Wednesday 3 December 2008

Pompey can still progress in the UEFA Cup.

There seems to be a lot of worries following Pompey's qualification chances, but picking up all six points in the last two UEFA cup games will guarantee the Blues qualification into the next knockout round.

Although Portsmouth managed to pick up a point against AC Milan during the 2-2 draw last Thursday, it's not over yet.

The situation for Pompey's UEFA cup progress would've been a lot better if Adams' side had managed to hold on to the 2-0 lead that Pompey took after goals from Kaboul and Kanu.

Pompey face Wolfsburg on Thursday in their next European game, and with a game in hand over Braga and AC Milan, a win against both Wolfsburg and Heerenveen will allow the Blues to progress.

Wolfsburg have won both their games in the group so far after beating Braga 3-2 last week and hammering Heerenveen 5-1, so they are likely to put up a fight against Pompey.

The result of Heerenveen v Braga will also come into play on how Pompey will do, but Adams is hoping to welcome the return of Jermain Defoe and Niko Kranjcar to the side on Thurdsday to put the finishing touch together after Pompey let early leads slip against AC Milan and Hull City.

The game kicks off at 19.45 at the Volkswagen Arena on Thursday.

The game will be available to listen live on the official Pompey website.

1 comment:

Jack said...

I'm sure they will mate. We'll meet you in the final.