Bolton striker Dion Charles was left crimson confronted after lacking an opportunity from only a few yards out towards Portsmouth.
With practically half of the League One season already achieved, Portsmouth and Bolton sat first and second heading into the sport at Fratton Park. And it was Pompey who emerged from the conflict with all three factors, with objectives from Conor Shaughnessy and Kusini Yengi sealing a 2-0 win for John Mousinho’s aspect.
However, the competition may have turned out very totally different had Charles discovered the again of the online on 28 minutes. A ball into the field noticed Bolton striker Jón Daði Böðvarsson’s headed effort saved by Portsmouth’s Will Norris, who may solely palm the ball into the trail of Charles.
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With the purpose at his mercy, Charles appeared as if he was about to wheel away in celebration by opening the scoring at Fratton Park. But, as a substitute of firing dwelling his first time effort, he was immediately met with jeers from Portsmouth followers, who witnessed the Bolton ahead aspect foot extensive.
So obvious was the miss from the 28-year-old, who has scored 11 objectives in 18 appearances this season for Bolton, the striker instantly put his fingers on his head, shocked to have seen he had fired extensive.
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And soccer followers on social media had been fast to name Charles miss one of many worst they’d ever seen. One fan wrote: “Absolute sitter.” A second added: “What a missed. How on earth did he miss that.”
A 3rd mentioned: “It just gets worse the more you watch it doesn’t it.” A fourth wrote: “Hopefully this won’t be a WHAT IF? moment.”
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And a fifth mentioned: “Gunna keep me firmly awake tonight this.” Thankfully, Bolton nonetheless have a recreation in hand on Portsmouth, who opened up a six level hole on their League One title rivals with their 2-0 win.