Clarke on Target for Pompey - Ipswich Town News
Town centre-half Matt Clarke played the full 90 minutes and scored as Portsmouth beat Woking 2-0 at Kingfield in a friendly this evening. The 18-year-old headed home the second goal from a corner in the 32nd minute.
It was Clarke’s second game for his prospective loan club, having played the first 74 minutes of Pompey’s 2-1 victory over Coventry on Tuesday evening.
Earlier today, Portsmouth manager Paul Cook revealed that the clubs are in talks regarding Clarke joining his League Two side on loan.
Also on trial with Pompey and featuring in tonight’s match was former Blues keeper Brian Murphy, who was released by QPR at the end of last season.
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