Yet until the 51st minute, they struggled to break down Forest Green before Owen Dale’s far-post header from Joe Rafferty’s excellent cross.
The winger should have then had a hat-trick, while the Blues failed to add to their tally, yet now find themselves three points off the play-offs – and here’s our on-the-whistle player ratings...
13. Colby Bishop - 7
Not given a sniff of goal. If anything should have been awarded more free-kicks, but ploughed away as normal, leading the line superbly. Photo: NationalWorld
14. Portsmouth defender Joe Rafferty is tackled by Forest Green Rovers forward Jordan Garrick during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Portsmouth and Forest Green Rovers at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England on 1 April 2023.
Forest Green's Jordon Garrick dispossesses Joe Rafferty in the first half at Fratton Park. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown
15. Marlon Pack - 7
(Replaced Ryan Tunnicliffe on 71 minutes) Great to see him back after injury and slotted straight into midfield with a comfortable - and solid showing on comeback. Photo: National World
16. Dane Scarlett
(Replaced Michael Jacobs on 81 minutes) Photo: National World