Sunday 17 April 2016

DOCKYARD DERBY DELIGHT FOR PILGRIMS

Devon derby despair became Dockyard derby delight for Plymouth Argyle as they producing a stunning late comeback to beat fellow promotion contenders Portsmouth.

A fortnight ago, two late goals from Ollie Watkins  - including one deep in injury time - had condemned the Pilgrims to defeat against local rivals Exeter City, but - on this occasion - two goals in the last ten minutes saw Argyle clinch victory.

Michael Smith's 37th minute effort looked to have been enough to help Pompey see off Argyle, but the Pilgrims struck back through Jamille Matt in the 84th minute.Two minutes later, substitute Gregg Wylde scored Argyle's second, which sent the 2,405 of the travelling 'Green Army' into raptures.

The result lifts the Pilgrims to within a point of Bristol Rovers, who occupy the third and final automatic promotion spot.

Next up for Argyle is a trip to Leyton Orient on Tuesday night before a home fixture with already relegated Dagenham & Redbridge, and with the Pilgrims now engaged in a three-way fight for third place with the Pirates and Accrington Stanley a return of three points from both matches is a must.