LONG SHOT PAYS OFF

BLACKPOOL upset the odds thanks to a winner from Chris Long on his debut – and the safe hands of keeper Christoffer Mafoumbi at Fratton Park.

Kenny Jackett, boss of League One pacesetters Pompey, said: “Their goalkeeper came for most crosses and defused our attacking situations.”

Seasiders gaffer Terry McPhillips (above) said: “I thought we deserved the win.

“There’s no secret, we know every game is hard, but we’ve certainly had no luck in previous weeks despite the performances being reasonable.”

Long, signed from Fleetwood, came off the bench to hook the ball past Craig MacGillivray.

And when Mafoumbi parried Matt Clarke’s late volley, the Blackpool win was secure.