his team's performance positively despite the loss. He praised their execution up until Portsmouth's second goal and emphasized the need for clinical finishing. Looking ahead, Harris stressed the importance of avoiding a third consecutive defeat in their upcoming match against Carlisle.

The match not only highlighted Portsmouth's ability to recover from early setbacks but also showcased the depth of their squad, with contributions from both seasoned players and new signings. As they continue to lead in League One, Portsmouth demonstrates a blend of resilience and tactical acumen under Mousinho's stewardship.