The south coast derby and the day Portsmouth favourite Ricardo Rocha 'lost control' against Southampton

The Pompey hero has told of how he ‘lost control’ in the midst of the late drama as his side picked up a 2-2 draw at Southampton in 2012.

The match will be remembered for the stoppage-time goal which denied the Blues’ rivals victory as they struggled in the midst of a financial crisis.

But there was also the notorious moment Rocha kicked a ball at Southampton fans before becoming embroiled in a confrontation with Adam Lallana.

Rocha told his version of events and maintains he was trying to kick the ball at the advertising hoarding, in an incident which still gets a lot of airplay among Pompey fans to this day.

‘I know it’s a moment which is talked about still,’ said Rocha of what unfolded.

‘Yes, I tried to hit the advertising board but missed it and hit the fan.

‘I tried to apologise to the fans but they wanted to come onto the pitch. Woahhh, I thought I could be in trouble here!

‘Then Lallana came and started shouting at me. That was the moment I lost control.

‘I did what I did and I can say I was lucky not to get a red card. Really lucky. I’d lost control.

‘We spoke after, though, and I apologised. That was the end.

‘It was all the things which involved the derby. All the pressure and adrenalin.

‘Sometimes you can’t control the emotions.

‘But I know it’s something the Pompey fans will remember forever!