Pompey's dream strikeforce laid down a warning to the Premier League tonight.
Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe helped demolish Bournemouth as the Blues cruised to a 4-1 win at Dean Court.
The £18.5m duo stole the show after Sulley Muntari had put his team in front in an evenly contested first-half.
There was only one side in i
t after the break though, as Pompey turned on the style for the first time this pre-season.
Crouch opened his Blues account for the second time two minutes after the break.
He could scarcely have had an easier opportunity as Sully Muntari's free-kick was deflected into his path, allowing him to roll the ball home from a few yards.
The 6ft 7in striker had his second seven minutes later, as he rose at the far post to head home Pedro Mendes' corner.
It was the fourth goal which would have excited a healthy Pompey following, though.
Defoe started the move and a lovely interchange with Crouch saw the pair slice through the home defence, before he clinically fired home.
Brett Pitman gave the Cherries something to cheer about with a consolation 11 minutes from time.
The only negative to come out of the night was the sight of new signing Glen Little limping off just before half-time.
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