Shrewsbury could well feel hard done-by to be held to a 1-1 draw, having deservedly taken the lead through Rob Street in the second half, before reduced to 10-men following Tom Flanagan’s dismissal.
Pompey may have avoided defeat, yet few can emerge from the encounter with any credit whatsoever, as the season limps towards its frustrating finish – and here are our player ratings...
5. Conor Shaughnessy - 7
Makes everything look so easy and very dominant, barely giving Shrewsbury a sniff of goal. Photo: Jason Brown
6. Jack Sparkes - 7
Not too many of those testing crosses on this occasion, but always a willing outlet, was involved in the second goal and defensively sound. Photo: Jason Brown
7. Marlon Pack - 9
Comfortably the outstanding player of the first half, while his long throw provided the assist for Kamara’s goal. Then popped up to convert Lane’s left-wing cross to make it 2-0. Photo: Jason Brown
8. Joe Morrell - 8
(Replaced by Christian Saydee on 77 mins) - Always looking to up the tempo and produced one great driving run late in the first half into the opposition box. So good at making Pompey tick, yet Mousinho opted to bring him off with 13 minutes to go while on a booking. Photo: Jason Brown