Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Grabs Vital Late Win Over Portsmouth in Relegation Battle

Obafemi’s Late Goal Eases Pressure on Rooney as Plymouth Climbs from Drop Zone

Plymouth Argyle secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Portsmouth in the Championship, relieving pressure on manager Wayne Rooney. Substitute Michael Obafemi scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute, latching onto a long goal kick, muscling past his defender, and firing a low shot past Portsmouth’s goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid.

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Portsmouth nearly took an early lead when Regan Poole scored in the first minute, but his goal was ruled out for offside. Plymouth’s defense held firm throughout, eventually recording their first clean sheet of the 2024-25 season. Obafemi’s late winner marked Plymouth’s first win in five Championship games and lifted them out of the relegation zone.

This victory offers a morale boost for Plymouth as they prepare for their next match, looking to build on this momentum under Rooney’s leadership.