Portsmouth’s manager, John Mousinho, absolves his team of any responsibility for their missed opportunities in the match against Carlisle United. Despite a subpar performance, Mousinho finds comfort in their ability to secure a victory at Fratton Park.
During the game, Mousinho and Colby Bishop both missed several scoring opportunities, especially in the first half, where they failed to capitalize on 13 goal attempts. However, Mousinho asserts that he has no issue with his players’ inability to convert chances into goals.
He emphasizes that it’s unrealistic to expect them to score every time, but as long as they continue creating opportunities, he remains unfazed. He believes in the team’s ability to find the back of the net consistently.
Mousinho does express concern about their performance in the second half, where they struggled to create scoring opportunities and seemed disorganized in both their defensive and offensive units.
Despite the game’s lackluster quality, the decisive moment came in stoppage time when Conor Shaughnessy, once again, emerged as the late hero with a winning goal, reminiscent of his header against Wycombe earlier in the month.
Mousinho acknowledges the contrasting nature of the Wycombe game, which they controlled from start to finish, and the Carlisle United match, which they won without playing particularly well. He believes it’s essential to find a way to win, even when the team is not at its best.
In conclusion, Mousinho recognizes that not every game will be outstanding, but winning on days like these is a testament to their team’s resilience.
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