Crawley Town head coach Gabriele Cioffi happy with squad after Portsmouth display
![Football:
Crawley Town v Yeovil Town.
Pictured is Crawley Town's Manager, Gabriele Cioffi.
Crawley, Sussex.
Picture: Liz Pearce 29/09/2018
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![Football:
Crawley Town v Yeovil Town.
Pictured is Crawley Town's Manager, Gabriele Cioffi.
Crawley, Sussex.
Picture: Liz Pearce 29/09/2018
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The Reds boss made ten changes to the side for Tuesday night’s Checkatrade Trophy tie against Portsmouth.
The League One leaders won the game 1-0 through a 37th minute goal by Dion Donohue.
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Hide AdPompey made nine changes to their side as well but were still opposition.
Cioffi said: “I was really happy about our performance, I saw a really good game.
“We played really good football but conceded a silly goal, we can avoid a goal like that.
“I think we had a couple of chances to draw.”
Cioffi wanted to see a response by players who were given starts who have either been used as substitutes for League Two matches or not selected for the match-day squad.
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Hide AdHe said: “I’m really happy with the reaction of those who at the moment are usually on the bench or in the stand.
“So I can say to the lads well done!
“Everyone has to be ready to be picked and I had the answer I wanted. This is the way to create a winning season.”