Match Details:
Date: March 12, 1988
Competition: FA Cup Round 6
Venue: (Not specified)
Final Score: Luton Town 3 - 1 Portsmouth
Portsmouth Team Lineup and Statistics:
Manager: Alan Ball
Attendance: 12,857
Players:
Alan Knight - Goalkeeper
Billy Gilbert - Defender
Paul Hardyman - Defender
Kevin Dillon - Defender/Midfielder
Noel Blake - Defender
Kevin Ball - Midfielder
Barry Horne - Midfielder
Mike Fillery - Midfielder
Micky Quinn - Forward
Red Card: Mick Quinn was sent off during the match.
Terry Connor - Forward
Vince Hilaire - Midfielder/Forward
Substitutes:
Paul Mariner (s) - Forward, came on as a substitute.
Scorers:
Portsmouth: Micky Quinn scored a goal for Portsmouth.
Match Summary:
Red Card Incident: Mick Quinn received a red card during the match, reducing Portsmouth to 10 men.
Scorers: Micky Quinn scored the lone goal for Portsmouth.
Insights:
Impact of Red Card: Mick Quinn's sending off would have had a significant impact on Portsmouth's performance, affecting their ability to compete effectively with Luton Town.
Managerial Response: Alan Ball would have had to adjust tactics and strategy after the sending off to mitigate the disadvantage.
Historical Context:
FA Cup Campaign: Despite the loss, Portsmouth's journey to the FA Cup Round 6 in the 1987-1988 season showcased their competitiveness under Alan Ball's management.
This match is notable for Mick Quinn's red card and the challenges it posed to Portsmouth's efforts in the FA Cup Round 6 against Luton Town.
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