(1-1)| 46¹ | An inswinging corner was nodded into the arms of PATTERSON by WOODROW. |
| 6² | DOUGHTY was put clear by STRUIJK and he beat McCARTHY but rammed his shot over the bar. |
| 7² | WHITTAKER worked the ball to AARONSON, DOUGHTY controlled his pass and headed the ball within easy reach of McCARTHY. |
| 14² | SWIFT beat DOUGHTY and blasted the ball to CANTWELL who fumbled his effort wide. |
| 16² | GAYLE's shot beat the 'keeper but rebounded off the Forest Green woodwork. |
| 19² | WHITTAKER steamed through the Portsmouth defence but shot straight at McCARTHY. |
| 19² | A mix up in the Forest Green defence enabled CANTWELL to thump an effort over the bar. |
| 20² | CONWAY rattled a simple chance past the righthand post. |
| 22² | CANTWELL headed the ball wide from the edge of the box. |
| 30² | CONWAY drove a left foot shot just beyond the far post from long range. |
| 35² | A corner found WHITTAKER who nodded an effort wide. |
| 38² | The Forest Green 'keeper managed to claw away an amazing shot. |
| 43² | GOAL!! A neatly crafted set-piece enabled WOODROW to slip the ball into the net. (2-1 Portsmouth) |