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...
9. Alex Robertson - 8
Buzzed around, always wanting the ball, always looking to create and cleverly finding pockets of space. Such a key figure for the Blues in any position. Photo: Jason Brown
10. Abu Kamara - 9 - MOM
(Replaced by Gavin Whyte on 88 mins) Showed his athleticism by holding off Shipley at the far post and, as he fell, finished well for the first goal. One great run at the start of the second half which had Shrewsbury in all sorts of panic. Then scored a late second from tight angle after Saydee pass. Just gets better and better. Photo: Jason Brown
11. Kusini Yengi - 7
(Replaced by Colby Bishop on 72 mins) Given the nod ahead of fit-again Bishop but found Pierre a different proposition to Bolton’s Santos. On this occasion he lost the physical battle, particularly in the first half, yet kept plugging away. Missed a great chance in the first half when blazed over from eight yards. Photo: Jason Brown
12. Paddy Lane - 8
(Replaced by Terry Devlin on 88 mins) Took advantage of acres of space down the left to intelligently assist for Pack’s goal to put the Blues 2-0 up. Always a threat and improving as season marches on. Photo: Jason Brown