'We didn't create big chances' - Pedersen

Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen believed his side played well in defeat to Portsmouth, but admits they need to create more chances.

Adrian Segecic's second half goal condemned the bottom club to another defeat, with Pompey, 21st in the Championship, 35 points ahead.

The Owls were facing the only team they have beaten this season, but only mustered one shot on target.

"Generally, it was very equal. First half, we brought a lot of intensity from the beginning," Pedersen told BBC Radio Sheffield.

"Our pressing was really good and we brought a lot of interceptions high up the pitch. We played more transitions than normal, and we had more possibilities but we didn't create that big chance.

"We were good on the ball, maybe too brave sometimes but the boys are brave and this is what we want. We had more situations where we sped up the game and more situations around the box."

Pedersen has challenged the team to become more threatening in attack, but is encouraged by their play in possession.

"The challenge is to make possibilities into chances and chances into big chances. We need to improve that last part.

"We didn't have the power to come back in the game after the goal. I can see development with the ball, but to be effective on the ball, we have to develop how we break the lines."