WEB Portsmouth Return to Championship After 12 Seasons
Portsmouth Secure Dramatic Victory over Barnsley
Bobby Thomas Earns Barnsley a Late Point
WEB Portsmouth have finally made their long-awaited return to the Championship after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Barnsley on Tuesday night. The victory, which ended Portsmouth's 12-year absence from the second tier, was secured thanks to a late leveller from Bobby Thomas.
Portsmouth started the match brightly and took the lead after just 15 minutes through a stunning strike from George Hirst. However, Barnsley hit back quickly, equalizing through Josh Benson just seven minutes later. The visitors then took the lead for the first time in the 55th minute when James Norwood found the back of the net.
Portsmouth refused to give up and continued to press for an equalizer. Their persistence paid off in the 85th minute when Joe Pigott levelled the scores once again. With just minutes remaining, Bobby Thomas popped up with a dramatic winner to seal Portsmouth's return to the Championship.
The victory was a huge moment for Portsmouth, who have been working tirelessly to regain their status as a Championship club. Manager Danny Cowley was delighted with his team's performance and praised their determination to never give up.
"I'm so proud of the players and staff," Cowley said. "They have worked so hard all season and they deserve this moment. We never gave up, even when we were behind, and that shows the character of this team."
Portsmouth will now be looking to build on their success and establish themselves in the Championship. They will face a tough challenge, but they will be confident of making a positive impact on the division.
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