Here’s how Blues writer Jordan Cross saw the performances of Danny Cowley’s men at Brisbane Road.
![Added energy and urgency as Pompey looked for a winner, but ultimately couldn't get a clear sight of goal - although provided the ball for Dale's third.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI0NzljMzc3LTA4YzgtNDEwNi1iN2Q1LWM0MTVlM2Y0ZmVkMzoxNzNmMmI3My02OTBhLTQ3NzYtYTM5YS03ZDA5YjgxZDcwMmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
13. Dane Scarlett - 6
Added energy and urgency as Pompey looked for a winner, but ultimately couldn't get a clear sight of goal - although provided the ball for Dale's third. Photo: NationalWorld
![That's the kind of impact you want off the bench! Pompey's matchwinner won the penalty and then pulled off a Jorginho to slot the ball home past Belshaw from the spot!](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ3MjEyMjhjLWY3ZWItNGY2Ni1hOTYwLWQzZTU1ZTc3YzlhNjozNmY3NGJiMi1mZjk4LTQxMWQtOTA2Mi1hMjU2OWRjNzc2MTQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
14. Joe Pigott - 8
That's the kind of impact you want off the bench! Pompey's matchwinner won the penalty and then pulled off a Jorginho to slot the ball home past Belshaw from the spot! Photo: Nationalworld
![Played a key role in the winner with his stinging drive and celebrated like he knew the importance of it in front of the Fratton End!](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjkxY2QyNDY2LTk0NDItNGM4ZS04ZjU5LTZiMmUyYjA4MzhlOTphYmMxYzljMS0wZTdhLTRkMTEtYWNmNS04ZDkzZTQ4YzE2NzE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
15. Reeco Hackett - 7
Played a key role in the winner with his stinging drive and celebrated like he knew the importance of it in front of the Fratton End! Photo: NationalWord