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Crouch reopens Pompey account

Crouch reopens Pompey account

22/07/2008 11:06 AM

Peter Crouch netted his first goals following his return to Portsmouth in a 4-1 friendly victory over manager Harry Redknapp's former club Bournemouth.

The England forward, who rejoined Pompey from Liverpool in the off-season, scored twice in the second half and also linked up impressively with new strike partner Jermain Defoe.

Sulley Muntari grabbed the only goal of the first half in the 23rd minute before Crouch stole the show, tucking in his first following a free-kick before heading in Pompey's third.

Defoe got on the scoresheet with the visitors' fourth against the team he starred for in a loan spell in 2000-01, while Brett Pitman grabbed an 80th-minute consolation for the Cherries.

The only negative for Redknapp was a thigh injury sustained by another new signing, Glen Little.

Meanwhile, Bristol City boss Gary Johnson masterminded a 3-0 victory over former club Yeovil in a pre-season friendly.

Icelander Joey Gudjonsson netted to give City's Championship rivals Burnley a 1-0 victory over Scottish First Division outfit Partick Thistle at Firhill.

Former Luton striker Calvin Andrew netted twice on the day he signed for Crystal Palace in a 4-0 victory over Tavistock.

UniBond Premier League side Guiseley upset League Two Bradford City, securing a 2-1 victory at Nethermoor.

Completing the round-up, Rotherham was beaten 2-1 at Sheffield FC - the world's oldest football club.

 
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