Many feared the worst, particularly having dismissed Danny Cowley earlier in the week, yet the Blues put up a fight to lose 1-0 against the Premier League side.
A number of strong, battling displays came throughout Pompey’s team, but some in particular stood out. Here are our player ratings...
![Didn’t have a shot to deal with in first half, although Son’s corners always tested and gave some nervy moments.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg1MWQ0MzEwLWVjMjMtNDYzNy1hOWMyLWMyODAzZDUxNzViMDpkOWY1NDRiYy1jN2MwLTRjZDYtYjc1NC1kYjcxMDE5NGU0ZmU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. Josh Griffiths - 7
Didn’t have a shot to deal with in first half, although Son’s corners always tested and gave some nervy moments. Photo: NationalWorld
![Rose to the challenge superbly, helping keep a strong backline.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM4ZjBkMTlmLWMxODgtNDZhYi1hNWU4LTg4YmI3ZjNlYzk3Yzo3MzliOTM0ZS04YmNmLTQ1NjItYTRlYS03OTA1ZjNlZDJjZTk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Michael Morrison - 7
Rose to the challenge superbly, helping keep a strong backline. Photo: NationalWorld
![The pick of the three centre-halves. Loves defending against sides coming at him and once again showed that talent. Blocked and headed everything.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjFiOWRiN2M4LTcxZmEtNDU0My04ZTY1LTQ3MWRhMGMwNWM3MjpmMGIyNTJhMy00NzEzLTQ3NjktOThkOC03MGU4YTllNzc5ZDU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Connor Ogilvie - 8
The pick of the three centre-halves. Loves defending against sides coming at him and once again showed that talent. Blocked and headed everything. Photo: National World
![Tottenham's Son Heung-min is challenged by Joe Morrell and Zak Swanson. Picture: AP Photo/Kin Cheung](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhhYzNjMjJiLTg2ZTctNDc4Yy1iOTA3LWYwZGFhZDM0MjNjYzo5OTk0M2ZlMy03MzFiLTQ3YzEtYWMzZi1hZWRjYTY3MWI1MmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Tottenham's Son Heung-min, right, is challenged by Portsmouth's Joe Morrell, center, during the English FA Cup soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Tottenham's Son Heung-min is challenged by Joe Morrell and Zak Swanson. Picture: AP Photo/Kin Cheung Photo: Kin Cheung