Straight after kick off and Jacopo Sala is keen to make an early mark on the game
Jacopo Sala
Within minutes Chelsea looked dominant - this header was the first of several chances to rebound from the woodwork
But Captain Connor Clifford was not long to be denied, breaking from midfield to give Chelsea the lead after ten minutes
With Sala occupying the Pompey Left Back, Billy Clifford took several opportunites to get forward from his right back role
The hard working Billy Clifford once again
Gokhan Tore in action as a wet second half commences
Connor Clifford slides in as Chelsea continued to press
Gokhan Tore on one of several dangerous forays down the Chelsea left
Tore again as Chelsea win another throw
Further images from the game can be viewed here and Philip Rolfe's comprehensive report is here
Dan Davies